James R. Zazzali

Chief Justice of the New Jersey Supreme Court

James Ronald Zazzali (born June 17, 1937) is an American politician and lawyer. He was the Chief Justice of the New Jersey Supreme Court from October 26, 2006,[1] until his retirement on June 17, 2007. He was an associate justice of the Supreme Court from June 14, 2000.

James Zazzali
Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of New Jersey
In office
October 26, 2006 – June 17, 2007
Appointed byChristine Todd Whitman
Preceded byDaniel Joseph O'Hern
Succeeded byStuart Rabner
Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of New Jersey
In office
May 25, 2000 – October 26, 2006
Attorney General of New Jersey
In office
March 26, 1981 – January 19, 1982
GovernorBrendan Byrne
Preceded byJohn J. Degnan
Succeeded byIrwin I. Kimmelman
Personal details
Born (1937-06-17) June 17, 1937 (age 87)
Newark, New Jersey, U.S.
Spouse(s)Eileen Fitzsimmons
EducationGeorgetown University

References

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  1. New Chief Justice Assumes Leadership of Court Today Archived 2007-08-24 at the Wayback Machine, press release dated October 26, 2006