Essex County Courthouse

There are multiple courthouses located in Essex County. The family division is now located in the new Wynona Lipman Family Courthouse.

Address and Phone Number for Essex County Courthouse:

Wynona Lipman Family Courthouse
350 University Avenue
Newark, New Jersey 07102
973-693-5700

Driving Directions

Parking at Essex County Courthouse:

Update pending

Family Court Judges:

The following judges are currently assigned to the family court in Essex County. However, it is common for judges’ assignments and locations to change. Please speak with your attorney to find out which judge is currently assigned to your case.

  • Judge Harold W. Fullilove, Presiding Judge
  • Judge Juliana E. Blackburn
  • Judge Bruce D. Buechler
  • Judge Joanne Cocchiola
  • Judge David M. Dugan
  • Judge Ana P. Esteves
  • Judge Angela G. Foster
  • Judge Karina D. Fuentes
  • Judge Roselyn D. Holmes Grant
  • Judge Nora D. Grimbergen
  • Judge Leonardo A. Hernandez
  • Judge Francis P. Kapusinski
  • Judge Amy K. Madigan
  • Judge Kevin R. Reich
  • Judge Jodi L. Rosenberg
  • Judge Damian Santomauro
  • Judge Heather V. Taylor
  • Judge Marcella Matos Wilson

Link to Essex County Courthouse Page on New Jersey Judiciary Website:

https://www.njcourts.gov/courts/vicinages/essex.html

Towns/Cities/Municipalities included in Essex County:

Ampere Fairfield Nutley
Beaufort Glen Ridge Oak Island Junction
Belleville Irvington Orange
Bloomfield Livingston Roseland
Brookdale Maplewood Roseville
Caldwell Millburn Short Hills
Cedar Grove Montclair South Orange
East Orange Newark Upper Montclair
Essex Fells North Caldwell Verona
West Caldwell West Orange