Essex County Courthouse

There are multiple courthouses located in Essex County. The family division is located in the Robert N. Wilentz Complex.

Address and Phone Number for Essex County Courthouse:

Robert N. Wilentz Complex
212 Washington Street
Newark, New Jersey 07102
973-693-5700

Driving Directions to Essex County Courthouse:

Parking at Essex County Courthouse:

The courthouse does not have its own parking lot. There are paid public parking lots close to the courthouse on Washington Street and on nearby side streets.

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 David B. Katz, Presiding Judge
Judge Arthur J. Batista
Judge Amy K. Manigan
Judge Jodi L. Rosenberg
Judge Avion M. Benjamin
Judge Linda Lordi Cavanaugh
Judge Joanne Cocchiola
Judge Philip J. Degnan
Judge Wayne Forrest
Judge Garry J. Furnari
Judge Lori Grifa
Judge Nora J. Grimbergen
Judge Craig R. Harris
Judge MeLinda Hawkins-Taylor
Judge Aldo J. Russo
Judge Joshua D. Sanders
Judge L. Grace Spencer
Judge Richard T. Sules
Judge Heather V. Taylor
Judge Marcella Matos Wilson
Judge John Zunic

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: