Judge Profile

Michael J. Nelson

Judicial Experience:

  • Superior Court, Reappointed (October 31, 2002)
  • Superior Court, Appointed (December 19, 1995)
  • Judge, Superior Court, Civil Division, Essex County, Assigned (September 01, 2009)
  • Judge, Superior Court, Criminal Division, Essex County, Assigned (July 01, 1999)
  • Judge, Superior Court, Family Division, Essex County, Assigned (December 19, 1995)

Other Professional Experience:

  • Surrogate, Deputy Essex County, 1990 to 1993
  • In-House Counsel, IBM Corp., 1987 to 1990
  • Administrator, Newark Municipal Court, 1985 to 1987
  • Attorney, Newark Corporation Counsel, 1982 to 1985
  • Assistant Attorney, Bronx County District, 1981 to 1982

Education:

  • Seton Hall University School of Law, 1981
  • Fordham University, 1978
Profile provided by the New Jersey State Office of Court Administration.