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Newark Courthouses<\/h1>\n
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Newark is the financial, commercial, and transportation nucleus of the Garden State. The city is notable for many things—racial diversity, miserably humid summers, bitterly cold winters, Port Newark (the largest shipping terminal on the East Coast),  and Newark Liberty International Airport (one of the busiest municipal airports in the country.  In our busy city, the courts are equally as active.<\/p>\n

If you have a court case and live in the Eastern Essex County area, you know there are a myriad of courthouses servicing the Gateway Region<\/a> metropolitan area.  If you have a civil, criminal,  probate or family law matter, it\u2019s likely in the New Jersey Superior Court.<\/p>\n

Here\u2019s we\u2019ve highlighted five key court systems you\u2019ll most likely encounter: the New Jersey Superior Court<\/a> including the Appellate<\/a>, Civil<\/a>, Criminal<\/a>, Municipal<\/a>, Family<\/a>, General Equity<\/a>, and Probation<\/a> Divisions, the Tax Court of New Jersey<\/a>, the U.S. Bankruptcy Court, District of New Jersey<\/a>, the U.S. District Court for the District of New Jersey<\/a>, and the Newark Immigration Court operated by the Department of Justice.<\/a><\/p>\n

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New Jersey Superior Court<\/h2>\n \n \n \n \n
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    \n \n New Jersey Superior Court (Appellate Division)\n <\/a>\n <\/h3>\n \n \n

    Leroy F. Smith, Jr. Public Safety Building, 60 Nelson Place<\/p>\n \n

    \n Newark,<\/span>\n New Jersey<\/span>\n 07102<\/span>\n <\/p>\n <\/div>\n

    \n Tel: (609) 292-4822\n \n \n <\/p>\n

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    Parking: There is a three-story public parking garage that can be accessed from South Orange Avenue and Howard Street. However, you are strongly advised to take public transportation. Contact NJ TRANSIT<\/b><\/a> at (973) 275-5555.<\/p>\n

    Note: The Appellate Division hears appeals from the Law and Chancery Divisions and final decisions of State administrative agencies. If you are requesting an appeal, call the courthouse directly or seek legal assistance. All appeals must be filed directly with the Appellate Court in Trenton, NJ, either by delivery or mail. The address is:<\/p>\n

    Richard J. Hughes Justice Complex
    \n5th Floor North
    \n25 W. Market Street
    \nP.O. Box 006
    \nTrenton, NJ 08625
    \n(609) 292-4822<\/p>\n

    Part A<\/b>: Hon. Douglas M. Fasciale, (973)792-5847
    \nPart B<\/b>: Hon. Marie P. Simonelli, (973) 792-5844
    \nPart C<\/b>: Hon. Joseph L. Yannotti, (973)792-5856
    \nHon. Jonathan N. Harris, (973) 792-5853
    \nHon. Margaret M. Hayden, (973)792-5875
    \nPart E:<\/b> Hon. John C. Kennedy, (973) 792-5850
    \nPart F<\/b>: Hon. Jerome M. St. John, (973) 792-5868
    \nPart G<\/b>: Hon. Ariel A. Rodriguez, (973) 792-5862<\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n \n \n \n \n \n <\/span>\n <\/span>\n <\/li>\n

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    \n \n New Jersey Superior Court (Civil Division)\n <\/a>\n <\/h3>\n \n \n

    Civil Customer Service Office, Hall of Records, Room 201, 465 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.<\/p>\n \n

    \n Newark,<\/span>\n NJ<\/span>\n 07102<\/span>\n <\/p>\n <\/div>\n

    \n Tel: (973) 693-5529\n \n \n <\/p>\n

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    Parking: There is a three-story public parking garage that can be accessed from South Orange Avenue and Howard Street. However, you are strongly advised to take public transportation. Contact NJ TRANSIT<\/b><\/a> at (973) 275-5555.<\/p>\n

    Civil Part:<\/b><\/a> This court handles civil cases involving parties seeking money damages. Examples of cases that are filed here include auto negligence cases, medical malpractice cases, discrimination cases, products liability cases, as well as a variety of other suits in which money damages are sought. <\/p>\n

    Special Civil Part<\/b><\/a>: <\/b>This court handles landlord tenant matters<\/a>, civil claims for money damages between $3,001- $15,000<\/a> including contract cases, motor vehicle accident cases, damage or loss of property cases, non-payment for work performed, and small claims (up to $3,000).<\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n \n \n \n \n \n <\/span>\n <\/span>\n <\/li>\n

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    \n \n New Jersey Superior Court, Veterans Courthouse (Criminal Division)\n <\/a>\n <\/h3>\n \n \n

    50 West Market Street<\/p>\n \n

    \n Newark,<\/span>\n NJ<\/span>\n 07102<\/span>\n <\/p>\n <\/div>\n

    \n Tel: (973) 693-5931\/5932\n \n \n <\/p>\n

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    Parking: There is a three-story public parking garage that can be accessed from South Orange Avenue and Howard Street. However, you are strongly advised to take public transportation. Contact NJ TRANSIT<\/b><\/a> at (973) 275-5555.<\/p>\n

    Note: This courthouse handles most criminal matters.<\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n \n \n \n \n \n <\/span>\n <\/span>\n <\/li>\n

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    \n \n Robert N. Wilentz Justice Complex (General Equity and Probate Division)\n <\/a>\n <\/h3>\n \n \n

    212 Washington Street<\/p>\n \n

    \n Newark,<\/span>\n NJ<\/span>\n 07102<\/span>\n <\/p>\n <\/div>\n

    \n Tel: (973) 648-2119 \n \n \n <\/p>\n

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    Parking: There is a three-story public parking garage that can be accessed from South Orange Avenue and Howard Street. However, you are strongly advised to take public transportation. Contact NJ TRANSIT<\/b><\/a> at (973) 275-5555.<\/p>\n

    Note: The Chancery Division-General Equity courts hear cases that seek \u201cequitable relief,\u201d rather than money compensation. The Probate courts hear cases involving issues such as the following: wills, distribution of estates, guardianship proceedings, and more.<\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n \n \n \n \n \n <\/span>\n <\/span>\n <\/li>\n

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    \n \n Newark Municipal Court (Municipal Division)\n <\/a>\n <\/h3>\n \n \n

    Brennan Marshall Justice Complex, 31 Green Street<\/p>\n \n

    \n Newark,<\/span>\n NJ<\/span>\n 07102<\/span>\n <\/p>\n <\/div>\n

    \n Tel: (973) 733-6520\n \n \n <\/p>\n

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    Parking: You are strongly advised to take public transportation. Contact NJ TRANSIT<\/b><\/a> at (973) 275-5555<\/p>\n

    Note: The Municipal court handles the following violations: motor vehicle, disorderly person complaints, ordinance, driving while intoxicated (DWI), parking, fish and game violations, and weights and measures. Domestic violence complaints and temporary restraining orders may also be filed in Municipal court. If you wish to file an appeal of a municipal case, click here<\/a> for more information.<\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n \n \n \n \n \n <\/span>\n <\/span>\n <\/li>\n

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    \n \n Robert N. Wilentz Justice Complex (Family Division)\n <\/a>\n <\/h3>\n \n \n

    212 Washington Street<\/p>\n \n

    \n Newark,<\/span>\n NJ<\/span>\n 07102<\/span>\n <\/p>\n <\/div>\n

    \n Tel: (973) 693-6600\n \n \n <\/p>\n

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    Parking: There is a three-story public parking garage that can be accessed from South Orange Avenue and Howard Street. However, you are strongly advised to take public transportation. Contact NJ TRANSIT<\/b><\/a> at (973) 275-5555.<\/p>\n

    Children\u2019s Unit:<\/b><\/a>
    \n12th Floor, Room 1265A
    \n(973) 693-6610
    \nCase Types: Child Placement, Child Abuse & Neglect, Guardianship\/Termination of Parental Rights, Child Placement Review, Child Welfare Mediation, Kinship Legal Guardianship<\/p>\n

    Dissolution Unit<\/b><\/a>
    \n1st Floor, Room 113
    \n(973) 693-6710
    \nCase Types: Divorce, Dissolution<\/p>\n

    Domestic Violence Unit<\/b><\/a>
    \n12th Floor, Room 1251
    \n(973) 693-6840
    \nCase Types: All domestic violence-related matters including temporary restraining orders and criminal complaints.
    \nNote: You may also file with the police department or municipal court in the town where the violent incident occurred.<\/p>\n

    Juvenile Services Unit<\/b><\/a>
    \n9th Floor, Room 915
    \n(973) 693-6775
    \nCase Types: Juvenile delinquency, Juvenile Family Crisis Intervention, Juvenile Auto Theft Prevention Program, and more.<\/p>\n

    Non-Dissolution Unit<\/b><\/a>
    \n1st Floor, Room 103
    \n(973) 693-6693
    \nCase Types: All matters relating to     custody<\/a>, parenting time, paternity, child support, spousal support, modifications of existing orders, and emancipation for unmarried parties or for married couples who have not yet filed for a divorce.
    \nNote: If child support, custody, or parenting time was granted in a divorce action, the motion to change custody must be filed with the     Dissolution Unit<\/a> of the Family Court.<\/p>\n

    Probation Division<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n

    Child Support Enforcement Unit<\/b><\/a>
    \n(973) 693-6400<\/p>\n

    Only the Child Support Enforcement Division is located here. The main Probation office pertaining to persons placed on probation, both adults and juveniles is located at 60 Evergreen Place, East Orange, New Jersey (973) 395-3020.<\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n \n <\/li>\n <\/ul>\n<\/div>\n

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    Tax Courts<\/h2>\n \n \n \n \n
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    \n \n Tax Court of New Jersey\n <\/a>\n <\/h3>\n \n \n

    Gibraltar Building, 153 Halsey Street, 8th Floor<\/p>\n \n

    \n Newark,<\/span>\n NJ<\/span>\n 07101<\/span>\n <\/p>\n <\/div>\n

    \n Tel: (973) 645-4280\n \n \n <\/p>\n

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    Parking: Garages are located within one block of the courthouse for a fee. However, you are strongly advised to take public transportation. Contact NJ TRANSIT<\/b><\/a> at (973) 275-5555.<\/p>\n

    Note: <\/b>This court hears <\/b>appeals of tax decisions made by County Boards of Taxation. They also hear appeals on decisions made by the Director of the Division of Taxation on such matters as state income, sales and business taxes, and homestead rebates.<\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n \n \n \n \n \n <\/span>\n <\/span>\n <\/li>\n <\/ul>\n<\/div>\n

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    Bankruptcy and Federal Courts<\/h2>\n \n \n \n \n
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    \n \n U.S. Bankruptcy Court, District of New Jersey\n <\/a>\n <\/h3>\n \n \n

    Martin Luther King, Jr. Federal Building, 50 Walnut Street<\/p>\n \n

    \n Newark,<\/span>\n NJ<\/span>\n 07102<\/span>\n <\/p>\n <\/div>\n

    \n Tel: (973) 645-4764\n \n \n <\/p>\n

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    Parking: You are strongly advised to take public transportation. Contact NJ TRANSIT<\/b><\/a> at (973) 275-5555.<\/p>\n

    Note: The court will not accept cash or personal checks for payment of any fees. Click here<\/a> for more information.<\/p>\n

    This location handles all bankruptcy proceedings for Newark residents. If you\u2019re filing for bankruptcy, you may wish to contact the court or a legal professional.<\/a><\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n \n \n \n \n \n <\/span>\n <\/span>\n <\/li>\n

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    \n \n U.S. District Court for the District of New Jersey\n <\/a>\n <\/h3>\n \n \n

    Martin Luther King, Jr. Federal Building, 50 Walnut Street<\/p>\n \n

    \n Newark,<\/span>\n NJ<\/span>\n 07102<\/span>\n <\/p>\n <\/div>\n

    \n Tel: (973)645-3730\n \n \n <\/p>\n

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    Parking: You are strongly advised to take public transportation. Contact NJ TRANSIT<\/b><\/a> at (973) 275-5555.<\/p>\n

    Room 4015<\/p>\n

    Note: This court handles all federal cases.<\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n \n \n \n \n \n <\/span>\n <\/span>\n <\/li>\n

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    \n \n Newark Immigration Court\n <\/a>\n <\/h3>\n \n \n

    970 Broad Street, Room 1200<\/p>\n \n

    \n Newark,<\/span>\n NJ<\/span>\n 07102<\/span>\n <\/p>\n <\/div>\n

    \n Tel: (973) 645-3524\n \n \n <\/p>\n

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    Parking: You are strongly advised to take public transportation. Contact NJ TRANSIT<\/b><\/a> at (973) 275-5555.<\/p>\n

    Note: There is an U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services Cash Office<\/a> located on the 3rd floor, Room 306.<\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n \n \n \n \n \n <\/span>\n <\/span>\n <\/li>\n <\/ul>\n<\/div>\n

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