JUDICIAL · NJ · 1996-2006
Deborah Poritz
Chief Justice · State Supreme Court · New Jersey
On the record
First woman NJ chief; ruled NJ marriage equality (2006)
Background
Deborah Poritz occupied the Chief Justice · State Supreme Court office in New Jersey for 10 years (1996–2006). Earliest occupant of this seat in Officium's records; succeeded by James Zazzali. Note: First woman NJ chief; ruled NJ marriage equality (2006). Same-year political environment (1996): Governor Christine Todd Whitman; Attorney General Peter Verniero; Treasurer Brian Clymer.
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Others who held this office in New Jersey
- Stuart Rabner (2007-present)
- James Zazzali (2006-2007)