Jeff Chiesa
| Jeff Chiesa | ||
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| Attorney General of New Jersey | ||
| Acting | ||
| In office | ||
| January 3, 2012 - Present | ||
| Party | Republican | |
| Predecessor | Paula Dow (D) | |
| Compensation | ||
| Base salary | $141,000 | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| Appointed | December 2011 | |
| Appointed by | Gov. Chris Christie (R) | |
| Term limits | N/A | |
| Education | ||
| Bachelor's | University of Notre Dame (1987) | |
| J.D. | Catholic University of America (1990) | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
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Biography
Chiesa grew up in Bound Brook, New Jersey. His father, a chemical plant worker, died when he was 8 years old, leaving his mother, a longtime public school teacher, with the challenge of raising Chiesa and his two younger sisters largely on her own.[2]
After spending several years away from his home state to attend Notre Dame and Catholic University, where he received his Bachelor's in Business Administration in Accounting and J.D., respectively, Chiesa returned to New Jersey in 1991 to work for the law firm of Dughi & Hewit.[3]. He now lives in Branchburg with his wife and two children.[2]
It was at Dughi & Hewit that Chiesa reportedly met New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie.[2] In 2002 Chiesa joined Christie to the U.S. Attorney's Office where he led some of what have been described as high-profile public corruption cases. For example, Chiesa led a case against former New Jersey Senate President John Lynch.[2]
Education
- BA, University of Notre Dame (1987)
- JD, Catholic University of America (1990)
Political Career
New Jersey Attorney General (2012-present)
In 2009, Chiesa led the transition team when Chris Christie (R) stepped into office as Governor of New Jersey. He was named Christie’s chief counsel in January 2010, and served in this position until December 2011, when the governor nominated him for Attorney General of New Jersey.[3] Chiesa took office as attorney general in January 2012.
Appointments
2011
Chiesa was nominated to serve as the state's chief law enforcement officer by Governor Chris Christie in December 2011. On January 10, 2012 Chiesa was sworn in as New Jersey's 59th attorney general.[4]
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- NJ trooper get probation for high-speed escort - Philly.com - Philly.com
- NJ AG warns consumers to check vehicle flood and salvage database - Legal News Line
- NJ Supreme Court reinstates conviction of man for sexually abusing young girl - Hunterdon County Democrat - NJ.com
- Father of 4-year-old NJ boy who shot friend is charged - Reuters
- Officials announce new Route 130 enforcement effort - phillyBurbs.com
- Perth Amboy gang leader pleads guilty to racketeering - MyCentralJersey.com
- Lopatcong Township state trooper gets probation for unauthorized high-speed ... - The Express Times - LehighValleyLive.com
- Trooper loses job, gets probation for 2012 sports car escort - Shore News Today
- Authorities Announce Major Atlantic City Drug Distribution Crackdown - CBS Local
- Cocaine Distribution Conviction Handed Down for Par-Troy Man - Patch.com
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Contact information
Office of The Attorney General
P.O. Box 080
Trenton, NJ 08625-0080
Tel: 609-292-4925
See also
External links
References
- ↑ New Jersey.com, "N.J. Attorney General Paula Dow leaves office after nearly 2 stressful, sometimes frustrating, years," January 3, 2012
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 New Jersey Real-Time News,"New N.J. attorney general takes the reins at a turbulent time for crime fighters," January 25, 2012
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Office of the AG, "Biography of Jeff Chiesa", accessed January 31, 2012
- ↑ State of New Jersey Office of the Attorney General "Biography of Jeff Chiesa," accessed April 26, 2012
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| Preceded by Paula Dow (D) |
New Jersey Attorney General 2012–present |
Succeeded by N/A |
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