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Walter F. Timpone
Walter F. Timpone is a former justice on the New Jersey Supreme Court, serving from 2016 to 2020. He was appointed by Governor Chris Christie in April 2016.[1] He was confirmed by the New Jersey State Senate on April 25, 2016, and sworn in on June 2.[2][3] His appointment ended wrangling between the governor and the state legislature over the seat, which had stood vacant since 2010.[4][5]
Timpone retired on August 31, 2020, 10 weeks before his mandatory retirement date of November 10, to allow his senate-confirmed replacement Fabiana Pierre-Louis to join the bench for the September court session.[6] To learn more about this vacancy, click here.
Education
Timpone received his bachelor's degree from St. Francis College in New York in 1972, his master's degree from New York University in 1974, and his J.D. from Seton Hall University School of Law in 1979.[7]
Career
Timpone spent his early career in private practice. He joined the U.S. Attorney's Office in 1984, serving as the chief of special prosecutions until 1995. He then returned to private practice as a partner with McElroy, Deutsch, Mulvaney and Carpenter, LLP.[7]
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Footnotes
- ↑ NJSpotlight, "Christie, Sweeney Strike Deal to Name Democrat to Open Supreme Court Seat," April 12, 2016
- ↑ Courier Post, "Christie's Supreme Court pick approved by Senate," April 25, 2016
- ↑ NJ.com, "Christie praises 'good friend' Timpone as new Supreme Court justice is sworn in," June 2, 2016
- ↑ NorthJersey.com, "Christie, Sweeney agree on N.J. Supreme Court pick," April 11, 2016
- ↑ NJ 1015.com, "CHRISTIE GIVES IN TO DEMOCRATS AFTER 6-YEAR FIGHT OVER SUPREME COURT," April 11, 2016
- ↑ New Jersey Globe, "Timpone resigning today; Pierre-Louis will take oath tomorrow," August 31, 2020
- ↑ 7.0 7.1 LAWYERDB.com, "Walter F. Timpone, Partner Attorney," accessed September 12, 2020
Federal courts:
Third Circuit Court of Appeals • U.S. District Court: District of New Jersey • U.S. Bankruptcy Court: District of New Jersey
State courts:
New Jersey Supreme Court • New Jersey Superior Court, Appellate Division • New Jersey Superior Courts • New Jersey Municipal Courts • New Jersey Tax Court
State resources:
Courts in New Jersey • New Jersey judicial elections • Judicial selection in New Jersey
