Overview

Stuart Rabner is the chief justice of the Supreme Court of New Jersey. He was appointed to the position in 2007 and serves as the head of the state’s judicial branch. As chief justice, Rabner oversees the administration of the New Jersey court system and presides over the state’s highest court.

Before joining the judiciary, Rabner served as attorney general of New Jersey from 2006 to 2007. In that role, he supervised statewide law enforcement operations, including the Division of Criminal Justice and other state legal offices. His work included oversight of criminal justice policy and enforcement initiatives.

Rabner previously worked as chief counsel to Governor Jon Corzine and earlier served as a federal prosecutor with the United States Attorney’s Office for the District of New Jersey. His career has included roles in both state and federal legal institutions prior to his appointment to the state’s highest court.

Political Career

Chief Justice, Supreme Court of New Jersey (2007-present)

Attorney General, New Jersey (2006-2007)

Chief Counsel to the Governor of New Jersey (2005-2006)

Key Policy Areas

Judicial administration and court system governance

Criminal justice policy

Civil rights and constitutional law

Legal ethics and judicial oversight

Court modernization and access to justice

Notable Actions / Initiatives

Appointed chief justice of the Supreme Court of New Jersey in 2007.

Oversaw statewide administration of the New Jersey judiciary and court system.

Previously served as attorney general of New Jersey supervising statewide law enforcement operations.

Participated in significant court decisions involving constitutional law and state legal policy.

Education

Princeton University, A.B.

Harvard Law School, J.D.

Personal

Birth date: June 30, 1960

Residence: Mercer County, New Jersey