Overview

Susan D. Wigenton is a United States District Judge for the District of New Jersey. She was nominated to the federal bench by President Barack Obama and confirmed by the United States Senate in 2013. As a federal judge, she presides over civil and criminal cases within the District of New Jersey.

Before her appointment to the federal bench, Wigenton served as a judge of the Superior Court of New Jersey. In that role, she handled a range of criminal and civil matters at the state level.

Earlier in her career, Wigenton worked as a prosecutor in Essex County, including serving in leadership roles within the Essex County Prosecutor’s Office. Her work in prosecution focused on criminal cases and legal proceedings within the county.

Political Career

United States District Judge, United States District Court for the District of New Jersey (2013-present)

Judge, Superior Court of New Jersey (2003-2013)

Prosecutor, Essex County Prosecutor’s Office (prior to judicial service)

Key Policy Areas

Federal judicial proceedings and case management

Criminal law and prosecution

Civil litigation and federal law

Judicial administration

Legal interpretation and constitutional law

Notable Actions / Initiatives

Confirmed as a United States District Judge for the District of New Jersey in 2013.

Presides over federal civil and criminal cases in the District of New Jersey.

Previously served as a judge of the Superior Court of New Jersey.

Held prosecutorial roles within the Essex County Prosecutor’s Office.

Education

Fairleigh Dickinson University, B.A.

Seton Hall University School of Law, J.D.

Personal

Birth date: Not publicly available

Residence: Not publicly available