United States District Judge, United States District Court for the District of New Jersey
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
Nonpartisan