William J. Martini is a senior United States District Judge for the District of New Jersey. He was appointed to the federal bench in 2002 after being nominated by President George W. Bush and confirmed by the United States Senate. He assumed senior status in 2015. 

Before his judicial appointment, Martini had a career spanning law, public service, and elected office. He worked as an assistant prosecutor in Hudson County and later as an assistant United States attorney for the District of New Jersey. He also practiced law privately prior to his judicial service. 

Martini previously served in elected office as a member of the United States House of Representatives, representing New Jersey’s 8th Congressional District from 1995 to 1997. He also served on the Clifton City Council and the Passaic County Board of Chosen Freeholders. 

Political Career

• Senior Judge, United States District Court for the District of New Jersey (2015-present)

• United States District Judge, United States District Court for the District of New Jersey (2002-2015)

• U.S. Representative, New Jersey’s 8th Congressional District (1995-1997)

• Freeholder, Passaic County (1992-1994)

• Councilman, Clifton (1990-1994)

Key Policy Areas

• Federal judicial proceedings and case management

• Criminal law and prosecution

• Civil litigation and constitutional law

• Public corruption and federal enforcement

• Judicial administration

Notable Actions / Initiatives

• Appointed United States District Judge for the District of New Jersey in 2002. 

• Assumed senior status on the federal bench in 2015. 

• Served as a member of the U.S. House of Representatives representing New Jersey’s 8th District. 

• Presided over federal civil and criminal cases in New Jersey.

Education

• Villanova University, B.A.

• Rutgers School of Law–Newark, J.D. 

Personal

• Birth date: February 10, 1947 

• Residence: Not publicly available