A unanimous New Jersey Senate has confirmed the newest state high court justice, John J. Hoffman, a Garden State legal fixture who has held several prominent posts.
Lawmakers praised his roughly 30-year-run in influential public posts: Rutgers University senior vice president and corporate counsel, Attorney General under former Gov. Chris Christie (R), director of investigations for the state comptroller—akin to an inspector general—and assistant US Attorney.
“The job of judges is not only to interpret law, but also to demonstrate heart for litigants during those stressful times,” Sen. Jon M. Bramnick (R) said during the confirmation vote Monday. “I know ...
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