Judge Frank Covello: Professional Background and Legal Expertise

Passaic County Superior Court, Department Civil

Appointed By: Gov. Christopher J. Christie

Biography

The Hon. Frank Covello is a judge for the Passaic County Superior Court (Vicinage 11) in New Jersey. He was appointed to the bench by former Governor Chris Christie on June 30, 2015.

Covello has also held assignments in the Civil Division of the Essex County Superior Court.

Prior to his appointment, Covello was general counsel for the North Hudson Sewerage Authority.

Covello earned a bachelor’s degree in political science from Seton Hall University in 1984. He then completed a J.D. at Seton Hall Law School in 1987.

He was a resident of Wayne, New Jersey, at the time of his appointment.

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Brittany Chase Condo Vs Schlesinger Laurence

On August 31, 2026 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Passaic County. Judge Frank Covello presiding.

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Caratozollo James Vs Dasilva Megan

On August 19, 2026 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Passaic County. Judge Frank Covello presiding.

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Bonner Vs Fleming Temple-Je

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Bosque Vs Daughter Of Moses Re Habilitat I

On July 24, 2026 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Passaic County. Judge Frank Covello presiding.

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Das Vs Das Deman

On July 1, 2026 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Passaic County. Judge Frank Covello presiding.

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On June 17, 2026 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Passaic County. Judge Frank Covello presiding.

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St. Joseph'S Univers Vs Alfieri Brian

On May 1, 2026 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Passaic County. Judge Frank Covello presiding.

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Prime Healthcare Ser Vices - S Vs Figueroa Jose

On April 6, 2026 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Passaic County. Judge Frank Covello presiding.

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St. Joseph'S Univers Vs Williams Darrell

On March 19, 2026 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Passaic County. Judge Frank Covello presiding.

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D'Alleman Vs D'Alleman Joseph

On February 24, 2026 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Passaic County. Judge Frank Covello presiding.

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St. Joseph'S Univers Vs Hernandez Jorge R

On January 2, 2026 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Passaic County. Judge Frank Covello presiding.

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Disla Vs Petrocelli Vincent

On November 12, 2025 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Passaic County. Judge FRANK COVELLO presiding.

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Dec 16, 2025

St. Joseph'S Univ Mc Vs Neciosup Pedro

On October 3, 2025 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Passaic County. Judge Frank Covello presiding.

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Johnson Vs Johnson Hameen

On September 8, 2025 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Passaic County. Judge Frank Covello presiding.

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St. Joseph'S Vs Timothy Renner

On July 25, 2025 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Passaic County. Judge Frank Covello presiding.

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Gagnon Vs Gagnon Valerie

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On February 20, 2025 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Passaic County. Judge FRANK COVELLO presiding.

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On February 13, 2025 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Passaic County. Judge Frank Covello presiding.

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St. Joseph'S Univ Mc Vs Renner Tim

On January 30, 2025 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Passaic County. Judge Frank Covello presiding.

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Casabona Vs Cerami Michael A

On December 31, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Passaic County. Judge Frank Covello presiding.

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Rachelski Vs Bauer Timothy J

On November 27, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Passaic County. Judge Frank Covello presiding.

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St Josephs Universit Vs Edwards Gladys

On November 20, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Passaic County. Judge Frank Covello presiding.

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St Josephs Universit Vs Girl Baby

On November 18, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Passaic County. Judge Frank Covello presiding.

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Imo Lee Kievit

On October 22, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Passaic County. Judge Frank Covello presiding.

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About

Frank Covello
Current Appointment Passaic County Superior Court, Department Civil	Passaic County Superior Court, Department Civil
Previous Appointment Essex County Superior Court (NJ)	Essex County Superior Court (NJ)
Education J.D., Seton Hall Law School - 1987 B.A., Seton Hall University - 1984	J.D., Seton Hall Law School - 1987 B.A., Seton Hall University - 1984

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Court Info

Court Info
Current Court:	NJ - Passaic County Superior Court
Previous Court:	NJ - Essex County Superior Court (NJ)
Clerk phone:	+1 (973) 653-2910, ext. 24445
Fax:	+1 (973) 424-6839

Career History

Career History
Role	Employer	Where
Judge	Passaic County Superior Court (Vicinage 11)	Passaic County, New Jersey
Judge	Essex County Superior Court (Vicinage 5)	Essex County, New Jersey
General Counsel	North Hudson Sewerage Authority	Hudson County, New Jersey