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Hon. John E. Harrington (Ret.) was a judge for the Vicinage 3 Superior Court in Burlington County in New Jersey. He was appointed to the bench in 2002 and reappointed for tenure in 2009. Harrington retired in 2018, having reached the mandatory age of retirement.


Over the course of his judicial career, he held assignments in the Civil Division (2002 to 2007 and 2007 to 2018) and Family Division (2005 to 2007) in Burlington County.


Harrington received a bachelor’s degree from Fairfield University in 1970. He went on to complete a J.D. at Rutgers Law School in 1973.


Prior to joining the bench, Harrington worked as a sole practitioner in his own private practice in Medford (1996 to 2002). Before that, he was a partner in the law firm of Dyer & Harrington (1988 to 1995) and Schlesinger, Schlosser, Foy & Harrington (1980 to 1988).

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Ulloa Peter Vs Nachlas Willingboro Llc

On September 22, 2026 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Burlington County. Judge John E. Harrington presiding.

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Sep 22, 2026

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Sep 24, 2026

Villa Chapman Apartm Vs Thomas R. Inge Enter Pris

On March 23, 2026 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Burlington County. Judge John E. Harrington presiding.

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Mar 23, 2026

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May 29, 2026

Republican National Committee Vs Burlington Cnt

On October 24, 2025 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Burlington County. Judge John E. Harrington presiding.

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Oct 24, 2025

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Oct 26, 2025

Reilley Sayke Vs Marnell Sherry

On November 21, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Burlington County. Judge John E. Harrington presiding.

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Nov 21, 2024

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Feb 09, 2025

Platkin Vs Burlington Co. Board Of Elect .

On November 5, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Burlington County. Judge John E. Harrington presiding.

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Nov 05, 2024

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Nov 17, 2024

Hanks Vs Hanks James

On September 11, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Burlington County. Judge John E. Harrington presiding.

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Sep 11, 2024

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Apr 02, 2025

D'Costa Vs Patwalia Amrik

On August 26, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Burlington County. Judge John E. Harrington presiding.

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Aug 26, 2024

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Mar 03, 2025

Maia-Cusick Shirley Vs Sollami-Covello Paula

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Apr 09, 2024

Mccole Vs Riley Joseph

On April 8, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Burlington County. Judge John E. Harrington presiding.

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Apr 08, 2024

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Sep 09, 2024

Exercise Care & Orth Opedicsll Vs Gateway Park L

On February 6, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Burlington County. Judge John E. Harrington presiding.

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Feb 06, 2024

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Feb 06, 2024

London Najma Vs Aion Management

On January 24, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Burlington County. Judge John E. Harrington presiding.

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Jan 24, 2024

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Jan 19, 2025

Lanier Pratt June Vs Pratt Dawson

On October 5, 2023 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Burlington County. Judge John E. Harrington presiding.

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Oct 05, 2023

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Dec 29, 2023

Bey Eric Vs Parilis Sergey

On June 23, 2023 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Burlington County. Judge John E. Harrington presiding.

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Jun 23, 2023

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Dec 23, 2023

Itria Ventures Llc Vs One Stone Group Llc

On May 10, 2023 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Burlington County. Judge John E. Harrington presiding.

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May 10, 2023

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Dec 24, 2023

The Estate Of Suzanne Malecki Vs Villanueva Ramon

On March 8, 2023 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Burlington County. Judge John E. Harrington presiding.

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Mar 08, 2023

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Settlement

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Aug 13, 2023

Simmons Sr Lawrence Vs Mount Laurel Crossin G

On February 27, 2023 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Burlington County. Judge John E. Harrington presiding.

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Feb 27, 2023

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Dec 26, 2023

Patel Vs Cooper Barbara

On August 25, 2022 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Burlington County. Judge John E. Harrington presiding.

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Aug 25, 2022

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Dec 29, 2023

Burlington County Re Publican Vs Burlington Cou

On March 25, 2022 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Burlington County. Judge John E. Harrington presiding.

7 Files
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Mar 25, 2022

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Dismissal

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New Jersey Higher Education Student Vs Carr

On April 8, 2021 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Burlington County. Judge John E. Harrington presiding.

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Apr 08, 2021

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Aug 19, 2021

Shapiro Andrew Vs Harley Daniel

On January 8, 2021 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Burlington County. Judge John E. Harrington presiding.

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Jan 08, 2021

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Dismissal

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Sep 22, 2021

Moorestown Mall Llc Vs Shub Labh Llc

On December 31, 2020 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Burlington County. Judge John E. Harrington presiding.

4 Files
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Dec 31, 2020

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Dismissal

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Aug 15, 2023

Absolute Resolutions Investme Vs Jeneske Ross

On December 30, 2020 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Burlington County. Judge John E. Harrington presiding.

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Dec 30, 2020

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Aug 16, 2023

Citibank Na Vs Marks Jr Myles

On December 28, 2020 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Burlington County. Judge John E. Harrington presiding.

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Dec 28, 2020

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Dismissal

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Aug 19, 2021

Pettigrew John Vs Wrdh Holdings, Llc

On December 23, 2020 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Burlington County. Judge John E. Harrington presiding.

3 Files
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Dec 23, 2020

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Dismissal

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Burlington County

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Aug 19, 2021
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About

John E. Harrington
Current Appointment Burlington County Superior Court Burlington County Superior Court
Education J.D., Rutgers Law School - 1973
Bachelor's degree, Fairfield University - 1970
 		J.D., Rutgers Law School - 1973
Bachelor's degree, Fairfield University - 1970

Documents related to John E. Harrington

Court Info

Court Info
Current Court:  NJ - Burlington County Superior Court

Career History

Career History
Role Employer Where
Judge Burlington County Superior Court (Vicinage 3) Burlington County, New Jersey
Sole Practitioner Private Practice Burlington County, New Jersey
Partner Dyer & Harrington None
Partner Schlesinger, Schlosser, Foy & Harrington Burlington County, New Jersey

Articles About John E. Harrington:

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