Judge Richard J. Nocella: Professional Background and Legal Expertise

Burlington County Superior Court, Department Family Division, 5th Floor

Appointed By: Gov. Christopher J. Christie

Biography

Hon. Richard J. Nocella is a judge for the Vicinage 3 Superior Court in Burlington County in New Jersey. He was appointed to the bench by former Governor Chris Christie in 2015.

During his judicial tenure, Nocella has held an assignment in the Family Division in Burlington County. He was named presiding judge of the Family Part, Chancery Division in 2017.

Prior to his appointment, Nocella had operated a private practice in Marlton for over ten years. In addition to that, he acted as a public defender in the Township of Evesham.

Nocella received a bachelor’s degree from La Salle University in 1992. He went on to complete a J.D. at Widener University, Delaware Law School (1997) and an LL.M. in taxation from Villanova University, Charles Widger School of Law.

Nocella was admitted to practice in New Jersey, Pennsylvania, the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania, and the United States District Court for the District of New Jersey.

His memberships have included the Burlington County Bar Association and the Burlington County Bar Foundation.

Nocella is a graduate of Cherokee High School (1988).

Recent Cases by Hon. Richard J. Nocella

Lynch Matthew Vs Anderson Nathaniel

On July 30, 2026 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Burlington County. Judge Richard J. Nocella presiding.

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Jul 30, 2026

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Burlington County

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Burlington County, NJ

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Jul 31, 2026

Maxwell-Henley Vs Willingboro Township Board Of

On July 15, 2026 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Burlington County. Judge Richard J. Nocella presiding.

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Jul 15, 2026

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Jul 20, 2026

Mcmillan Vs Moorestown Township

On May 20, 2026 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Burlington County. Judge Richard J. Nocella presiding.

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May 20, 2026

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Property

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May 21, 2026

Aanya Chunduri Prope Vs Aliserden Enterprise S, L

On May 4, 2026 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Burlington County. Judge Richard J. Nocella presiding.

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May 04, 2026

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Commercial

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Breach of Contract

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May 05, 2026

Estate Of Hasher Vs Lynne Hasher S

On March 27, 2025 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Burlington County. Judge Richard J. Nocella presiding.

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Mar 27, 2025

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Burlington County

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Burlington County, NJ

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Property

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Unlawful Detainer

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May 06, 2025

New Jersey Housing A Vs Schultz Mitchell T

On January 7, 2025 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Burlington County. Judge Richard J. Nocella presiding.

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Jan 07, 2025

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About

Richard J. Nocella
Current Appointment Burlington County Superior Court, Department Family Division, 5th Floor	Burlington County Superior Court, Department Family Division, 5th Floor
Education LL.M., Villanova University, Charles Widger School of Law J.D., Widener University, Delaware Law School - 1997 Bachelor's degree, La Salle University - 1992	LL.M., Villanova University, Charles Widger School of Law J.D., Widener University, Delaware Law School - 1997 Bachelor's degree, La Salle University - 1992

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Court Info

Court Info
Current Court:	NJ - Burlington County Superior Court
Clerk phone:	+1 (609) 421-6100
Clerk Fax:	+1 (609) 292-6564
Chambers:	+1 (609) 288-9500 x38807
Chamber Fax:	+1 (609) 826-7077

Career History

Career History
Role	Employer	Where
Judge	Burlington County Superior Court (Vicinage 3)	Burlington County, New Jersey
Sole Practitioner	Law Office of Richard J. Nocella	Burlington County, New Jersey
Public Defender	Township of Evesham	Burlington County, New Jersey