Judge Robert H. Gardner: Professional Background and Legal Expertise

Essex County Superior Court (NJ), Department Civil

Appointed By: Gov. Jon S. Corzine

Biography

The Hon. Robert H. Gardner is a judge for the Essex County Superior Court (Vicinage 5) in New Jersey. He was appointed to the bench by former Governor Jon Corzine on January 11, 2008.

Over the course of his judicial career, Gardner has held assignments on the Criminal Division (2008 to 2011, 2013 to 2015), the Family Division (2011 to 2013), and the Civil Division (2015 to present).

Gardner earned a bachelor’s degree in government from Connecticut College in 1982. He then completed a J.D. at Seton Hall Law School in 1985.

After graduating from law school, Gardner entered into private practice. He started as an associate at Lane Ferdinand (1985 to 1987), Deyoe Heissenbuttel (1987 to 1992), and Feuerstein Sachs Maitlin and Fleming (1992 to 1995). Then, in 1995, he became a defense litigator at D. Rehe & Associates, a position he held until his appointment to the bench.

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About

Robert H. Gardner
Current Appointment Essex County Superior Court (NJ), Department Civil	Essex County Superior Court (NJ), Department Civil
Education J.D., Seton Hall Law School - 1985 Bachelor's degree, Connecticut College - 1982	J.D., Seton Hall Law School - 1985 Bachelor's degree, Connecticut College - 1982

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Court Info

Court Info
Current Court:	NJ - Essex County Superior Court (NJ)
Clerk phone:	+1 (973) 776-9619
Fax:	+1 (973) 424-6834

Career History

Career History
Role	Employer	Where
Litigator	D. Rehe & Associates	None
Judge	Essex County Superior Court (Vicinage 5)	Essex County, New Jersey
Associate	Feuerstein Sachs Maitlin and Fleming	Essex County, New Jersey
Associate	Deyoe Heissenbuttel	Passaic County, New Jersey
Associate	Lane Ferdinand	Burlington County, New Jersey