Judge Stephen L. Petrillo: Professional Background and Legal Expertise

Essex County Superior Court (NJ), Department Civil

Appointed By: Gov. Christopher J. Christie

Biography

The Hon. Stephen L. Petrillo is a judge for the Essex County Superior Court (Vicinage 5) in New Jersey. He was appointed to the bench by former Governor Chris Christie on August 1, 2016.

Prior to his appointment, Petrillo was an attorney in private practice. He specialized in construction law matters, spending time as the Vice President and General Counsel for Spiniello Cos. Worldwide.

Petrillo earned a bachelor’s degree in English from Edison State College in 1989. He then completed a J.D. at Rutgers Law School in 1998. He is admitted to practice in New Jersey, New York, the United States District Court for the District of New Jersey, the United States District Court for the Eastern District of New York, and the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York.

As a law student, Petrillo served as a judicial intern to the Hon. Dickinson R. Debevoise of the United States District Court for the District of New Jersey (1996). He was also a teaching fellow in Appellate Advocacy at Rutgers Law School (1997 to 1998).

His memberships have included the Essex County Bar Association, the New Jersey Bar Association, the New York Bar Association, and the American Bar Association.

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Jpmorgan Chase Bank, N.A. Vs Roc Diana

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Davis Hykeem Vs Flexport, Inc.

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Nasri Daifallah Shames Vs Gallardo Emmanuel

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Cardoza Pineda Katherine Vs City Of Newark

On October 26, 2026 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Essex County. Judge Stephen L. Petrillo presiding.

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Capital One, N.A., S Uccessor Vs Crawford Thoma

On October 23, 2026 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Essex County. Judge Stephen L. Petrillo presiding.

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Jw Pierson Co. Vs Pena Vargas Maria

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Tineo Carmen Vs Depasquale Alyssa

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Oct 23, 2026

Guerra Medina Jose Vs Alfaro Oscar

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Noris Susan Vs Jersey Central Power And Ligh

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Oct 23, 2026

Manza Kathleen Vs George Harms Constru Ction Com

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Oct 21, 2026

Lashley Jamira Vs Best Way Nj Llc

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Rotilu Renee Vs Cooper Kyle

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Jin Yuqin Vs Milcar Edson

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Scott Tennile Vs Midland Credit Manag Ement, In

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The Order Of St. Ben Edict Of Vs Fidelity And C

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Pagan Ana Vs Goti Aenisha

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Sarango Carlos Vs Cabrera Tabitha

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Trinidad Cesar Vs Nataly Henriquez Vas Nilda

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Oct 17, 2026

Torres-Espinoza Tatiana Vs Zoller Sarah

On October 15, 2026 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Essex County. Judge Stephen L. Petrillo presiding.

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Oct 21, 2026

Santos De Almeida Reane Vs Minayaminaya Hanler

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Chang Chun Vs Absolute Resolutions Investme

On October 14, 2026 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Essex County. Judge Stephen L. Petrillo presiding.

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Castillo Ana Vs Crespo-Vicuna Pedro

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Ramirez Zonia Vs Swan Albert

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Credit Acceptance Co Rporation Vs Reyes Nicole

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About

Stephen L. Petrillo
Current Appointment Essex County Superior Court (NJ), Department Civil	Essex County Superior Court (NJ), Department Civil
Education J.D., Rutgers Law School - 1998 B.A., Edison State College - 1989	J.D., Rutgers Law School - 1998 B.A., Edison State College - 1989

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Court Info

Court Info
Current Court:	NJ - Essex County Superior Court (NJ)
Clerk phone:	+1 (973) 776-9460
Fax:	+1 (973) 424-2483

Career History

Career History
Role	Employer	Where
Judge	Essex County Superior Court (Vicinage 5)	Essex County, New Jersey
Vice President and General Counsel	Spiniello Cos. Worldwide	None
Attorney	Private Practice	None