Judge Susan L. Claypoole: Professional Background and Legal Expertise

Biography

Hon. Susan L. Claypoole (Ret.) was a judge for the Vicinage 3 Superior Court in Burlington County in New Jersey. She was appointed to the bench in 2007 and reappointed for tenure in 2014. Claypoole reached the mandatory age of retirement in 2020.


During her judicial career, she held assignments in the Family Division (2007 to 2011), Civil Division (2011 to 2013, 2016 to 2019), and Criminal Division (2013 to 2016) in Burlington County.


Claypoole completed a J.D. at Temple University, James E. Beasley School of Law in 1977.


Prior to joining the bench, she worked for six years as a deputy attorney general (2001 to 2007).


Her legal career also included private practice work. During that time, Claypoole was an attorney at Claypoole & Tomlinson (1986 to 2001), McKissock & Claypoole (1983 to 1986), Duane Morris & Heckscher (1982 to 1983), and Mesirov Gelman (1978 to 1979). She specialized in real estate, probate, taxation, litigation, aviation, and insurance matters. In addition, she was a staff attorney for the Federal Aviation Administration (1979 to 1982).


Claypoole sat as a member of the National Association of Women Judges’ Fairness and Access Committee and Judicial Academic Network/Judicial Education Committee.


She was born in Mount Holly, New Jersey.

Recent Cases by Hon. Susan L. Claypoole

On April 20, 2021 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Burlington County. Judge Susan L. Claypoole presiding.

1 File
Filed

Apr 20, 2021

Status

Closed

Judge

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Court

Burlington County

County

Burlington County, NJ

Practice Area

Commercial

Matter Type

Breach of Contract

Case Last Refreshed

Aug 19, 2021

On August 11, 2020 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Burlington County. Judge Susan L. Claypoole presiding.

2 Files
Filed

Aug 11, 2020

Status

Dismissal

Judge

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Court

Burlington County

County

Burlington County, NJ

Practice Area

Creditor

Matter Type

Collections

Case Last Refreshed

Aug 19, 2021

On July 28, 2020 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Burlington County. Judge Susan L. Claypoole presiding.

2 Files
Filed

Jul 28, 2020

Status

Dismissal

Judge

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Court

Burlington County

County

Burlington County, NJ

Practice Area

Creditor

Matter Type

Collections

Case Last Refreshed

Aug 19, 2021

On July 27, 2020 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Burlington County. Judge Susan L. Claypoole presiding.

3 Files
Filed

Jul 27, 2020

Status

Transfer

Judge

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Court

Burlington County

County

Burlington County, NJ

Practice Area

Creditor

Matter Type

Collections

Case Last Refreshed

Aug 19, 2021

On July 16, 2020 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Burlington County. Judge Susan L. Claypoole presiding.

3 Files
Filed

Jul 16, 2020

Status

Dismissal

Judge

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Court

Burlington County

County

Burlington County, NJ

Practice Area

Commercial

Matter Type

Breach of Contract

Case Last Refreshed

Aug 19, 2021

On July 15, 2020 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Burlington County. Judge Susan L. Claypoole presiding.

4 Files
Filed

Jul 15, 2020

Status

Dismissal

Judge

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Court

Burlington County

County

Burlington County, NJ

Practice Area

Creditor

Matter Type

Collections

Case Last Refreshed

Aug 19, 2021

On June 23, 2020 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Burlington County. Judge Susan L. Claypoole presiding.

3 Files
Filed

Jun 23, 2020

Status

Transfer

Judge

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Court

Burlington County

County

Burlington County, NJ

Practice Area

Labor and Employment

Matter Type

Wrongful Termination

Case Last Refreshed

Aug 19, 2021

On June 19, 2020 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Burlington County. Judge Susan L. Claypoole presiding.

3 Files
Filed

Jun 19, 2020

Status

Dismissal

Judge

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Court

Burlington County

County

Burlington County, NJ

Practice Area

Commercial

Matter Type

Breach of Contract

Case Last Refreshed

Aug 19, 2021

On June 4, 2020 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Burlington County. Judge Susan L. Claypoole presiding.

2 Files
Filed

Jun 04, 2020

Status

Dismissal

Judge

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Court

Burlington County

County

Burlington County, NJ

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Automobile

Case Last Refreshed

Aug 19, 2021

On June 3, 2020 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Burlington County. Judge Susan L. Claypoole presiding.

4 Files
Filed

Jun 03, 2020

Status

Transfer

Judge

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Court

Burlington County

County

Burlington County, NJ

Practice Area

Commercial

Matter Type

Breach of Contract

Case Last Refreshed

Aug 19, 2021

On June 2, 2020 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Burlington County. Judge Susan L. Claypoole presiding.

4 Files
Filed

Jun 02, 2020

Status

Transfer

Judge

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Court

Burlington County

County

Burlington County, NJ

Practice Area

Creditor

Matter Type

Collections

Case Last Refreshed

Aug 19, 2021

On June 1, 2020 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Burlington County. Judge Susan L. Claypoole presiding.

15 Files
Filed

Jun 01, 2020

Status

Settlement

Judge

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Court

Burlington County

County

Burlington County, NJ

Practice Area

Commercial

Matter Type

Breach of Contract

Case Last Refreshed

Aug 19, 2021

On May 18, 2020 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Burlington County. Judge Susan L. Claypoole presiding.

8 Files
Filed

May 18, 2020

Status

Settlement

Judge

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Court

Burlington County

County

Burlington County, NJ

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Personal Injury

Case Last Refreshed

Aug 19, 2021

On May 18, 2020 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Burlington County. Judge Susan L. Claypoole presiding.

2 Files
Filed

May 18, 2020

Status

Dismissal

Judge

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Court

Burlington County

County

Burlington County, NJ

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Personal Injury

Case Last Refreshed

Aug 19, 2021

On May 7, 2020 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Burlington County. Judge Susan L. Claypoole presiding.

10 Files
Filed

May 07, 2020

Status

Default Judgment

Judge

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Court

Burlington County

County

Burlington County, NJ

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Automobile

Case Last Refreshed

Aug 19, 2021

On May 6, 2020 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Burlington County. Judge Susan L. Claypoole presiding.

5 Files
Filed

May 06, 2020

Status

Default Judgment

Judge

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Court

Burlington County

County

Burlington County, NJ

Practice Area

Creditor

Matter Type

Collections

Case Last Refreshed

Aug 19, 2021

On April 24, 2020 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Burlington County. Judge Susan L. Claypoole presiding.

2 Files
Filed

Apr 24, 2020

Status

Dismissal

Judge

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Court

Burlington County

County

Burlington County, NJ

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Automobile

Case Last Refreshed

Aug 19, 2021

On April 22, 2020 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Burlington County. Judge Susan L. Claypoole presiding.

4 Files
Filed

Apr 22, 2020

Status

Transfer

Judge

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Court

Burlington County

County

Burlington County, NJ

Practice Area

Commercial

Matter Type

Breach of Contract

Case Last Refreshed

Aug 19, 2021

On April 16, 2020 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Burlington County. Judge Susan L. Claypoole presiding.

5 Files
Filed

Apr 16, 2020

Status

Transfer

Judge

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Court

Burlington County

County

Burlington County, NJ

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Intentional Torts

Case Last Refreshed

Aug 19, 2021

On April 15, 2020 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Burlington County. Judge Susan L. Claypoole presiding.

10 Files
Filed

Apr 15, 2020

Status

Default Judgment

Judge

Hon. Susan L. Claypoole Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Susan L. Claypoole

Court

Burlington County

County

Burlington County, NJ

Practice Area

Creditor

Matter Type

Collections

Case Last Refreshed

Aug 19, 2021

On April 15, 2020 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Burlington County. Judge Susan L. Claypoole presiding.

7 Files
Filed

Apr 15, 2020

Status

Dismissal

Judge

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Court

Burlington County

County

Burlington County, NJ

Practice Area

Consumer

Matter Type

Deceptive Trade Practices

Case Last Refreshed

Aug 19, 2021

On April 8, 2020 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Burlington County. Judge Susan L. Claypoole presiding.

5 Files
Filed

Apr 08, 2020

Status

Closed

Judge

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Court

Burlington County

County

Burlington County, NJ

Practice Area

Commercial

Matter Type

Breach of Contract

Case Last Refreshed

Aug 19, 2021

On April 7, 2020 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Burlington County. Judge Susan L. Claypoole presiding.

7 Files
Filed

Apr 07, 2020

Status

Settlement

Judge

Hon. Susan L. Claypoole Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Susan L. Claypoole

Court

Burlington County

County

Burlington County, NJ

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Personal Injury

Case Last Refreshed

Aug 19, 2021

On April 2, 2020 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Burlington County. Judge Susan L. Claypoole presiding.

8 Files
Filed

Apr 02, 2020

Status

Dismissal

Judge

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Court

Burlington County

County

Burlington County, NJ

Practice Area

Criminal

Matter Type

Forfeiture

Case Last Refreshed

Aug 19, 2021