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Wolfson, Freda L.
Born 1954 in Vineland, NJ
Federal Judicial Service:
Judge, U.S. District Court for the District of New Jersey
Nominated by George W. Bush on August 1, 2002, to a seat vacated by Nicholas H. Politan. Confirmed by the Senate on November 14, 2002, and received commission on December 4, 2002. Served as chief judge, 2019-2023. Service terminated on February 1, 2023, due to retirement.
Other Federal Judicial Service:
U.S. Magistrate/U.S. Magistrate Judge, U.S. District Court for the District of New Jersey, 1986-2002
Education:
Rutgers University, B.A., 1976
Rutgers School of Law -- Newark, J.D., 1979
Professional Career:
Federal Judicial Service:
Judge, U.S. District Court for the District of New Jersey
Nominated by George W. Bush on August 1, 2002, to a seat vacated by Nicholas H. Politan. Confirmed by the Senate on November 14, 2002, and received commission on December 4, 2002. Served as chief judge, 2019-2023. Service terminated on February 1, 2023, due to retirement.
Other Federal Judicial Service:
U.S. Magistrate/U.S. Magistrate Judge, U.S. District Court for the District of New Jersey, 1986-2002
Education:
Rutgers University, B.A., 1976
Rutgers School of Law -- Newark, J.D., 1979
Professional Career:
Private practice, Roseland, New Jersey, 1979-1981, 2023-
Private practice, Newark, New Jersey, 1981-1986
Member, Judicial Conference of the United States, 2021-2023