Hudson County judge makes history with Essex appointment
Updated Dec 17, 2020;
Posted Dec 17, 2020
Hudson County Superior Court Judge Sheila Venable, seen presiding over a hearing, has been appointed the assignment judge for Essex County Superior Court, the first Black to hold the position. (Reena Rose Sibayan | The Jersey Journal)Reena Rose Sibayan | The Jersey Journal
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Hudson County Superior Court Judge Sheila Venable made history Wednesday when she was appointed the first Black judge to preside over the Essex County Superior Court system the state’s largest vicinage.
The long-time judge will succeed Judge Sallyanne Floria, who is retiring after 22 years on the bench and more than five years as assignment judge. Venable’s term is effective Feb. 1, 2021.