Judge Karen M. Cassidy - Professional Background & Legal Expertise

Biography

Hon. Karen M. Cassidy (Ret.) was the assignment judge for the Vicinage 12 Superior Court in Union County in New Jersey. She was appointed to the bench by former Governor Christine Todd Whitman in 2000 and reappointed for tenure in 2007. Cassidy retired in August 2021.

She was named assignment judge by the Hon. Stuart Rabner, Chief Justice of the New Jersey Supreme Court in 2009, becoming the first woman to hold the position. Cassidy also held assignments in the Family Division (2000 to 2002 and 2005 to 2009) and the Civil Division (2002 to 2005 and 2010 to 2021) in Union County. In addition, she served as presiding judge of the Family Division beginning in 2005.

She received a bachelor’s degree from American University in 1981. Cassidy went on to complete a J.D. at The George Washington University Law School in 1984.

After graduating from law school, she began her legal career as a judicial law clerk to the Hon. Edward W. Beglin, Jr., former assignment judge of the Union County Superior Court (1984 to 1985). Upon completing her clerkship, Cassidy joined the Roseland law firm of Connell, Foley & Geiser, where she first practiced as an associate (1985) before being named a partner in 1992.

Growing up in Cranford, New Jersey, her father worked as a local machinist. While on the bench, Cassidy still resided in Cranford with her husband, the Hon. Mark Cassidy, a judge for the Cranford Municipal Court. They have two children.

In her free time, Cassidy enjoys participating in church activities and rooting for the New York Mets.

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Bank Of America, N.A . Vs Adriano Pamela

On January 15, 2021 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Union County. Judge Karen M Cassidy presiding.

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Jan 15, 2021

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Jpmorgan Chase Bank,N.A. vs Tanvir Shah

On December 29, 2020 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Union County. Judge Karen M. Cassidy presiding.

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Dec 29, 2020

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Dismissal

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Mannuzza Mark Vs Estate Of Angela Johnson

On December 23, 2020 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Union County. Judge Karen M Cassidy presiding.

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Dec 23, 2020

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Dismissal

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Progressive Advanced Insuranc Vs Zhao Zhentang

On December 21, 2020 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Union County. Judge Karen M Cassidy presiding.

2 Files

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Dec 21, 2020

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Dismissal

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Mar 11, 2022

Schuman Davida Vs Kean Univ. Bd. Of Tr Ustees

On December 21, 2020 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Union County. Judge Karen M Cassidy presiding.

3 Files

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Dec 21, 2020

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Transfer

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Drive New Jersey Ins Urance Vs Romo-Leroux David

On December 15, 2020 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Union County. Judge Karen M Cassidy presiding.

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Dec 15, 2020

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Mar 11, 2022

Rosa D Vasquez-Martinez vs Atty General Office

On December 15, 2020 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Union County. Judge Karen M. Cassidy presiding.

5 Files

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Dec 15, 2020

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Want of Prosecution

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Levine Kayla Vs Bosworth Sabrina

On December 11, 2020 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Union County. Judge Karen M Cassidy presiding.

3 Files

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Dec 11, 2020

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Dismissal

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Mar 11, 2022

Johnson Christine Vs John Doe

On December 8, 2020 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Union County. Judge Karen M Cassidy presiding.

2 Files

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Dec 08, 2020

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Dismissal

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Mar 11, 2022

American Express Nat Ional Ban Vs Ehrlich Blima

On December 8, 2020 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Union County. Judge Karen M Cassidy presiding.

2 Files

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Dec 08, 2020

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Dismissal

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Mar 11, 2022

Nodel Vincent Vs Georges Leins

On December 7, 2020 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Union County. Judge Karen M Cassidy presiding.

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Dec 07, 2020

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Dismissal

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Mar 11, 2022

Morel Amelia Vs Ozbursa Elif

On December 4, 2020 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Union County. Judge Karen M Cassidy presiding.

9 Files

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Dec 04, 2020

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Settlement

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Mar 11, 2022

Dimascio James Vs The Travelers Compan Ies, Inc.

On December 3, 2020 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Union County. Judge Karen M Cassidy presiding.

2 Files

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Dec 03, 2020

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Dismissal

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Cooney Cynthia Vs Patmos Leona

On December 2, 2020 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Union County. Judge Karen M Cassidy presiding.

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Dec 02, 2020

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Transfer

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Mar 11, 2022

Meyer Keith Vs Buamscha Diana

On December 2, 2020 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Union County. Judge Karen M Cassidy presiding.

3 Files

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Dec 02, 2020

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Dismissal

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Perez, Iii Angel Vs Wilson Bryant

On December 2, 2020 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Union County. Judge Karen M Cassidy presiding.

9 Files

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Dec 02, 2020

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Transfer

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Auquilla Maribel Vs Broquadio Courtney

On December 1, 2020 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Union County. Judge Karen M Cassidy presiding.

4 Files

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Dec 01, 2020

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Dismissal

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Amezquita-Reyes Yuly Vs Garcia Miguel

On November 30, 2020 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Union County. Judge Karen M Cassidy presiding.

2 Files

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Nov 30, 2020

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Dismissal

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Makras George Vs Noel Edward

On November 23, 2020 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Union County. Judge Karen M Cassidy presiding.

3 Files

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Nov 23, 2020

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Dismissal

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Mar 11, 2022

Bank Of America, N.A . Vs Pullara John

On November 19, 2020 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Union County. Judge Karen M Cassidy presiding.

3 Files

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Nov 19, 2020

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Dismissal

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Mar 14, 2022

Galina Kaplan vs Jestina A Graziano et al

On November 18, 2020 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Union County. Judge Karen M. Cassidy presiding.

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Nov 18, 2020

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Bank Of America, N.A. vs Archil Toradze

On November 18, 2020 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Union County. Judge Karen M. Cassidy presiding.

7 Files

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Nov 18, 2020

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Dismissal

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Jpmorgan Chase Bank,N.A. vs Edwige Gbadamassi Pakou

On November 18, 2020 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Union County. Judge Karen M. Cassidy presiding.

4 Files

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Nov 18, 2020

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Want of Prosecution

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Jpmorgan Chase Bank,N.A. vs Robert B Dominguez

On November 17, 2020 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Union County. Judge Karen M. Cassidy presiding.

3 Files

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Nov 17, 2020

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Dismissal

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About

Karen M. Cassidy
Current Appointment Union County Superior Court	Union County Superior Court
Education Bachelor's degree, American University - 1981 J.D., The George Washington University Law School - 1984	Bachelor's degree, American University - 1981 J.D., The George Washington University Law School - 1984

Documents related to Karen M. Cassidy

Court Info

Court Info
Current Court:	NJ - Union County Superior Court

Career History

Career History
Role	Employer	Where
Judicial Law Clerk	Union County Superior Court (Vicinage 12) with the Hon. Edward W. Beglin, Jr.	Union County, New Jersey
Associate	Connell, Foley & Geiser	Essex County, New Jersey
Partner	Connell, Foley & Geiser	Essex County, New Jersey
Judge	Union County Superior Court (Vicinage 12)	Union County, New Jersey
Assignment Judge	Union County Superior Court (Vicinage 12)	Union County, New Jersey