List of first women lawyers and judges in New Jersey explained

This is a list of the first women lawyer(s) and judge(s) in New Jersey. It includes the year in which the women were admitted to practice law (in parentheses). Also included are women who achieved other distinctions such becoming the first in their state to graduate from law school or become a political figure.

Firsts in New Jersey's history

Lawyers

State judges

Federal judges

Deputy Attorney General

Assistant Attorney General

United States Attorney

Assistant United States Attorneys

Public Advocate

County Prosecutors

Political Office

Bar Associations

Firsts in local history

See also

Other topics of interest

References

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