How do judges of the New Jersey Supreme Court reach the bench?

The court's current selection method is gubernatorial appointment.

New Jersey Supreme Court / Joined 2022 / Active

Rachel Wainer Apter

Associate Justice, New Jersey Supreme Court

Rachel Wainer Apter is an Associate Justice of the New Jersey Supreme Court, serving since 2022. Sources ↓

Tenure: Since 2022 · 4 yrs

Judicial service

Year	Court	Appointed by	Vote
2022	New Jersey Supreme Court	–	–

Questions & answers

How do judges of the New Jersey Supreme Court reach the bench?: The court's current selection method is gubernatorial appointment.
Which court is Rachel Wainer Apter on?: Rachel Wainer Apter is an Associate Justice of the New Jersey Supreme Court.

Sources

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4 years on the New Jersey Supreme Court. Data as of 2026-07-02. Informational only; verify against the primary source before relying. Not a consumer report (FCRA).