Kenneth Rosenberg was featured in the New Jersey Law
Journal's article, "Vacancies, Backlogs Growing, but
Christie Not Sole Factor." Full text can be found in the
August 15, 2014, issue, but a synopsis is below.
Currently, there is the lowest number of judges sitting on the New
Jersey trial court in 14 years, which has resulted in a perpetuated
expansion of case backlogs under Gov. Chris Christie; however,
lawyers, legislators and court administrators insist that the fault
does not solely lie on the governor's shoulders.
Kenneth Rosenberg, Essex County Bar President, explains that it has
become more difficult to obtain trial dates in Essex County, though
judges are more likely to grant adjournments.
He also commented that under normal circumstances, clients can have
a hard time understanding why their cases are taking so long, but
now, with the judge shortage, "it's that much
longer."
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