Karen Williams (New Jersey)

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Karen Williams

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Nonpartisan

United States District Court for the District of New Jersey
Tenure

2021 - Present

Years in position

3

Prior offices
United States District Court for the District of New Jersey

Education

Bachelor's

Pennsylvania State University, 1985

Law

Temple University, James E. Beasley School of Law, 1992 

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Karen M. Williams is a judge on the United States District Court for the District of New Jersey. She was nominated to the court by President Joe Biden (D) on May 12, 2021, and confirmed by the United States Senate on October 26, 2021, by a vote of 56-38.[1][2][3] She received commission on November 1, 2021. To see a full list of judges appointed by Joe Biden, click here.

The United States District Court for the District of New Jersey is one of 94 U.S. District Courts. They are the general trial courts of the United States federal courts. To learn more about the court, click here.

Williams was a federal magistrate judge with the United States District Court for the District of New Jersey. She was appointed to this position on May 1, 2009.[4][5] She left the court upon her confirmation as a district court judge.

Judicial nominations and appointments

United States District Court for the District of New Jersey (2021-present)

See also: Federal judges nominated by Joe Biden

On May 12, 2021, President Joe Biden (D) nominated Williams to the United States District Court for the District of New Jersey. She was confirmed by a 56-38 vote of the U.S. Senate on October 26, 2021.[2][3] Williams received commission on November 1, 2021.[6] To read more about the federal nominations process, click here.

Nomination Tracker
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Nominee Information
Name: Karen Williams
Court: United States District Court for the District of New Jersey
Progress
Confirmed 167 days after nomination.
ApprovedANominated: May 12, 2021
ApprovedAABA Rating: Well Qualified
Questionnaire: Questionnaire
ApprovedAHearing: July 14, 2021
QFRs: (Hover over QFRs to read more)
ApprovedAReported: August 5, 2021 
ApprovedAConfirmed: October 26, 2021
ApprovedAVote: 56-38


Confirmation vote

The U.S. Senate confirmed Williams by a vote of 56-38 on October 26, 2021.[2] To see a full breakdown of the vote on the official U.S. Senate website, click here.

Williams confirmation vote (October 26, 2021)
Party Yea Nay No vote
Electiondot.png Democratic 45 0 3
Ends.png Republican 9 38 3
Grey.png Independent 2 0 0
Total 56 38 6

Senate Judiciary Committee hearing

The Senate Judiciary Committee held hearings on Williams' nomination on July 14, 2021. The committee voted to advance Williams' nomination to the full Senate on August 5, 2021.

Nomination

On May 12, 2021, President Joe Biden (D) announced his intent to nominate Williams to the United States District Court for the District of New Jersey.[1] The president officially nominated Williams on the same day.[2][3]

Williams was nominated to replace Judge Jerome Simandle, whose judicial service ended on July 19, 2019, upon his death.[3]

The American Bar Association rated Williams Well Qualified.[7] To read more about ABA ratings, click here.

District of New Jersey, magistrate (2009-2021)

Williams was appointed as a federal magistrate judge with the United States District Court for the District of New Jersey on May 1, 2009.[8][9]

Biography

Education

Williams earned a bachelor's degree from Pennsylvania State University in 1985. She earned a J.D. from the Temple University James E. Beasley School of Law in 1992.[1]

Professional career

Williams' career experience includes working as an adjunct professor with Rowan University in Glassboro, New Jersey, and as an attorney in private practice with Jasinski & Williams, P.C. in Atlantic City, New Jersey.[1]

About the court

District of New Jersey
Third Circuit
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Judgeships
Posts: 17
Judges: 17
Vacancies: 0
Judges
Chief: Renee Bumb
Active judges:
Madeline Arleo, Renee Bumb, Georgette Castner, Claire Cecchi, Michael Farbiarz, Edward Kiel, Robert Kirsch, Brian R. Martinotti, Julien Xavier Neals, Christine O'Hearn, Evelyn Padin, Zahid Quraishi, Esther Salas, Jamel Semper, Michael Shipp, Susan Wigenton, Karen Williams

Senior judges:
Stanley Chesler, Mary Cooper, Katharine Hayden, Noel Hillman, Robert Kugler, William Martini, Kevin McNulty, Joseph Rodriguez, Peter Sheridan, Anne Thompson


The United States District Court for the District of New Jersey is one of 94 United States district courts. It was established in 1789. The court operates out of three locations, Camden, Newark and Trenton, New Jersey. When decisions of the court are appealed, they are appealed to the United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit, based in downtown Philadelphia at the James Byrne Courthouse.

New Jersey counties (click for larger map)

The District of New Jersey has original jurisdiction over cases filed within its jurisdiction. These cases can include civil and criminal matters that fall under federal law.

To read opinions published by this court, click here.

The federal nomination process

Federal judges are nominated by the president of the United States and confirmed by the Senate. There are multiple steps to the process:

  • The president nominates an individual for a judicial seat.
  • The nominee fills out a questionnaire and is reviewed by the Senate Judiciary Committee.
  • The Senate Judiciary Committee holds a hearing with the nominee, questioning them about things like their judicial philosophy, past rulings or opinions, etc.
  • As part of this process, the committee sends a blue slip to senators from the home state in which the judicial nomination was received, allowing them to express their approval or disapproval of the nominee.
  • After the hearing, the Senate Judiciary Committee will vote to approve or return the nominee.
  • If approved, the nominee is voted on by the full Senate.
  • If the Committee votes to return the nominee to the president, the president has the opportunity to re-nominate the individual.
  • The Senate holds a vote on the candidate.
  • If the Senate confirms the nomination, the nominee receives a commission to serve a lifelong position as a federal judge.
  • If the Senate does not confirm the nomination, that nominee does not become a judge.

See also

External links

Footnotes

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 The White House, "President Biden Announces Third Slate of Judicial Nominees," May 12, 2021
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 Congress.gov, "PN571 — Karen McGlashan Williams — The Judiciary," accessed October 27, 2021
  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 The White House, "Nominations Sent to the Senate," May 12, 2021
  4. ↑ The Third Branch, "Judicial Milestones," May 2009
  5. ↑ U.S. District Court for the District of New Jersey, "Reappointment of incumbent magistrate judge," accessed April 28, 2017
  6. ↑ Federal Judicial Center, "Williams, Karen McGlashan," accessed November 2, 2021
  7. ↑ American Bar Association, "RATINGS OF ARTICLE III AND ARTICLE IV JUDICIAL NOMINEES 117TH CONGRESS," accessed June 28, 2021
  8. ↑ The Third Branch, "Judicial Milestones," May 2009
  9. ↑ U.S. District Court for the District of New Jersey, "Reappointment of incumbent magistrate judge," accessed April 28, 2017

Political offices
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New Jersey courts

Federal courts:

Third Circuit Court of Appeals • U.S. District Court: District of New Jersey • U.S. Bankruptcy Court: District of New Jersey

State courts:

New Jersey Supreme Court • New Jersey Superior Court, Appellate Division • New Jersey Superior Courts • New Jersey Municipal Courts • New Jersey Tax Court

State resources:

Courts in New Jersey • New Jersey judicial elections • Judicial selection in New Jersey

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