New Municipal Judge Takes The Bench In East Orange

EAST ORANGE, NJ — East Orange recently swore in its newest municipal court judge, and she’s a familiar face in the city.

East Orange native Rhea Moore was sworn in to her new position on Oct. 20 at city hall.

Moore previously served as outside counsel for the City of East Orange. Her law practice – which is based in East Orange – focuses on the areas of workers' compensation defense matters, employment law, civil rights law, civil litigation and municipal court matters.

Her previous legal clients include the City of Newark, Passaic Valley Sewerage Commission, South Orange Parking Authority and the East Orange Board of Education.

Moore received a dual BA in psychology and criminal justice from the University of Connecticut and her Juris Doctorate from City University of New York (CUNY). She is a member of the New Jersey State Bar Association, the Association of Black Women Lawyers of New Jersey and The American Bar Association.

She is also a former star track athlete who volunteers as a coach and provides pro bono services at the East Orange Family Success Center.

Moore joins a judicial team that includes Chief Judge Sherwin Campbell and fellow municipal court judges Marvin Braker, Samantha Mendenhall, Steven Brister and Chandra Cole.

She has already received a big thumbs-up from Campbell, who said Moore is the “right person at the right time.”

“Judge Moore is a person of exceptional character who has consistently demonstrated her ability to meet the responsibilities and demands required of this position,” Mayor Ted Green said.

“In her new capacity, Judge Moore is not only representing our community, she is an active part of it,” Green added. “The legal system is complex and I believe that Judge Moore’s practical experiences combined with her inner instincts will make her a valuable asset to the City of East Orange and the people we serve.”

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