Julien Xavier Neals
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Julien Xavier Neals is a judge on the United States District Court for the District of New Jersey. Neals was nominated to the court by President Joe Biden (D) on April 19, 2021, and confirmed by the United States Senate on June 8, 2021, by a vote of 66-33.[1][2][3] 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.
Prior to his nomination, Neals was a county counsel for Bergen County, New Jersey.[3]
On February 26, 2015, Neals was nominated to the United States District Court for the District of New Jersey by President Barack Obama (D).[4] On January 3, 2017, Neals' nomination was returned to President Obama at the sine die adjournment of the 114th Congress.[5]
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 April 19, 2021, President Joe Biden (D) nominated Neals to the United States District Court for the District of New Jersey. He was confirmed by a 66-33 vote of the U.S. Senate on June 8, 2021. He received commission on June 22, 2021.[1] To read more about the federal nominations process, click here.
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| Nominee Information |
| Name: Julien Neals |
| Court: United States District Court for the District of New Jersey |
| Progress |
| Confirmed 50 days after nomination. |
 Nominated: April 19, 2021
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| ABA Rating: Well qualified
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| Questionnaire: Questionnaire |
| Hearing: April 28, 2021
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| QFRs: (Hover over QFRs to read more) |
| Reported: May 20, 2021
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| Confirmed: June 8, 2021
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| Vote: 66-33
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Confirmation vote
The U.S. Senate confirmed Neals on June 8, 2021, on a vote of 66-33.[6] To see a full breakdown of the vote on the official U.S. Senate website, click here.
| Julien Xavier Neals confirmation vote (June 8, 2021) | |||||||||
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| Party | Yea | Nay | No vote | ||||||
 Democratic |
48 | 0 | 0 | ||||||
 Republican |
17 | 33 | 0 | ||||||
 Independent |
1 | 0 | 1 | ||||||
| Total | 66 | 33 | 1 | ||||||
Senate Judiciary Committee hearing
The committee voted to advance Neals' nomination to the full Senate on May 20, 2021.
Nomination
On March 30, 2021, President Joe Biden (D) announced his intent to nominate Neals to a seat on the United States District Court for the District of New Jersey. The president officially nominated Neals on April 19.[1][3]
Neals was nominated to replace Judge William Martini, who assumed senior status on February 10, 2015.[1]
The American Bar Association rated Neals Well Qualified.[7] To read more about ABA ratings, click here.
United States District Court for the District of New Jersey (2015)
Julien Xavier Neals received a nomination to the United States District Court for the District of New Jersey on February 26, 2015, from President Barack Obama. On the nomination:
| " | I am honored to put forward these highly qualified candidates for the federal bench. They will be distinguished public servants and valuable additions to the United States District Court.[8] | ” |
| —President Barack Obama[4] | ||
The American Bar Association rated Neals Unanimously Well Qualified for the nomination.[9]
Neals' Committee on the Judiciary hearing was held on September 30, 2015, and his nomination was reported to the full Senate on November 5, 2015. On January 3, 2017, Neals' nomination was returned to President Obama at the sine die adjournment of the 114th Congress.[5]
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Neals earned his B.A. from Morehouse College in 1986 and his J.D. from the Emory University School of Law in 1991.[3]
Professional career
- 2015-2021: County counsel, Bergen County, New Jersey
- 2014-2015: Attorney, Chasan Leyner & Lamparello, P.C.
- 2006-2014: City of Newark
- 2010-2014:' Business Administrator
- 2008-2010: Corporation counsel
- 2006-2008: Chief judge, Newark Municipal Court
- 1992-2006: Associate, Chasan Leyner & Lamparello, P.C.
- 1991-1992: Law clerk, Judge Seymour Margulies, New Jersey Vicinage 6[4][10]
Awards and associations
Note: The awards and associations below are listed as they appeared on Neals' 2015 Senate Judiciary questionnaire.
Awards
- 2014: Gibbons Trendsetter Award
- 2014: Black History Month Celebration Recognition Award, Essex County Prosecutor's Office
- 2014: Greater Newark Conservancy Special Recognition Award
- 2013: Outstanding Public Service Award, Caribbean American Heritage & Cultural Foundation of New Jersey
- 2011: Pro Bono Leader Award, Volunteer Lawyers for Justice
- 2011: Administrator's Award, Honorable Luis A. Quintana, Councilman at Large, 17th Annual Breakfast
- 2011: Guest of Honor Award, Newark Firefighters Union
- 2011: Certificate of Appreciation Walk for Community Empowerment, Urban League of Essex County
- 2010: Walter A. Lucas Special Merit Award, Essex County Bar Association
- 2010: Men of Vision, Famous Fathers Famous Sons Recognition, Newark Municipal Council President Mildred C. Crump
- 2009: New Jersey Business Community Award, Caribbean American Business Association
- 2008: Flame Award, Second Annual Comprehensive Summer Internship Program, City of Newark Law Department
- 2008: Inaugural Essence of Inspiration Award, Newark Emergency Services for Families
- 2008: Recognition Award, Essex County Municipal Court Judges Association
- 2007: Certificate of Appreciation Annual Men's Career Day, Rutgers University
- 2007: Benjamin E. Mays Excellence in Community Service Award, United Negro College Fund
- 2007: Certificate of Special Recognition Career Day, First Avenue School Newark
- 2007: Certificate of Appreciation Urban League of Essex County Career Day, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Elementary School
Associations
- 2014: Legislative committee member, New Jersey League of Municipalities
- 2011-2014: Board member, Newark Downtown District
- 2010-2011: Trustee, New Jersey State Bar Foundation
- 2009: Planning committee member, Fugitive Safe Surrender Newark Program, New Jersey
- 2008-Present: Board of trustees, Volunteer Lawyers for Justice
- 2011-2013: Chairman
- 2007-2008: Steering committee member, Newark Reentry Legal Services
- 2002-2006: Trustee, Hudson County Bar Association[10]
About the court
| District of New Jersey |
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| 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: |
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.
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
- United States District Court for the District of New Jersey
- United States Court of Appeals for the 3rd Circuit
External links
- Search Google News for this topic
- United States District Court for the District of New Jersey
- Biography from the Federal Judicial Center
- The White House, "President Obama Nominates Two to Serve on the United States District Courts," February 26, 2015
Footnotes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 Congress.gov, "PN393 — Julien Xavier Neals — The Judiciary," accessed May 24, 2021
- ↑ Senate Committee on the Judiciary, "Nominations," accessed April 28, 2021
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 The White House, "President Biden Announces Intent to Nominate 11 Judicial Candidates," March 30, 2021
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 The White House, "President Obama Nominates Two to Serve on the United States District Courts," February 26, 2015
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 United States Congress, "PN 233 — Julien Xavier Neals — The Judiciary," accessed January 3, 2017
- ↑ /roll_call_vote_cfm.cfm?congress=117&session=1&vote=00220 U.S. Senate, "Roll Call Vote 117th Congress - 1st Session: Vote Summary," accessed June 8, 2021
- ↑ American Bar Association, "RATINGS OF ARTICLE III AND ARTICLE IV JUDICIAL NOMINEES 117TH CONGRESS," last updated June 22, 2021
- ↑ Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.
- ↑ American Bar Association, "Ratings of Article III Judicial Nominees: 114th Congress," accessed March 11, 2015
- ↑ 10.0 10.1 Senate Judiciary Committee, "Questionnaire for the Judicial Nominees," accessed April 20, 2015
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United States District Court for the District of New Jersey |
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| Commissioned in 2024 |
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| Commissioned in 2023 |
Kai Scott • Tamika Montgomery-Reeves • Margaret R. Guzman • Daniel Calabretta • Matthew Garcia • DeAndrea G. Benjamin • Cindy Chung • Adrienne Nelson • Lindsay Jenkins • Gina Méndez-Miró • Araceli Martínez-Olguín • Jamar Walker • Ana Reyes • Jamal Whitehead • Gordon Gallagher • Matthew Brookman• Maria Araujo Kahn• James Simmons • Robert Ballou• Andrew Schopler • Jonathan Grey• Colleen Lawless • Arun Subramanian • Jessica Clarke • Robert Kirsch • Michael Farbiarz • Anthony Johnstone • Orelia Merchant • Wesley Hsu • Bradley Garcia • LaShonda A. Hunt • Nancy Gbana Abudu • Amanda Brailsford • Darrel Papillion • Jeremy Daniel • Hernan D. Vera • Julie Rikelman • Nusrat Choudhury • P. Casey Pitts • Myong Joun • Kymberly Evanson • Tiffany Cartwright • Rachel Bloomekatz • Natasha Merle • Dale Ho • Philip Hadji • Rita Lin • Brendan Hurson • Vernon D. Oliver • Matthew Maddox • Julia Munley • Brandy McMillion • Susan DeClercq • Julia Kobick • Ramon Reyes, Jr. • Ana de Alba • Kenly Kiya Kato • Mónica Ramírez Almadani • Jeffrey M. Bryan • Jamel Semper • Irma Ramirez • Richard Federico • Loren AliKhan • Brandon Long • Jerry Edwards Jr.• Sara Hill • Joseph Laroski | ||
| Commissioned in 2022 | David Herrera Urias • Gabriel Sanchez • Holly Thomas • Maame Ewusi-Mensah Frimpong • David Ruiz • Charles Fleming • Bridget Brennan • Leonard Stark • Alison J. Nathan • John Chun • Julie Rubin • Jacqueline Scott Corley • Ruth Bermudez Montenegro • Victoria Calvert • Georgette Castner • Anne Traum • Cristina Silva • Ketanji Brown Jackson (Supreme Court) • Sarah Geraghty • Hector Gonzalez • Fred Slaughter • Jennifer Rochon • Robert Huie • Sunshine S. Sykes • Stephanie Dawkins Davis • Evelyn Padin • Sherilyn P. Garnett • Ana de Alba • J. Michelle Childs • Trina Thompson • Elizabeth Hanes • Nancy Maldonado • Nina Morrison • Gregory Williams • John Z. Lee • Sal Mendoza, Jr. • Lara Montecalvo • Florence Pan • Andre Mathis • Sarah A.L. Merriam • Jennifer Rearden • Roopali Desai • María Antongiorgi-Jordán • Camille Vélez-Rivé • Doris Pryor • Frances Kay Behm • Dana Douglas • Mia Roberts Perez • Anne Nardacci • Jeffery P. Hopkins | ||
| Commissioned in 2021 |
Ketanji Brown Jackson • Zahid Quraishi • Julien Xavier Neals • Deborah Boardman • Regina Rodriguez • Candace Jackson-Akiwumi • Lydia Kay Griggsby • Tiffany Cunningham • Eunice Lee • Angel Kelley • Florence Pan • Veronica Rossman • David G. Estudillo • Sarah A.L. Merriam • Gustavo Gelpí • Christine O'Hearn • Margaret Strickland • Karen McGlashan Williams • Patricia Tolliver Giles • Toby Heytens • Michael Nachmanoff • Sarala Nagala • Beth Robinson • Omar A. Williams • Myrna Pérez • Jia Cobb • Tana Lin • Lauren King • Lucy H. Koh • Jennifer Sung • Samantha Elliott • Katherine Menendez • Mary Dimke • Linda Lopez • Shalina Kumar • Jane Beckering • Jinsook Ohta • Jennifer L. Thurston • Stephen Locher • Charlotte Sweeney • Nina Nin-Yuen Wang • Arianna Freeman • Jerry Blackwell | ||
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