Judge Sheila A. Venable: Professional Background and Legal Expertise

Appointed By: Gov. Richard J. Codey

Biography

The Hon. Sheila A. Venable is the assignment judge for the Essex County Superior Court (Vicinage 5) in New Jersey. She was appointed to the post by Chief Justice Stuart Rabner on February 1, 2021, filling a vacancy created by the retirement of the Hon. Sallyanne Floria.


Prior to her appointment, Venable presided as a judge for the Hudson County Superior Court (Vicinage 6), a position to which she was selected by former Governor Richard Codey (2005) and reappointed by former Governor Chris Christie (2011). During her tenure there, she held assignments in the Family Division (2005) and the Criminal Division (2005 to 2021).


Venable earned a bachelor’s degree in political science from California State University, Northridge in 1978. She then completed a J.D. at Santa Clara University School of Law in 1982.


After graduating from law school, Venable entered into private practice in Palo Alto. Shortly after, she relocated to New Jersey, working as a designated counsel on behalf of the Department of Public Advocate for the State Public Defender’s Office (1986 to 1988), an assistant public defender for the City of Jersey City (1986 to 1988), an assistant prosecutor for the City of Jersey City (1989 to 1991) and chief municipal prosecutor for the City of Jersey City (1991 to 1993). Then, in 1993, she was selected to serve as a judge for the Jersey City Municipal Court.


Raised in Southern California, Venable attended Simi Valley High School. She financed her studies by working in insurance and in retail at the Northridge Fashion Center.

Recent Cases by Hon. Sheila A. Venable

On June 13, 2023 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Essex County. Judge SHEILA A VENABLE presiding.

5 Files
Filed

Jun 13, 2023

Status

Transfer

Judge

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Court

Essex County

County

Essex County, NJ

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Automobile

Case Last Refreshed

Sep 20, 2023

On May 31, 2023 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Essex County. Judge VENABLE, SHEILA presiding.

5 Files
Filed

May 31, 2023

Status

Transfer

Judge

Hon. VENABLE, SHEILA Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for VENABLE, SHEILA

Court

Essex County

County

Essex County, NJ

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Automobile

Case Last Refreshed

Aug 11, 2023

On May 18, 2023 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Essex County. Judge SHEILA A VENABLE presiding.

6 Files
Filed

May 18, 2023

Status

Active

Judge

Hon. SHEILA A VENABLE Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for SHEILA A VENABLE

Court

Essex County

County

Essex County, NJ

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Personal Injury

Case Last Refreshed

Aug 08, 2023

On May 11, 2023 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Essex County. Judge VENABLE, SHEILA presiding.

8 Files
Filed

May 11, 2023

Status

Transfer

Judge

Hon. VENABLE, SHEILA Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for VENABLE, SHEILA

Court

Essex County

County

Essex County, NJ

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Automobile

Case Last Refreshed

Aug 09, 2023

On May 1, 2023 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Essex County. Judge SHEILA A VENABLE presiding.

18 Files
Filed

May 01, 2023

Status

Active

Judge

Hon. SHEILA A VENABLE Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for SHEILA A VENABLE

Court

Essex County

County

Essex County, NJ

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Automobile

Case Last Refreshed

Aug 08, 2023

On February 14, 2023 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Essex County. Judge VENABLE, SHEILA presiding.

5 Files
Filed

Feb 14, 2023

Status

Transfer

Judge

Hon. VENABLE, SHEILA Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for VENABLE, SHEILA

Court

Essex County

County

Essex County, NJ

Practice Area

Commercial

Matter Type

Breach of Contract

Case Last Refreshed

Aug 09, 2023

On January 23, 2023 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Essex County. Judge VENABLE, SHEILA presiding.

6 Files
Filed

Jan 23, 2023

Status

Transfer

Judge

Hon. VENABLE, SHEILA Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for VENABLE, SHEILA

Court

Essex County

County

Essex County, NJ

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Automobile

Case Last Refreshed

Aug 08, 2023

On January 20, 2023 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Essex County. Judge VENABLE, SHEILA presiding.

7 Files
Filed

Jan 20, 2023

Status

Transfer

Judge

Hon. VENABLE, SHEILA Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for VENABLE, SHEILA

Court

Essex County

County

Essex County, NJ

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Personal Injury

Case Last Refreshed

Aug 09, 2023

On January 12, 2023 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Essex County. Judge VENABLE, SHEILA presiding.

Filed

Jan 12, 2023

Status

Transfer

Judge

Hon. VENABLE, SHEILA Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for VENABLE, SHEILA

Court

Essex County

County

Essex County, NJ

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Personal Injury

Case Last Refreshed

Aug 14, 2023

On December 20, 2022 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Essex County. Judge VENABLE, SHEILA presiding.

6 Files
Filed

Dec 20, 2022

Status

Transfer

Judge

Hon. VENABLE, SHEILA Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for VENABLE, SHEILA

Court

Essex County

County

Essex County, NJ

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Automobile

Case Last Refreshed

Aug 16, 2023

On December 19, 2022 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Essex County. Judge VENABLE, SHEILA presiding.

7 Files
Filed

Dec 19, 2022

Status

Transfer

Judge

Hon. VENABLE, SHEILA Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for VENABLE, SHEILA

Court

Essex County

County

Essex County, NJ

Case Last Refreshed

Aug 16, 2023

On November 29, 2022 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Essex County. Judge SHEILA A VENABLE presiding.

10 Files
Filed

Nov 29, 2022

Status

Transfer

Judge

Hon. SHEILA A VENABLE Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for SHEILA A VENABLE

Court

Essex County

County

Essex County, NJ

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Automobile

Case Last Refreshed

Aug 16, 2023

On November 18, 2022 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Essex County. Judge VENABLE, SHEILA presiding.

7 Files
Filed

Nov 18, 2022

Status

Transfer

Judge

Hon. VENABLE, SHEILA Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for VENABLE, SHEILA

Court

Essex County

County

Essex County, NJ

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Automobile

Case Last Refreshed

Dec 22, 2023

On September 23, 2022 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Essex County. Judge VENABLE, SHEILA presiding.

Filed

Sep 23, 2022

Status

Closed

Judge

Hon. VENABLE, SHEILA Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for VENABLE, SHEILA

Court

Essex County

County

Essex County, NJ

Case Last Refreshed

Aug 14, 2023

On September 14, 2022 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Essex County. Judge VENABLE, SHEILA presiding.

10 Files
Filed

Sep 14, 2022

Status

Transfer

Judge

Hon. VENABLE, SHEILA Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for VENABLE, SHEILA

Court

Essex County

County

Essex County, NJ

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Personal Injury

Case Last Refreshed

Aug 16, 2023

On August 31, 2022 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Essex County. Judge SHEILA A VENABLE presiding.

7 Files
Filed

Aug 31, 2022

Status

Transfer

Judge

Hon. SHEILA A VENABLE Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for SHEILA A VENABLE

Court

Essex County

County

Essex County, NJ

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Automobile

Case Last Refreshed

Aug 13, 2023

On August 23, 2022 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Essex County. Judge VENABLE, SHEILA presiding.

18 Files
Filed

Aug 23, 2022

Status

Transfer

Judge

Hon. VENABLE, SHEILA Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for VENABLE, SHEILA

Court

Essex County

County

Essex County, NJ

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Malpractice

Case Last Refreshed

Aug 16, 2023

On August 18, 2022 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Essex County. Judge SHEILA A VENABLE presiding.

8 Files
Filed

Aug 18, 2022

Status

Dismissal

Judge

Hon. SHEILA A VENABLE Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for SHEILA A VENABLE

Court

Essex County

County

Essex County, NJ

Case Last Refreshed

Sep 26, 2023

On August 12, 2022 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Essex County. Judge VENABLE, SHEILA presiding.

3 Files
Filed

Aug 12, 2022

Status

Settlement

Judge

Hon. VENABLE, SHEILA Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for VENABLE, SHEILA

Court

Essex County

County

Essex County, NJ

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

General Torts

Case Last Refreshed

Aug 14, 2023

On August 11, 2022 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Essex County. Judge SHEILA A VENABLE presiding.

3 Files
Filed

Aug 11, 2022

Status

Active

Judge

Hon. SHEILA A VENABLE Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for SHEILA A VENABLE

Court

Essex County

County

Essex County, NJ

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Automobile

Case Last Refreshed

Aug 14, 2023

On May 10, 2022 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Essex County. Judge VENABLE, SHEILA presiding.

10 Files
Filed

May 10, 2022

Status

Transfer

Judge

Hon. VENABLE, SHEILA Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for VENABLE, SHEILA

Court

Essex County

County

Essex County, NJ

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Automobile

Case Last Refreshed

Aug 11, 2023

On January 27, 2022 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Essex County. Judge VENABLE, SHEILA presiding.

36 Files
Filed

Jan 27, 2022

Status

Active

Judge

Hon. VENABLE, SHEILA Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for VENABLE, SHEILA

Court

Essex County

County

Essex County, NJ

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Personal Injury

Case Last Refreshed

Dec 25, 2023

On October 22, 2021 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Essex County. Judge VENABLE, SHEILA presiding.

13 Files
Filed

Oct 22, 2021

Status

Transfer

Judge

Hon. VENABLE, SHEILA Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for VENABLE, SHEILA

Court

Essex County

County

Essex County, NJ

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Automobile

Case Last Refreshed

Aug 09, 2023

On October 5, 2021 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Essex County. Judge VENABLE, SHEILA presiding.

47 Files
Filed

Oct 05, 2021

Status

Want of Prosecution

Judge

Hon. VENABLE, SHEILA Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for VENABLE, SHEILA

Court

Essex County

County

Essex County, NJ

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Automobile

Case Last Refreshed

Aug 10, 2023

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