“Lisa Thornton was more than a gifted judge, inspiring trailblazer, and natural leader," New Jersey Supreme Court Justice Stuart Rabner said. "She was brilliant and plainspoken, insightful and honest, direct and witty, and a selfless friend. Judge Thornton also cared deeply about making this a better world through her words and deeds. Her sudden passing is a loss to the judiciary and to humanity.”
May 31, 2023 at 03:43 PM
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Monmouth County Judge Lisa P. Thornton, the first Black female assignment judge in New Jersey, has died at 59 years old.
Thornton, who was named to the bench by former Gov. Jon Corzine in 2008, officially took the helm of Monmouth County courts in September 2014. She previously served as the presiding family part judge and in the civil and criminal divisions. Her death was announced by the Monmouth County Board of Commissioners on the county website and by New Jersey judiciary.
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Monmouth County Assignment Judge Lisa Thornton. Courtesy photo
