Douglas M. Fasciale

Douglas M. Fasciale (born November 5, 1960) is an American lawyer who serves as a justice of the Supreme Court of New Jersey. He is a former judge of the New Jersey Superior Court, Appellate Division. In August 2022, he was appointed by Chief Justice Stuart Rabner as a temporary justice of the Supreme Court of New Jersey. In October 2022, he was confirmed to a permanent position on the court.

Early life and education

Fasciale was born on November 5, 1960, in Hackensack, New Jersey. He received a Bachelor of Arts from Seton Hall University in 1982 and a Juris Doctor from Seton Hall University School of Law in 1986. In May 2023, Fasciale received a Master of Laws degree in judicial studies from Duke University School of Law's Bolch Judicial Institute, a program for sitting judges, and was the graduating class speaker. His Master of Laws thesis, "A Case Study Analyzing How Trial Judge Experience Shapes Intermediate Appellate Review of Discretionary Determinations," was published by the Seton Hall Law Review.

Career

Fasciale was a partner with Hoagland, Longo, Moran, Dunst & Doukas until 2004. He served in the special civil part of the superior court as well as the family, civil, and criminal parts of the Superior Court, including terms as presiding judge of both the civil and criminal parts.

New Jersey Supreme Court Appointment In August 2022, Fasciale was one of three judges temporarily appointed by Chief Justice Stuart Rabner to fill the vacancies left by retirements in order to bring the court up to a full roster.

Nomination

In June 2022, Fasciale was rumored to be on a shortlist for appointment to the New Jersey Supreme Court. On September 14, 2022, Governor Phil Murphy announced his intent to nominate Fasciale to serve as a justice of the Supreme Court of New Jersey. Governor Murphy nominated Fasciale to the seat vacated by Justice Faustino J. Fernandez-Vina, who retired on February 15, 2022. On October 13, 2022, his nomination was voted out of committee by a unanimous vote. On October 17, 2022, his nomination was confirmed by a 37–0 vote. He was sworn into office on October 21, 2022.

Personal life

Fasciale lives in Westfield, New Jersey, with his wife Teresa and two sons. He is a Republican.