Shirley Tolentino
Shirley A. Tolentino | |
|---|---|
| New Jersey Superior Court | |
| In office 1984–2010 | |
| Nominated by | Thomas Kean |
| Jersey City Municipal Court | |
| In office 1976–1984 | |
| Nominated by | Paul T. Jordan |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1943 Jersey City, New Jersey, U.S. |
| Died | October 31, 2010 |
| Spouse | Dr. ErnestoTolentino |
Shirley Tolentino (1943–2010) was the first black woman to serve on the New Jersey Superior Court and was the first black woman appointed to the Jersey City Municipal Court and to serve as its presiding judge. She served as president of National Association of Women Judges.