Union County Court cases in Union County, Elizabeth, NJ
Union County Superior Court in Elizabeth, NJ is a New Jersey Superior Court (state trial court of general jurisdiction) serving the Union Vicinage. It handles countywide matters through the Law Division (Civil Part, Special Civil Part including Landlord-Tenant and Small Claims, and Criminal Part), the Family Division, and the Chancery Division (General Equity and Probate). Common case types include civil lawsuits (tort, contract, landlord-tenant, small claims), criminal cases involving indictable offenses and related pretrial proceedings, family matters (divorce, custody/parenting time, child support, domestic violence restraining orders, juvenile delinquency, abuse/neglect, adoption), and probate/guardianship disputes. The court also hears appeals from municipal courts, including traffic and DWI cases, and processes expungements, name changes, and other statutory applications arising within Union County.
Union County Court Contact and Location Information
| Court Type: | County |
| County: | Union |
| Street Address: | 2 Broad St. |
| City: | Elizabeth |
| Zip Code: | 7207 |
| Phone: | 908-787-1650 |
| Hours: | Monday - Friday: 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. |
| Website URL: | https://www.njcourts.gov/courts/vicinages/union.html |
| Parking: | There is metered parking throughout the area. Metered lots are on Dickinson Street, Caldwell Place, Elizabethtown Plaza and Elizabeth Avenue. All are a short walk to the Courthouse. |
| Directions: | From NJ Turnpike (Approximate distance: 1.7 miles) Get off at Exit 13. Follow signs to NJ 439 (Bayway Avenue). Come off ramp, stay on Bayway Avenue. At the fourth light, turn right onto South Broad Street. Follow South Broad Street one mile. The Courthouse will be on your left. From Garden State Parkway (Approximate distance: 3.5 miles) Get off at Exit 140. Follow signs saying Elizabeth - NJ 82 East, (NJ 82 is also known as Morris Avenue. Turn right onto Morris Avenue. Follow Morris Avenue to the end in Elizabeth - approximately 3 miles to the end, turn left - then right under the railroad overpass onto Broad Street. Follow Broad Street for approximately ½ mile. At the fourth traffic signal, the Courthouse will be on your right. U.S. 1 & 9 from the North (Approximate distance: 2 3/4 miles) Take U.S. 1 & 9 South past Newark International Airport into Elizabeth. Follow U.S. 1 & 9 for approximately 2 miles. After going under the railroad overpass, keep right for approximately ½ mile. Take the exit ramp immediately before crossing the Elizabeth River Bridge (viaduct). At the stop sign, turn right onto Elizabeth Avenue. From the turn onto Elizabeth Avenue, it is approximately 3/8 mile to the Courthouse. U.S. 1 & 9 from the South Stay on U.S. 1 & 9 entering Elizabeth. Turn right onto Bayway Ave. Continue on Bayway Ave. to South Broad Street. Turn left onto South Broad Street. Follow South Broad St for 1 mile, the Court House will be on your left. U.S. 22 from the West (Approximate distance 3 ½ miles) Follow U.S. 22 into Union Township past the center islands that is between the eastbound and westbound roadways. Follow U.S. 22 for about one more mile. Turn right onto (NJ 82) Morris Avenue to Elizabeth. Follow Morris Avenue to the dead end at the railroad overpass in Elizabeth - approximately 3 miles. Turn left then right onto Broad Street. Follow Broad Street to the fourth traffic signal - approximately ½ mile. From Rt. 78 West (Approximate distance: 6 ½ miles) Take Rt. 78 East to the Union-Springfield exit. Turn left onto Morris Avenue (NJ 82). Follow the signs - approximately 6 miles. Stay on Morris Avenue to the end at the Railroad overpass in Elizabeth. Turn left, then right onto Broad Street. Follow Broad Street for ½ mile to the fourth traffic signal. |
| Forms & Filing: | Forms Catalog |
| Divisions / Services: | Union Ombudsman : Maria Velazquez 908-787-1650 ext. 21028 |
| Jury Service: | Jury Information |
| Languages: | Multi |
| ADA: | Ryan Crammer - Union ADA Coordinator |
| ADA Phone: | 908-787-1650 ext. 21185 |
| Wikipedia: | https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Union_County_Courthouse_(New_Jersey) |
Services and Case Types Handled in Union County Court
Union County Superior Court serves as the county's general-jurisdiction trial court. It handles felony criminal prosecutions; major civil actions (contracts, torts, real property); family law (divorce, custody, support); and, where assigned, juvenile and probate/equity matters. Public services include:
- Case intake and filings: civil complaints, petitions, motions, and processing of criminal charging documents; e-filing where available.
- Protective orders: domestic violence and stalking orders, temporary and final.
- Court hearings: arraignments, preliminary hearings, motion calendars, settlement conferences, jury and bench trials, sentencings.
- Jury services: summonsing, qualification, orientation, hardship requests/deferrals, panel assignment, and juror payment.
- Records and assistance: calendars, certified copies, case lookups, fee payment, interpreters, ADA accommodations, mediation/ADR, and self-help resources.
It provides neutral adjudication, enforces court orders, and maintains permanent records to ensure public access to justice.