About C. Catherine

C — Catherine Jannarone practices family law in Matawan, New Jersey. She has been a prominent figure in the legal community since her admission to the bar in 1983. The firm focuses on various aspects of family law, including divorce, estate planning, real estate law, and municipal law. Her experience allows her to navigate complex legal matters with ease. She earned her J.D. from UDC David A.

Clarke School of Law in 1981. Prior to that, she obtained a B.A. in Criminology from the University of Maryland - Eastern Shore in 1974. Additionally, she holds a paralegal certification from Georgetown University, which she received in 1975. This educational background laid a strong foundation for her legal career — Catherine's career includes significant roles in the judiciary. She served as a Municipal Court Judge in New Jersey, a position she held multiple times between 1995 and 2006.

These experiences provided her with a unique perspective on the judicial process and enhanced her understanding of municipal law. As an associate lawyer since 1982, she is known for her dedication to her clients and her commitment to justice. Her caseload primarily involves divorce proceedings and estate planning, but she also handles real estate and municipal law cases. Catherine is adept at guiding clients through the legal system, ensuring they understand each step of their case. She frequently engages in negotiations and settlement discussions, aiming for resolutions that are beneficial for all parties involved. Catherine is actively involved in several professional organizations.

She is a member of the New Jersey State Bar Association and the Monmouth County Women’s Bar Association. Furthermore, she has been a part of the Collaborative Divorce Professionals of New Jersey and the International Academy of Collaborative Professionals. Her involvement in these associations supports her collaborative law practices and her dedication to improving the legal field in her community. In addition to her legal practice, Catherine serves as a Matrimonial Early Settlement Panelist for the Superior Court of New Jersey in Monmouth County. This role allows her to contribute to the community by helping couples reach amicable settlements in their divorce cases. Her experience and involvement in various legal associations make her a well-respected figure in family law in New Jersey.

Education

UDC David A. Clarke School of Law

J.D. (1981)

1981

UDC David A. Clarke School of Law

J.D. (1981)

1981

University of Maryland - Eastern Shore

B.A. (1974) | Criminology

1974

Georgetown University

Paralegal Certification (1975) | Paralegal Certification

Languages

English (Spoken)

Experience

Former Municipal Court Judge

Township of Hazlet
2006

Former Municipal Court Judge

Borough of Atlantic Highlands
2005

Former Municipal Court Judge

Borough of Keyport
1995

Law Offices of C. Catherine Jannarone
1983

Associate Lawyer

Law Offices of Gerald A. DelTufo
1982

Accepted Jurisdictions

New Jersey

Court Admissions

New Jersey Municipal Court State Trial Court

Types of Cases Handled

family law divorce estate planning real estate law municipal law

Legal Services Scope

Initial filing Negotiations Settlement discussions

Professional Associations

Collaborative Divorce Professionals of New Jersey

Current

Mid-Jersey Collaborative Law Alliance

Current

Jersey Shore Collaborative Law Group

Current

International Academy of Collaborative Professionals

Current

has membership of New Jersey, Monmouth County and Monmouth County Women’s Bar Association

Current

Matrimonial Early Settlement Panelist, Superior Court of New Jersey Monmouth County

Current

Former has membership and Past President of Monmouth County Municipal Court Judges Association

Current

Mid-Jersey Collaborative Law Alliance

has membership Current

New Jersey State Bar Association

Current

Office Locations

Main Office

 30 Freneau Avenue,Suite 1B Matawan NJ 07747

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