The new judge replaces Judge Jason Witcher, who is stepped down after a controversy in which he alleged anti-Latino bias in municipal court in a neighboring New Jersey county.
“I feel blessed that I’m able to provide that representation on a local level for the borough of Penns Grove and reach more people,” said Lopez, 57. “I think municipal courts are the people’s courts. And I just feel incredibly blessed and humbled really.”
Lopez said she couldn’t speak to Witcher’s allegations of anti-Latino bias in Millville court, but stated she would address any discrimination or unfair treatment witnessed in her courtroom in Penns Grove. “The only trepidation that I have about this very exciting time is those shoes that I have to fill,” Lopez said. “I’m going to work really hard at it, but he did a fantastic job from my perspective.”
at the end of her term in May 2022. Both the judge and her advocates sought an explanation for why she didn’t receive her expected reappointment.
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