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MATTER OF FENSTER

138 N.J. 134 (1994)

649 A.2d 393

IN THE MATTER OF JUDGE PHILIP A. FENSTER, A JUDGE OF THE PATERSON MUNICIPAL COURT.

The Supreme Court of New Jersey.

Decided November 18, 1994.

Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Patrick J. Monahan, Jr., Counsel, argued the cause on behalf of the Advisory Committee on Judicial Conduct.

Leonard M. Bitterman argued the cause for respondent.

PER CURIAM.

Respondent, Judge Philip A. Fenster, a municipal court judge, was charged with judicial misconduct. After hearing the matter, the Advisory Committee on Judicial Conduct recommended censure, finding that his conduct required a more severe sanction than public reprimand. We agree, but conclude that a suspension is warranted.

Respondent was charged with improperly permitting the Mayor of Paterson "to make a speech during a court proceeding." On August...

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