PARSIPPANY — The Honorable Frank D. DeRienzo was formally sworn in as a Judge of the New Jersey Superior Court during a ceremonial oath of office held Thursday, January 15, at the Morris County Courthouse.The ceremony was conducted under the auspices of the Superior Court of New Jersey, Morris/Sussex Vicinage, and marked DeRienzo’s official assumption of judicial duties following his confirmation by the New Jersey Senate. Family members, colleagues, members of the legal community, and invited guests gathered to recognize the occasion.
The program included a procession of judges, presentation of the colors by the Rainbow Lakes Volunteer Fire Company, the Pledge of Allegiance, and the national anthem. The Honorable Wendy A. Rekow, J.S.C., of the Somerset/Hunterdon/Warren Vicinage administered the oath of office. Remarks were offered by leaders from the Morris County and Sussex County Bar Associations, as well as fellow members of the judiciary.
Judge DeRienzo brings more than a decade of legal experience to the bench. Prior to his appointment, he practiced civil litigation at the Cedar Knolls law firm of Leary, Bride, Mergner & Bongiovanni, P.A., where his work focused on personal injury defense, construction defect litigation, premises liability, and product liability matters. His professional excellence was recognized through repeated selection as a Super Lawyers “Rising Star,” an honor reserved for a small percentage of attorneys statewide.
A graduate of Rutgers Law School–Newark, DeRienzo is admitted to practice in New Jersey and New York, as well as before the U.S. District Court for the District of New Jersey. He has also been actively involved in the New Jersey State Bar Association, serving in leadership and committee roles, including as a trustee and member of the association’s legislative and civil trial committees.
Beyond his legal career, Judge DeRienzo has demonstrated a longstanding commitment to public service within the Parsippany-Troy Hills community. He has been an active member of the Parsippany-Troy Hills Fire Department District 2 for more than 15 years, serving in leadership positions including Captain, Deputy Chief, and President.
Following the administration of the oath, Judge DeRienzo addressed those in attendance, expressing gratitude to his family, colleagues, and mentors, and reaffirming his commitment to fairness, integrity, and the rule of law.
The ceremony concluded with closing remarks and a formal recession of judges, officially welcoming Judge DeRienzo to the New Jersey Superior Court bench.
