New Jersey Immigration Courts
New Jersey has two EOIR immigration courts, both in the Third Circuit. The Newark Immigration Court, at 970 Broad Street, hears non-detained cases from across the state. The Elizabeth court sits inside the Elizabeth Contract Detention Facility and hears the cases of people held there.
Carlos Maury, a former U.S. Immigration Judge, represents clients before these courts. Carlos Maury is licensed in Florida. Practice limited to federal immigration law; we represent clients in all 50 states. Call (213) 769-0050 — hablamos español.
Courts in New Jersey
Newark Immigration Court
970 Broad Street, Suite 1200, Newark, NJ 07102
13 judges listed by EOIR · (973) 645-3524
Judges: Leila Mullican (ACIJ), Donna Bates, Shana W. Chen, Corey A. Combs, Nicole A. Lane, Kerri N. Lechtrecker, Carol Moore, Karen Nazaire, Michael Neal, Anthony A. Picione, Dennis Ryan, Chak Wong, Thomas Belsky (Temporary IJ)
Elizabeth Immigration Court
Elizabeth Service Processing Center, 625 Evans Street, Room 148A, Elizabeth, NJ 07201
Detained court · 6 judges listed by EOIR · (908) 787-1355
Judges: Leila Mullican (ACIJ), Ernie Dukes, Adam G. Panopoulos, Tamar H. Wilson, Jason S. Frankenfield (Temporary IJ), Daniel Mulhern (Temporary IJ)
Detained cases in New Jersey
- Elizabeth Immigration Court — Elizabeth Service Processing Center
A detained person can ask for a bond hearing where the law allows it.
Which court is my case in?
Your Notice to Appear or latest hearing notice names it; look it up with your A-number in EOIR's case information system (opens in new tab). A judge may move a case to another court for good cause (8 C.F.R. § 1003.20 (opens in new tab)). Step by step: how to check your immigration court date.
Appeals: the 3rd Circuit
After a final BIA order, a petition for review from New Jersey courts goes to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 3rd Circuit within 30 days (8 U.S.C. § 1252(b)(1)–(2) (opens in new tab)). The BIA follows 3rd Circuit precedent in cases from New Jersey (Matter of Anselmo, 20 I&N Dec. 25 (BIA 1989) (opens in new tab)).
News from these courts
New Immigration Judges for New York, New Jersey and New England Courts, July–September 2026
Newark Immigration Court
From July to September 2026, EOIR named new immigration judges for courts in New York, New Jersey and New England. Who went where and what to check.
Need a defense in these courts? See our deportation defense lawyer page — a former U.S. Immigration Judge — and our immigration bond lawyer page. We also handle asylum, criminal immigration, green card, marriage green card, K-1 fiancé visa, TPS, U visa and VAWA, waiver, appeals and citizenship cases.
Frequently asked questions
How many immigration courts are in New Jersey?
EOIR has 2 court locations in New Jersey: Newark Immigration Court and Elizabeth Immigration Court.
Which New Jersey immigration courts hear detained cases?
Elizabeth Immigration Court. If your family member is held by ICE, the case is usually heard at one of these courts. A detained person can ask for a bond hearing where the law allows it.