Jamel Ken Semper
b. 1981 · Brooklyn, NY
Judicial Service
| Court | Title | Appointed By | Commissioned | Termination |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| U.S. District Court for the District of New Jersey | Judge | Joseph R. Biden (Democratic) | Dec 1, 2023 | — |
Education
- Hampton University, B.A., 2003
- Rutgers School of Law -- Newark, J.D., 2007
Professional Career
Law clerk, Hon. Harold Fullilove, Superior Court of New Jersey, 2007-2008; Assistant prosecutor, Union County, New Jersey, 2008-2013; Appellate Unit, 2008-2009; Juvenile Unit, 2009-2010; Adult Trial Unit, 2010-2013; Assistant prosecutor, Essex County, New Jersey, 2013-2016; Trial Unit, 2013-2014; Carjacking Unit, 2014; Homicide Task Force, 2014-2016; Director, Special Prosecutions Unit, Essex County, New Jersey, 2016-2018; Assistant U.S. attorney, District of New Jersey, 2018-2023; Violent Crimes Unit, 2018-2019; Economic Crimes Unit, 2019; Chief, Violent Crimes Unit, 2019-2020; Chief, Organized Crime and Gangs Unit, 2020-2022; Chief, Newark Violent Crime Initiative, 2021-2023; Deputy chief, Criminal Division, 2022-2023