1954-

First Hispanic Newark municipal judge in 1988. Active with the Puerto Rican Congress and Aspira. In 1992, she was nominated for business administrator in Elizabeth and resigned in 1994. She was a member of the NJ State Committee on Women in Courts.

Star Ledger Jan 24, 1988

Bibliography

Byrd, Frederick, “First Hispanic Woman Takes Oath As Judge” Star Ledger Mar 4, 1988

Borondy, Kinga, “Judge Urges Continued Support of Aspira Program for Hispanics” Star Ledger Mar 15, 1990

“James Names Two Women to Bench” Star Ledger Jan 24, 1988

“2 Women for Top Posts” Star Ledger Dec 23, 1992

Star Ledger coverage

“Report of NJ Supreme Court Committee on Women in Courts 1994-1996”