About Us

    The Judicial Division National Conference of Specialized Court Judges (NCSCJ) is home to judges of limited and special jurisdiction from around the country.

    Who We Are

    The Judicial Division National Conference of Specialized Court Judges is home to judges of limited and special jurisdiction from around the country. Members include traffic, tribal, small claims, international criminal, juvenile and family, problem solving, probate, military and municipal courts judges.

    Our Mission

    To represent special court judges in relation to the legal profession and to the public; to promote a representative, educated and sensitive judiciary providing equal justice under the law; and to assist judges in meeting challenges facing the judiciary.

    Governance

    NCSCJ Executive Committee
    The NCSCJ Executive Committee oversees the iniatitves and activities of the Conference

    NCSCJ Bylaws
    The NCSCJ Bylaws provides the details and structure of the Conference operations

    NCSCJ Discussion Group
    The NCSCJ e-mail discussion group provides a forum for members of to share information, seek advice and obtain professional support.

    National Conference of Specialized Court Judges
    2018-2019 Executive Committee

    CHAIR
    Hon. Richard E.A. Nunes
    Hakenstack, NJ

    CHAIR-ELECT
    Hon. Lisa L. Atkinson                                                 
    Edmonds, WA                                               

    VICE-CHAIR
    Hon. Shelbonnie Hall
    Mobile, AL

    SECRETARY
    Hon. Ronald Ramsey, Sr.
    Decatur, GA                                               

    IMMEDIATE PAST CHAIR
    Col. Tara Osborn (Ret.)
    Pinehurst, NC

    FIRST DISTRICT
    Vacant

    SECOND DISTRICT
    Hon. Pamila J. Brown
    Ellicott City, MD

    THIRD DISTRICT
    Capt. Matthew Fay
    Midlothian, VA                                               

    FOURTH DISTRICT
    Hon. Phinia-Cou Judkins Y Aten
    Conyers, GA

    FIFTH DISTRICT
    Hon. Andra Sparks
    Birmingham, AL                                               

    SIXTH DISTRICT
    Hon. George Perez
    Mendota Heights, MN

    SEVENTH DISTRICT
    Hon. G. Michelle Brown Yazzie
    Isleta, NM                                               

    EIGTH DISTRICT
    Hon. Elizabeth Finn                                         
    Glendale, AZ

    NINETH DISTRICT
    Hon. James M. Riehl                                                   
    Port Orchard, WA

    MEMBER-AT-LARGE
    Hon. Michael Pietruszka
    Buffalo, NY

    MEMBER-AT-LARGE
    Hon. Mary Jane Knisely
    Billings, MT

    MEMBER-AT-LARGE
    Hon. Margarita Solano Bernal
    Tucson, AZ                                               

    DELEGATE TO THE ABA 
    HOUSE OF DELEGATES    
    Col. Linda Murnane                                                     
    Xenia, OH                                               

    LIAISON TO THE ABA 
    BOARD OF GOVERNORS
    Hon. Tom Bolt, Esq.
    St. Thomas, VI