New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie has nominated nine lawyers to various judicial positions, including seven to the Superior Court bench. He also has nominated an appeals court judge for tenure.

Christie on Tuesday nominated seven judges to the Superior Court: Rodney Cunningham of Galloway, Christine Smith of Upper Township, Marlene Sheppard of Ocean City, LaToyia Jenkins of Butler, John Burke III of Annandale, Richard Hertzberg of Warren and Patricia Carney of Basking Ridge.