Judge Paul X. Escandon
Court: Vicinage 9 Superior Court (Monmouth County)
Location: Freehold, Monmouth County, New Jersey
Judge Paul X. Escandon has drawn persistent allegations of bias against women in divorce and custody courts. During his tenure in Monmouth County’s Family Division (pre-2013), over 40 women publicly protested his consistent rulings favoring men. Four judicial conduct complaints were filed; one resulted in a private reprimand, while the others were dismissed—raising questions about accountability.
His critics accuse him of appointing custody evaluators and GALs who systematically favor fathers, sidelining mothers’ evidence and concerns. The heavy volume of appeals and ethics challenges—backed by demonstrators at the courthouse—suggest systemic imbalance. In 2016, during his reappointment, dissenting witnesses testified he “rule[d] unfairly in divorce proceedings.”
Though reassigned to criminal court in 2013, Escandon’s legacy continues to divide local legal circles. His behavior highlights an ongoing debate about gender bias in family law and the effectiveness of New Jersey’s oversight systems.
🔗 ALWD‑Style Citations
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TheFamilyCourtCircus.com, Monmouth County Court Revealed: Judge Paul Escandon’s Anti‑Woman Bias, https://thefamilycourtcircus.com/monmouth-county-court-revealed
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Ballotpedia, Paul X. Escandon biased court decisions; public protests,
