For Immediate Release
January 29, 2024

County Commissioners & Monmouth Vicinage announces Honorable Lisa P. Thornton Memorial Hall
Dedication scheduled for early spring 2024

FREEHOLD, NJ – The Monmouth County Board of County Commissioners, in partnership with the Monmouth Vicinage and the Monmouth Bar Association, announced that the west entrance/security vestibule in the Monmouth County Courthouse will be dedicated and named the Honorable Lisa P. Thornton Memorial Hall.

“Judge Thornton was a remarkable public servant,” said Commissioner Director Thomas A. Arnone. “Not only did she reshape the Monmouth Vicinage but her willingness to partner with the County to create programs to assist those in need showed her incredible level of compassion.”

“We are grateful to the Monmouth County Board of Commissioners and all of our county partners for honoring our beloved Assignment Judge Lisa Thornton by dedicating the entrance of our Monmouth County Courthouse to her memory and her remarkable heart and soul,” said Monmouth County Superior Court Assignment Judge Marc C. Lemieux. “Every day I am reminded of my friend Judge Thornton and how she greeted her colleagues, attorneys and members of the community with her signature joy and warmth and made all feel welcome. Now and forevermore, as court users enter our Courthouse seeking justice, they too will be reminded of how much she cared about them and the community that we serve.”

“The Judiciary would like to acknowledge the outstanding support and cooperation of the Monmouth County Board of Commissioners for their decision to bestow this honor on Assignment Judge Lisa Thornton.,” said New Jersey Judiciary Acting Administrative Director of the Courts, Glenn A. Grant, J.A.D. “The Judge was an extraordinary jurist and more importantly a wonderful person. The County government must be commended for recognizing this native daughter of Monmouth County in this special way.”

“Judge Thornton was an exceptional judicial administrator. She earned the respect, and admiration, of all who were privileged to know her, and I can’t think of a better way to honor and celebrate her life, legacy and the indelible mark she left behind during her tenure as Monmouth County Assignment Judge. The Monmouth County Sheriff’s Office is most grateful for all of Judge Thornton’s assistance and support of the Law Enforcement Division’s Court Security Unit and beyond,” said Monmouth County Sheriff Shaun Golden.

“Judge Thornton was not only a respected colleague, Lisa was a good friend and wonderful person. This well-deserved tribute is a beautiful way to honor a special woman who will always be an inspiration and role model for others,” said Monmouth County Clerk Christine Giordano Hanlon.

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FREEHOLD, NJ - The Monmouth County Board of County Commissioners, in partnership with the Monmouth Vicinage and the Monmouth Bar Association, announced that the west entrance/security vestibule in the Monmouth County Courthouse will be dedicated and named the Honorable Lisa P. Thornton Memorial Hall. A dedication is scheduled for early spring 2024.  

FREEHOLD, NJ – Monmouth County Superior Court Judge Marc C. Lemieux shared his remarks about his friend and colleague, Assignment Judge Lisa Thornton. The west entrance/security vestibule in the Monmouth County Courthouse will be dedicated and named the Honorable Lisa P. Thornton Memorial Hall. A dedication is scheduled for early spring 2024. Photo by Monmouth County Government.

FREEHOLD, NJ – New Jersey Judiciary Acting Administrative Director of the Courts, Glenn A. Grant, J.A.D. spoke about the life and legacy of the Honorable Lisa P. Thornton. The west entrance/security vestibule in the Monmouth County Courthouse will be dedicated and named the Honorable Lisa P. Thornton Memorial Hall. A dedication is scheduled for early spring 2024. Photo by Monmouth County Government.

FREEHOLD, NJ – Monmouth County Commissioner Director Thomas A. Arnone delivered remarks about the Monmouth County Board of County Commissioner’s partnership with Judge Lisa Thornton and the impact she left on her community. The west entrance/security vestibule in the Monmouth County Courthouse will be dedicated and named the Honorable Lisa P. Thornton Memorial Hall. A dedication is scheduled for early spring 2024. Photo by Monmouth County Government.

FREEHOLD, NJ – Monmouth County Sheriff Shaun Golden expressed his thanks to Judge Thornton for supporting collaboration between their offices to make life better for the residents of Monmouth County. The west entrance/security vestibule in the Monmouth County Courthouse will be dedicated and named the Honorable Lisa P. Thornton Memorial Hall. A dedication is scheduled for early spring 2024. Photo by Monmouth County Government.

FREEHOLD, NJ – Monmouth County Clerk Christine Giordano Hanlon led the Pledge of Allegiance alongside members of Judge Thornton’s family during the announcement that the west entrance/security vestibule in the Monmouth County Courthouse will be dedicated and named the Honorable Lisa P. Thornton Memorial Hall. A dedication is scheduled for early spring 2024. Photo by Monmouth County Government.