Morris County Supervising Assistant Prosecutor Receives 2016 Professional Lawyer of the Year Award

MORRIS COUNTY, N.J.– Morris County Supervising Assistant Prosecutor Catherine Broderick received the 2016 Professional Lawyer of the Year Award from the New Jersey Commission On Professionalism In The Law, Morris County Prosecutor Fredric M, Knapp announced.

The commission and Morris County Bar Association picked Broderick for the award, which is given to

New Jersey lawyers who demonstrate moral excellence, competence and demeanor that others in the law profession can emulate as a professional, according to Knapp.

Broderick joined the Morris County Prosecutor's office in 1989.

According to Knapp, Broderick has prosecuted bank robbery, kidnapping, drug possession and burglary cases, as well as sex crimes, child abuse, child pornography, and child luring incidents.

Broderick currently supervises the Specialized Services, Megan's Law, Missing Persons and Weapons Returns units.

"Receiving the award is a highlight of my career, ” said Broderick. "Professional integrity and courtesy are a cornerstone in the legal profession, but prosecutors stand in a slightly different position, in that they are sworn to diligently represent the interest of the state in an impartial manner, to determine the truth of a matter.

"A prosecutor conveys professionalism through courtesy, candor, civility, and observing the rules of the court in dealing with a defendant, opposing counsel and the court," she continued. "Professionalism is paramount
to uphold the laws and Constitution of the State of New Jersey."

Added Knapp: “Supervising Assistant Prosecutor Broderick’s unwavering dedication
to the rule of law enables her to excel as a lawyer and in her job with
Prosecutor’s Office."

Image courtesy Morris County Prosecutor's Office