History of Bergen County Courthouse

Thursday, November 13, 2025, 7:30-9:00 pm.

Join the Honorable Gregg A. Padovano and Honorable Menelaos W. Toskos for a fascinating virtual tour through the history of the Bergen County Courthouse and intriguing insights into its justice system.

The Bergen County Courthouse built between 1910 and 1912, is an architectural and historical gem. A stunning example of Beaux-Arts architecture, it features imposing Corinthian columns, intricate stonework, and a majestic dome topped. The Courthouse is one of Bergen County’ most recognizable landmarks.

Inside, the courthouse is adorned with historic murals and majestic architectural details depicting justice, law, and civic duty, adding to the Courthouse’s artistic and historical significance.

For over a century, the courthouse has been the center of justice in Bergen County, playing a key role in landmark cases and shaping New Jersey’s legal history. Due to its architectural beauty and culturalimportance, it is listed on the National Register of Historic Places, preserving its legacy for future generations.

Don’t miss this opportunity to explore Bergen County’s rich legal history with esteemed members of the judiciary!

About the speaker: Judge Gregg A. Padovano is in his 11th year on the bench serving as a judge of the Superior Court of New Jersey, in the Civil Division of Bergen County. Before his judicial appointment, he practiced land use and litigation law in Bergen County and served as the Mayor of the Borough of Maywood. He earned his Juris Doctor from Seton Hall University School of Law and undergraduate degree from Gettysburg College.

Retired Judge Menelaos W. Toskos currently heads the Alternate Dispute Resolution and Mediation Group at the law firm of Harwood Lloyd, LLP in Hackensack.  Before retiring as a judge of the Superior Court, he was the presiding judge of the Chancery Division and also served in the Civil Division in Bergen County.  He earned his Juris Doctor from Fordham University School of Law and undergraduate degree from Columbia University.

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