Calderwood of Morris prosecutor’s office honored by bar association – Morristown Green

FAP Calderwood handled numerous high profile, complex jury trials involving Murder, Aggravated Manslaughter/Vehicular Homicide, and Aggravated Sexual Assault cases with adult and child victims.

Since January of 2020, FAP Calderwood has served as Co-Chair to the Morris County Bar Association’s Criminal Practice Committee. She was honored by the Superior Court of New Jersey, Morris/Sussex Vicinage, and the Morris/Sussex County Bar Association for contributions to the justice system as part of the “Women Pioneers in the Law” exhibit displayed in the Morris County Courthouse in May of 2019.

FAP Calderwood has received numerous office commendations over the years for her following work: “Challenging and Arduous Task in Preparing for and Implementation of Criminal Justice Reform” (2017); “Successful Prosecution of Anthony Novellino Convicted of Brutally Murdering his Wife” (2014); “Irish Heritage Month Celebration Recognition for Accomplishments in the Field of Public Service” (2010); and “Recognition and Appreciation for her Contribution and Commitment to Strengthen the Community Response to Sexual Assault” (2005).

In May of 2005, FAP Calderwood was honored by the American Society for Industrial Security (ASIS) and received the “Leadership Award: In Recognition of Leadership and Commitment to the Sex Crimes/Child Endangerment Unit”.

Throughout her prosecutorial career, FAP Calderwood has lectured often on various legal and law enforcement topics at the Morris County Public Safety Training Academy, local schools and to the community at large.

Before joining the Morris County Prosecutor’s Office in 1997, she began her legal career with the Union County Prosecutor’s Office in 1994. While there, she was assigned to Appellate, Juvenile, Predisposition Court, and the Trial Team in which she represented the State in numerous jury trials.

FAP Calderwood earned her Bachelor of Arts degree in Criminal Justice from Moravian College in 1988 and her Juris Doctor from Seton Hall University School of Law in 1992, where she received the Pro Bono Services Award from the Center of Social Justice while interning with the Essex County Public Defender’s Office.

After graduating law school, FAP Calderwood served as the judicial law clerk to the Honorable Stephen F. Smith, Presiding Criminal Judge of the Superior Court in Morris County.

Morris County Prosecutor Robert Carroll said, “After my appointment, I reviewed the MCPO staffing and specifically was pleased to learn that our office had several supervisory prosecutors who have consistently demonstrated outstanding dedication, skills, and professionalism in their decades of service to Morris County citizens. Maggie, however, was uniquely impressive due to the scope and importance of her skills and past assignments.

“Although incoming Prosecutors typically bring in new First Assistants, I believe it difficult to match Maggie’s qualifications, spirit, and institutional knowledge, all of which made her the perfect choice to be my First Assistant Prosecutor. Since her appointment, Maggie has been simply outstanding in my administration and I am proud that the Morris County Bar Association has also recognized this fine lady for all she has given to the MCPO, the Bar, and our communities.”

First Assistant Prosecutor Calderwood said, “It means so much to me to receive this award from the Bar Association. I am very fortunate to work with such dedicated and talented assistant prosecutors, defense attorneys and judges. I am also honored to be Prosecutor Carroll’s First Assistant and to learn from him every day. I am lucky to be able to continue my career practicing criminal law in Morris County under his leadership.”