Background
Ryder, John Patrick was born on June 14, 1948 in Bronx, New York, United States. Son of John Patrick and Lois Lorraine (Colbert) Ryder.
Ryder, John Patrick was born on June 14, 1948 in Bronx, New York, United States. Son of John Patrick and Lois Lorraine (Colbert) Ryder.
Albright College (Bachelor of Arts, 1970). Villanova University (Juris Doctor, 1973). Nutley Township Attorney, since 1988.
Member, Supreme Court Task Force on Civil Commitments.
Contract attorney Public Defender Newark, 1974—1975. Staff attorney Legal Aid, Morristown, New Jersey, 1975—1978. Sole practice Belleville, 1978—1980.
Mental health advisory Dover, 1980—1984. Director Mental Health Law Project, since 1984. Lecturer in field, since 1980.
Member task force on commitments New Jersey Supreme Court, Trenton, since 1982.
Lecturer civic organizations, Morris County, New Jersey. Member of American Bar Association, John Kelly Civic Association, Essex County Bar, Morris County Bar, New Jersey State Bar, Elks.
Married Sally Ann Marino, November 9, 1974. Children: Jennifer Ann, Justin Joseph, Joniene Patricia.