James W. Holzapfel

Who is James W. Holzapfel?

James William Holzapfel is an American Republican Party politician, who serves in the New Jersey State Senate starting on January 10, 2012, representing the 10th legislative district. Before his election to the Senate he had served in the New Jersey General Assembly since 2003.

Born in Point Pleasant Beach, New Jersey, Holzapfel is a graduate of Point Pleasant Beach High School. He received a B.A. from Monmouth College in Pre-Law and was awarded a J.D. degree from the Seton Hall University School of Law. He is a resident of Toms River.

He was the Deputy Republican Leader from 2002-2003 and was the Assistant Majority Whip from 1998-1999. Holzapfel serves in the Assembly on the Regulated Professions Committee.

Holzapfel served as a Trustee of Ocean County College from 1988-1994. He was the Ocean County Prosecutor from 1987-1992. Holzapfel has been admitted to practice law since 1969 before the New Jersey Supreme Court, the Supreme Court of the United States and the Florida Supreme Court.

Having announced that he would not run again for office after 20 years in the Senate Andrew R. Ciesla announced in February 2011 that he would support Holzapfel as his successor.