November 21, 2008: The Morris County Prosecutor's Office has added an assistant prosecutor to the ranks to focus on family court matters.

Joy B. Tolliver, 26, was officially sworn in today. Superior Court Judge John Dangler, under whom she served as a law clerk, presided over the swearing-in ceremonies with her mother, Barbara, standing next to her.

"I am honored and very excited," she said. "I count this as a great privilege to serve Morris County as an assistant prosecutor," Tolliver said.

Prosecutor Robert Bianchi said, "She went through an extremely competitive process to work here. Her work and dedication to the office was evident. She represents the best of the future of this prosecutor's office."

Tolliver is the oldest of two children. Her mother is a registered nurse at Hackensack University Medical Center. Her father, Eugene, is a county sheriff's officer. Her brother, Eugene Phillip, is a junior at Kean University.

Tolliver served as law clerk to Judge Dangler from 2007 to 2008. She joined the prosecutor's office in September.

She's a member of the prosecutor's office Community Affairs Unit and when she is not at her desk or in court, she spends time in church and with her family. She's also involved in a teen mentoring program.

Office Contact: Agent Bill Swayze