Barbara A. Curran (August 26, 1940 – January 29, 2022) was an American politician, attorney, and judge who served as a member of the New Jersey General Assembly and New Jersey Superior Court. Early life and education Curran was born in New York City. She earned a Bachelor of Arts from Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College, Master of Arts from Syracuse University, and Juris Doctor from the Seton Hall University School of Law. Career Curran served as a member of the New Jersey General Assembly from the 24th Legislative District from 1974 to 1980. In 1992, Curran was nominated to serve as a Judge of the New Jersey Superior Court by James Florio. She served until February 19, 2000. Personal life and death She died on January 29, 2022, at the age of 81. References 1940 births 2022 deaths Lawyers from New York City Politicians from New York City 21st-century American women Republican Party members of the New Jersey General Assembly New Jersey state court judges People from Summit, New Jersey Politicians from Union County, New Jersey Women state legislators in New Jersey Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College alumni Syracuse University alumni Seton Hall University School of Law alumni American women judges