Robert J. Devlin Jr. is a former Judge of the Connecticut Appellate Court and former Judge of the Connecticut Superior Court.[1] He was nominated to the Appellate court by Governor Ned Lamont and began his term on May 15, 2019. Devlin retired in April 2020, after reaching the mandatory retirement age of 70.
Robert J. Devlin Jr. | |
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Judge of the Connecticut Appellate Court | |
In office May 15, 2019 – April 2020 | |
Appointed by | Ned Lamont |
Preceded by | Michael Sheldon |
Succeeded by | Melanie L. Cradle |
Judge of the Connecticut Superior Court | |
In office 1993–2019 | |
Appointed by | Lowell P. Weicker Jr. |
Personal details | |
Born | 1950 (age 73–74) |
Education | Southern Connecticut State University (B.A.) University of Connecticut (J.D.) |
Education
editDevlin earned a Bachelor of Arts from Southern Connecticut State University and is an honors graduate of the University of Connecticut School of Law.[2][3]
Early career
editDevlin began his career by working as a public defender and in private practice, then working for nine years as a prosecutor. From 1988–1992 he was an Assistant United States Attorney.[2]
Superior Court service
editHe was nominated to the Superior Court in December 1992 by Lowell Weicker.[2] As a superior court judge, Devlin presided over several notable criminal cases, including State v. Beth Carpenter, State v. Russell Peeler, and State v. Christopher DiMeo.[1]
Appellate Court service
editOn April 25, 2019, Governor Ned Lamont nominated Devlin to the seat vacated by Michael Sheldon who had reached the mandatory retirement age.[4]
Deputy Chief State's Attorney, Inspector General
editIn 2021 Devlin was appointed Deputy Chief State's Attorney, Inspector General, responsible for leading Connecticut's Office of Inspector General.[5]
References
edit- ^ a b "Honorable Alexandra Davis DiPentima - Biography". www.jud.ct.gov.
- ^ a b c Owens, David (25 April 2019). "Judge Robert Devlin nominated to Appellate Court". courant.com.
- ^ "Robert J. Devlin, Jr. Judge Profile on Martindale.com". www.martindale.com. Retrieved 2020-06-23.
- ^ "Lamont nominates Robert Devlin to Appellate Court". The CT Mirror. 25 April 2019.
- ^ "Robert J. Devlin, Jr. Appointed Deputy Chief State's Attorney, Inspector General". State of Connecticut. September 27, 2021. Retrieved October 23, 2022.
External links
edit- Official Biography on State of Connecticut Judicial Branch website
- Robert J. Devlin, Jr. at Ballotpedia