Joan K. Alexander
Joan Kulowski Alexander[2] is a Judge for the Connecticut Appellate Court.
Joan K. Alexander | |
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| Judge of the Connecticut Appellate Court | |
| Assumed office August 1, 2020 | |
| Appointed by | Ned Lamont |
| Preceded by | Alexandra Davis DiPentima |
| Judge of the Connecticut Superior Court | |
| In office 2000 – August 1, 2020 | |
| Appointed by | John G. Rowland |
| Preceded by | vacant |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1961/1962 (age 58–59)[1] |
| Education | Yale University (B.A.) University of Connecticut (J.D.) |
Early life and education
Alexander earned her Bachelor of Science from Yale University in 1984, and her Juris Doctor from the University of Connecticut School of Law in 1987.[1][3]
Legal career
Prior to joining the bench, Alexander was a prosecutor with the Connecticut Division of Criminal Justice. She was assigned to the Waterbury and Hartford State's Attorneys offices, and then became supervisor of the Statewide Prosecution Bureau. During her time as prosecutor, she handled numerous homicide and arson cases.[1]
Judicial career
Connecticut superior court
Alexander was appointed to the superior court by Governor John G. Rowland in 2000.[4]
Connecticut Appellate Court
On July 20, 2020, Governor Ned Lamont announced the appointment of Alexander to the Connecticut Appellate Court to the seat being vacated by Judge Alexandra Davis DiPentima took senior status on July 31, 2020.[1]
References
- "Governor Lamont Makes Supreme and Appellate Court Appointments" (Press release). July 20, 2020. Retrieved July 20, 2020.
- "Joan K. Alexander". bchs.bristol.k12.ct.us. Retrieved 2020-07-20.
- "Joan K. Alexander Judge Profile on Martindale.com". www.martindale.com. Retrieved July 20, 2020.
- "Lamont nominates Christine E. Keller to Supreme Court". The CT Mirror. July 20, 2020. Retrieved July 20, 2020.
External links
| Legal offices | ||
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| Preceded by Alexandra Davis DiPentima |
Judge of the Connecticut Appellate Court 2020–present |
Incumbent |