Robert J. Devlin Jr.

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.
Judge of the Connecticut Appellate Court
In office
May 15, 2019 – April 2020
Appointed byNed Lamont
Preceded byMichael Sheldon
Succeeded byMelanie L. Cradle
Judge of the Connecticut Superior Court
In office
1993–2019
Appointed byLowell P. Weicker Jr.
Personal details
Born1950 (age 70–71)
EducationSouthern Connecticut State University (B.A.)
University of Connecticut (J.D.)

Education

Devlin 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

Devlin started his career by working as a public defender and in private practice. He then worked for nine years as a prosecutor. From 1988–1992 he was an Assistant United States Attorney.[2]

Superior Court service

He 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

On April 25, 2019, Governor Ned Lamont nominated Devlin to the seat vacated by Michael Sheldon who had reached the mandatory retirement age.[4]

References
  1. "Honorable Alexandra Davis DiPentima - Biography". www.jud.ct.gov.
  2. Owens, David. "Judge Robert Devlin nominated to Appellate Court". courant.com.
  3. "Robert J. Devlin, Jr. Judge Profile on Martindale.com". www.martindale.com. Retrieved 2020-06-23.
  4. "Lamont nominates Robert Devlin to Appellate Court". The CT Mirror. 25 April 2019.


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