Danbury Resident Among Lamont's Judge Nominees

DANBURY, CT — Gov. Ned Lamont Wednesday announced that he is nominating 20 jurists to serve as judges of the Connecticut Superior Court, including a Danbury resident.

The court currently has 40 judicial vacancies.

The Superior Court nominees include Thomas J. Saadi, 53, of Danbury. Saadi graduated from Western Connecticut State University and obtained his Juris Doctor degree from Quinnipiac University. He is currently the commissioner of the Connecticut State Department of Veterans Affairs and a lieutenant colonel in the U.S. Army Reserve. Prior to becoming commissioner for the department, he served for almost six years as its chief of staff and two years as its general counsel. Saadi also spent 15 years as a Connecticut assistant attorney general and special prosecutor. He has 18 years of continuous service in the Army Reserve as a judge advocate providing legal support from the company to division levels.

"Selecting nominees to become judges is one of the most important duties that I have as governor because these individuals will become responsible for ensuring that justice is administered fairly and without prejudice, and that everyone who comes before the court is treated equally and with respect," Lamont said. "Our court system works best when it reflects the diversity, experience, and understanding of the people it serves. These individuals I am nominating have the qualifications that meet the high standards the residents of Connecticut deserve on the bench. Justice delayed is justice denied, and these new judges will help ensure the judicial branch is able to decide cases promptly and efficiently."

The Office of the Governor is forwarding the names of these nominees to the General Assembly for its advice and consent.