Durham Resident Nominated For CT Superior Court Judge Position

DURHAM, CT — A Durham resident is among the 14 people nominated by Gov. Ned Lamont on Tuesday to serve as judges of the Connecticut Superior Court.

The nominees are each being selected to fill one of 20 vacancies that currently exist on the court, according to a news release.

“Selecting nominees to become judges is one of the most important duties of a governor, and this class of nominees have the qualifications and meet the high standards the people of Connecticut deserve on the bench,” Lamont said. “I am proud that our administration has a record of selecting nominees who’ve expanded the diversity, backgrounds, and professional experiences of those who serve our court system.”

The nominations have been forwarded to the Connecticut General Assembly, which must review and confirm the candidates

The nominees include Campbell D. Barrett, 56, of Durham.

“Barrett graduated from Trinity College and obtained his Juris Doctor degree from American University’s Washington College of Law,” according to the news release. “He is a partner at Pullman and Comley, where he serves as co-chair of the Family Law and Appellate practice groups. He is a fellow of the American Academy of Matrimonial lawyers. In addition, he serves on both the Connecticut Bar Examining Committee and the Connecticut Child Support Guideline Commission.”