Glastonbury Resident Among Governor's Judge Nominees

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

The court currently has 40 judicial vacancies.

The Superior Court nominees include Moira Buckley, 53, of Glastonbury, Buckley graduated from St. Anselm College and obtained her Juris Doctor degree from the Quinnipiac University School of Law. She is currently an assistant federal defender in the Office of the Federal Defender for the District of Connecticut. For more than 25 years, she has practiced criminal defense work in state and federal courts at the trial and appellate levels. She has also practiced in the private and public sectors.

"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," Governor 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.