Hamden Resident Nominated For CT Superior Court Judge Position

HAMDEN, CT — A Hamden resident is among the 22 jurists nominated by Gov. Ned Lamont on Friday to serve as judges of the Connecticut Superior Court.

There are currently 35 vacancies on the Superior Court.

“One of the most notable honors of my responsibilities as governor is to fill vacancies in our court system with capable jurists whose qualifications meet the high standards that the people of Connecticut deserve on the bench,” Lamont said. “This group of nominees I am forwarding to the legislature today continues this administration’s effort to ensure that the people who are serving as judges in our state reflect the diversity, experience, and understanding of the people who live here.”

The Superior Court nominees include:

• Susan E. Nugent, 62, Hamden: Nugent graduated from Fordham University and obtained her Juris Doctor degree from The Catholic University of America. She is a partner at Murphy and Nugent in New Haven. She also serves as the assistant clerk of the Connecticut Senate. She has practiced law for more than 30 years with a primary focus in the areas of matrimonial and family law.