Ridgefield Resident Among Lamont's Judge Nominees

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

The court currently has 40 judicial vacancies.

The Superior Court nominees include Jennifer J. Tunnard, 57, of Ridgefield. Tunnard graduated from Fordham University and obtained her Juris Doctor degree from Touro College, Jacob D. Fuchsberg Law Center. She is currently a sole practitioner at the Law Office of Jennifer DeCastro Tunnard, where she primarily works as a litigator/trial attorney handling matters from criminal law, personal injury, family, and real estate law as a plaintiff and defense attorney. Prior to entering private practice, Tunnard was a former assistant district attorney for the Bronx County District Attorney’s Office for six years where she worked in the Appeals Unit and Domestic/Sex Crimes Unit. She has been practicing law for 30 years.

"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.