Lamont Nominates State Official From Simsbury For Judge Post

SIMSBURY, CT — Gov. Ned Lamont Wednesday announced he is nominating 20 jurists to serve as judges of the Connecticut Superior Court, including one from Simsbury.

Lamont nominated state official Matthew Larock, 47, of the Weatogue section of Simsbury.

Larock graduated from Dickinson College and obtained his Juris Doctor degree from the University of Miami School of Law.

He currently works in the Connecticut Attorney General’s Office, where he is a deputy associate attorney general and chief of the employment, labor and workers’ compensation section.

From 2004 through 2013, he served as an attorney with the state Department of Children and Families.

He began his legal career in private practice where he represented parents and children in child protection proceedings and served as a special public defender in juvenile matters.

The court currently has 40 judicial vacancies. Additionally, Lamont is nominating two jurists to become family support magistrates.

“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.”

For the complete list of judicial nominees, click on this link.