Redding Resident Nominated For CT Superior Court Judge Position

REDDING, CT — A Redding 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 John Shaban, 61, of Redding.

“Shaban graduated from Pace University School of Law in 1993 cum laude and with an ABA certified environmental law degree,” according to the news release. “He is currently a partner at Levine and Levine PLLC, working primarily as a commercial litigator and business lawyer. He also serves as a Superior Court magistrate and was recently hired as an adjunct faculty member at Post University to teach legal studies. Shaban served as a state representative in the Connecticut General Assembly from 2011 through 2017, serving on the Judiciary Committee, the Finance Revenue and Bonding Committee, and as ranking member on the Environment Committee.”