Office of the Secretary of the State

In order to practice social distancing and slow the spread of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19), public access to our building, 165 Capitol Avenue, will be restricted. Although in-person interactions will be limited, our office staff will be available via email as normal. For the Business Services Division email CRD@ct.gov and for the Legislative & Elections Administration Division email LEAD@ct.gov. We apologize for the inconvenience and hope to return to normal business as soon as the immediate threat to public health has subsided.

 
STATE COURTS
 
Justices of the Supreme Court, Judges of the Appellate Court, and Judges of the Superior Court are appointed by the General Assembly, on nomination by the Governor from a list of candidates submitted by the Judicial Selection Commission, for terms of eight years.
 
SUPREME COURT
(As of January 1, 2019)
 
CHIEF JUSTICE
 
(Salary, $200,599 as of October 31, 2017); Richard A. Robinson (Current term: May 3, 2018 - May 2, 2026). Address: Supreme Court Bldg., 231 Capitol Ave., Hartford 06106.
 
JUSTICES
(As of January 1, 2019)
 
(Salary, $185,610 as of October 31, 2017); Richard N. Palmer (Current term: March 17, 2017 - March 16, 2025); Andrew J. McDonald (Current term: January 23, 2013 - January 22, 2021); Gregory T. D'Auria (Current term: March 8, 2017 - March 7, 2025); Raheem L. Mullins (Current term: April 18, 2018 - April 17, 2026); Maria Araujo Kahn (Current term: April 30, 2018 - April 29, 2026); Steven D. Ecker (Current term: May 3, 2018 - May 2, 2026); Senior Justice, Christine S. Vertefeuille (Current term: March 1, 2016 - February 29, 2024). Address: Supreme Court Bldg., 231 Capitol Ave., Hartford 06106.
 
 (As of January 1, 2019)
 
CHIEF JUDGE
 
(Salary, $183,556 as of October 31, 2017); Alexandra D. DiPentima (Current term: May 13, 2011 - May 12, 2019). Address: Appellate Court Bldg., 75 Elm St., Hartford 06106.
 
JUDGES
(As of January 1, 2019)
 
(Salary, $174,323 as of October 31, 2017); Douglas S. Lavine (Current term: March 15, 2014 - March 14, 2022); Bethany J. Alvord (Current term: April 22, 2017 - April 21, 2025); Michael R. Sheldon (Current term: February 29, 2012 - February 28, 2020); Christine E. Keller (Current Term: March 6, 2013 - March 5, 2021); Eliot D. Prescott (Current term: April 29, 2014 - April 28, 2022); Nina F. Elgo (Current term: May 25, 2017 - May 24, 2025); William H. Bright, Jr. (Current term: April 30, 2018 - April 29, 2026); Ingrid L. Moll (Current term: May 3, 2018 - May 2, 2026). Address: Appellate Court Bldg., 75 Elm St., Hartford 06106.
 
Admin. Judge for the Appellate System, Richard N. Palmer, Supreme Court, 231 Capitol Ave., Hartford 06106.
 
Chief Clerk, Atty. Carolyn C. Ziogas, Supreme Court Bldg., 231 Capitol Ave., Hartford 06106; Tel., (860) 757-2200; FAX, (860) 757-2217.
 
Reporter of Judicial Decisions, Atty. Eric M. Levine, Supreme Court Bldg., 231 Capitol Ave., Hartford 06106; Tel., (860) 757-2250; FAX, (860) 757-2213.
 
Chief Staff Attorney, Atty. John DeMeo, Supreme Court Bldg., 231 Capitol Ave., Hartford 06106; Tel., (860) 757-2240; FAX, (860) 757-2212.
 
Chief Admin. Officer, Atty. Paul Hartan, Supreme Court Bldg., 231 Capitol Ave., Hartford 06106; Tel., (860) 757-2145.