Connecticut Appellate Court
The Connecticut Appellate Court is an intermediate appellate court in Connecticut, the tier between the state's trial courts and the Connecticut Supreme Court. Its judges are chosen by gubernatorial appointment, the same method Connecticut uses for its court of last resort. This page lists every judge to serve on the court, current and former.
| Judge | Since |
|---|---|
| Joseph H. Pellegrino | 2000 |
| Joseph P. Flynn | 2001 |
| Alexandra D. Dipentima | 2003 |
| F Herbert Gruendel | 2005 |
| Douglas S. Lavine | 2006 |
| Robert E. Beach Jr. | 2007 |
| Bethany J. Alvord | 2009 |
| Michael R. Sheldon | 2011 |
| Chrstine E. Keller | 2013 |
| Raheem L. Mullins | 2014 |
| Eliot D. Prescott | 2014 |
How a judge reaches this court. Judges of the Connecticut Appellate Court are appointed by the governor to 8-year terms. Selection methods vary by jurisdiction and have changed over time; this page reflects the court’s current method (source: National Center for State Courts). Open any judge to see their tenure and whom they succeeded.
Source: CourtListener / Free Law Project (bulk data); selection method from the National Center for State Courts. Data last verified 2026-06-30. Verify against the primary source before relying. Not a consumer report (FCRA).