Local Lawyer Appointed to Bench

Gov. Dannel P. Malloy announced the appointment of Maureen McCabe Murphy of Middletown to become a judge in Connecticut’s Superior Court system.  McCabe is a partner with Murphy, Murphy & Nugent in New Haven. 

She received a bachelor of arts degree from St. Mary’s College in Indiana, a master’s of science from Southern Connecticut State University, a law degree from Quinnipiac University School of Law in 1986 and a Master of Laws from New York University School of Law in 1990. 

She formerly was an adjunct professor at the University of Connecticut School of Law and an associate with Greenfield & Murphy.

She is one of six people appointed Thursday to serve as judges on the Connecticut Superior Court, filling a portion of the 23 judicial vacancies that exist as the result of retirements or the promotion of judges to higher courts.  The governor selected the candidates based on their diverse experiences in various legal disciplines, according to a statement his office released today.

“In selecting judicial nominees and reviewing the pool of candidates, it is necessary to choose individuals with the experience, temperament and skills to be thoughtful, reasoned and fair jurists,” Malloy said. “With that in mind, it is also important that these individuals possess the qualities that mirror the residents of our state while also meeting the high principles and integrity our citizens deserve.  This group of nominees will serve the Superior Court and the citizens of Connecticut well in their capacities on the bench.”