Former Middletown Judge Appointed Judge Of Family Matters

MIDDLETOWN, CT – A former presiding judge of the Regional Family Docket in Middletown has been named the new Chef Administrative Judge of Family Matters.

Chief Court Administrator Elizabeth A. Bozzuto announced Judge Leo V. Diana will serve as chief administrative judge of family matters effective Sept. 4, 2023.

Judge Diana Succeeds Judge Michael A. Albis, who is completing a five-year term as chief administrative judge of family matters.

“I am most grateful that Judge Diana has agreed to succeed Judge Albis in this important role and build upon his many successes,” Bozzuto said. “Throughout his nine-year tenure, Judge Diana has proven himself an extremely talented and dedicated judge who has handled many sensitive and complex family matters. He will be a tremendous asset to the division and the Judicial Branch as a whole.”

Judge Diana has been a Superior Court Judge since 2014 and served in the Judicial District and GA Matters courthouses in Middletown and Norwich. Diana was the presiding judge of the Regional Family Trial Docket in Middletown from September 2017 to September 2021, and most recently, he served as the presiding judge for the Hartford Judicial District’s Family Division as the administrative judge of the Hartford Judicial District.

“I am very honored to be the chief administrative judge of the family division, although it will be difficult to follow in Judge Albis’ footsteps,” Diana said. “He guided the family court through the pandemic and onto a clear path forward.”

As chief administrative judge, Diana will, among other responsibilities, work with the chief court administrator on policy and procedures affecting family matters, solicit advice and suggestions from other family judges and stakeholders and assist with the statewide implementation of policies and programs.

“The family court has served, and will continue to serve, the citizens of the state of Connecticut by maintaining and advancing efficient access to services. I am also thankful to Judge Bozzuto for having the confidence in me to lead this division.”