Ex-Stratford State Sen. Kelly Nominated As CT Superior Court Judge

STRATFORD, CT — Former Stratford state Sen. Kevin Kelly has been nominated by Gov. Ned Lamont to serve as a judge of the Connecticut Superior Court.

Lamont announced Monday that he is forwarding to the Connecticut General Assembly the nominations of several jurists to serve in positions on Connecticut’s courts.

Kelly, who was re-elected this past November, resigned from his seat representing the 21st Senatorial District the day before the legislative session began

“Nominating judges to serve on our courts is one of the most important responsibilities of a governor, especially because judges are the final authority on the interpretation of the law and the constitution, and for ensuring that justice is administered fairly and without prejudice,” Lamont said in a statement.

“I am confident that these nominees each have the high standards and qualifications the people of Connecticut deserve to have serving for them on the bench.”

There are currently 22 judicial vacancies in the Superior Court, and the 13 nominations Lamont is making to fill those positions include:

• Kevin C. Kelly, 65, of Stratford: Kelly obtained a Bachelor of Arts degree from Assumption University in Worcester, Massachusetts, a Master of Arts degree from Fairfield University, and a Juris Doctor degree from the University of Connecticut School of Law. He is currently an attorney and owner of Kevin Kelly and Associates, a practice that is focused on elder law, estate planning, probate administration and litigation, and municipal law. Prior to his legal career, he worked for the Connecticut Department of Social Services. From 2011 to 2025, he served the 21st Senatorial District of Monroe, Seymour, Shelton, and Stratford in the Connecticut State Senate, and in this capacity represented his caucus for several years as minority leader.