Charles K. Norris at a glance
- Current role
- Probate Judge
- Jurisdiction
- Connecticut · State
- Judicial service
- Active
Biography
Professional career
- Charles K. Norris is the Judge of Probate for District 29 (Norwich Probate Court) in New London County, Connecticut, elected in 2010 and re‐elected in 2014
Education
- University of Connecticut School of Law — J.D. (1993)
- University of Connecticut — B.A.
Additional information
- Legal Practice: Formerly an attorney at Chinigo, Leone & Maruzo, LLP, and Horwitz & Maruzo, P.C., with expertise in personal injury, workers’ compensation, probate, and commercial law
- Before becoming a judge, Norris had nearly 30 years as a civil trial attorney, litigating in Connecticut Superior, Federal, and appellate courts
- Notable Achievements: AV Preeminent® rating by Martindale‐Hubbell
- Board Certified Workers’ Compensation Specialist by the Connecticut Bar Association
- He has also served on multiple boards, including the New London County Bar Association and Norwich Ethics Commission
- Judge Norris presides over Probate District 29, which covers Bozrah, Franklin, Griswold, Lisbon, Norwich, Preston, Sprague, and Voluntown
Published courtroom rules
Shared court rules
Connecticut Probate Court Rule 66.1 — electronic participation
Norwich Probate Court
Probate Courts only. Rule 66.1 was amended July 1, 2022 and retained in the July 2026 compilation. Electronic participation is discretionary, not an entitlement. Shared baseline only, not a judge-specific preference or complete local rules inventory. Apply source exceptions, case-type limits, later amendments and case orders.
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