Christine E. Keller at a glance
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- Recalled Judge Trial Referee
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Christine E. Keller
Recalled Judge Trial Referee · Connecticut Superior Court
Biography
Professional career
- Justice Keller assumed senior status on March 31, 2022, but continues to hear cases on an as‐needed basis before the Connecticut Supreme Court
- Senior Justice of the Connecticut Supreme Court, appointed in 2020 and taking senior status in 2022, with a long career in Connecticut’s judicial system
- Connecticut Supreme Court Justice (2020–2022) — before moving to senior status
- Appointed to the Court by Governor Ned Lamont on July 20, 2020, to fill the vacancy created by Justice Richard N. Palmer’s retirement
- Appellate Court Judge (2013–2020) — appointed by Governor Dan Malloy
- Superior Court Judge (1993–2013) — appointed by Governor Lowell P. Weicker; served in multiple courts including Hartford criminal and civil courts, Waterbury criminal court, and as Presiding Judge of Hartford and Plainville juvenile courts
- Began her legal career at Neighborhood Legal Services in Hartford, then worked as assistant corporation counsel for the City of Hartford and at the law firm Ritter & Keller
Education
- Keller is an honors graduate of Smith College (BA, 1974) and the University of Connecticut School of Law (JD, 1977)
Additional information
- John M. Bailey Memorial Award for Public Service (2022)
- Connecticut Juvenile Court Innovation and Leadership Award (2012)
- Chief Administrative Judge for Juvenile Matters — statewide role from 1997–2002 and again 2007–2012
- Henry J. Naruk Judiciary Award (2008)
- Family Support Magistrate (1989–1993) — appointed by Governor William A. O’Neill
- Justice Keller has served on numerous judicial reform and advisory bodies, such as the Juvenile Justice Advisory Committee, Public Access and Trust Commission, and Governor’s Task Force on Judicial Reform
- She is married to Thomas D. Ritter, a lobbyist and former Connecticut House Speaker, and is the mother of state representative Matthew Ritter
Applicable Court Rules & Procedures
Remote appearances
Statewide
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Other than the official recording prepared by the Judicial Branch, the recording of livestreamed proceedings is strictly prohibited.Public Access to Court Proceedings Disclaimer ↗
Recording and broadcasting
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Courtroom Electronics
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