--- title: "Dawne G. Westbrook | KnowJudges" canonical: "https://knowjudges.com/kyj/judge/dawne-g-westbrook" page_type: "judge_profile" updated: "2026-10-07" --- # Dawne G. Westbrook Connecticut Appellate Court · Appellate Court Judge ## Profile - Court: Connecticut Appellate Court - State: Connecticut - Role: Appellate Court Judge - Service status: active - Last verified: 2026-07-26 ## Summary Official statewide and applicable court procedural guidance applies to this judge. ## Before you appear - Read the judge-specific standing order first when one is listed. - Check the docket and case orders for requirements that supersede broader guidance. - Confirm current remote-access and courtroom technology arrangements before the proceeding. ## Courtroom Rules ### remote hearing platform Scope: statewide Connecticut's Judicial Branch publishes statewide remote-proceedings information and Microsoft Teams guidance for attorneys and self-represented parties. Evidence excerpt: Remote Proceedings Information [Remote Proceedings Information](https://jud.ct.gov/remoteJustice/) Source checked: 2026-07-26 ### remote hearing technology Scope: statewide Connecticut remote-proceeding materials identify Microsoft Teams as the platform and include video, audio, and screen-sharing functionality, subject to judge and case-specific directions. Evidence excerpt: Microsoft Teams is a collaborative meeting application with video, audio, and screen-sharing features. [Remote Proceedings Information](https://jud.ct.gov/remoteJustice/) Source checked: 2026-07-26 ### recording photography Scope: statewide Connecticut identifies Practice Book sections governing videotaping, photographing, and audiotaping Superior Court proceedings and separately identifies appellate coverage rules. Evidence excerpt: Rules regarding videotaping, photographing or audiotaping Superior Court proceedings are in Connecticut Practice Book §§ 1-10A through 1-11C. [Media Frequently Asked Questions](https://www.jud.ct.gov/external/media/faq.htm) Source checked: 2026-07-26 ### courtroom electronics Scope: statewide Connecticut's media FAQ states that personal computers may be used for note taking in a courtroom, subject to applicable rules and judicial control. Evidence excerpt: Personal computers may be used for note taking in a courtroom. [Media Frequently Asked Questions](https://www.jud.ct.gov/external/media/faq.htm) Source checked: 2026-07-26 ### remote recording Scope: statewide Connecticut states that, other than the official Judicial Branch recording, recording livestreamed proceedings is strictly prohibited. Evidence excerpt: Other than the official recording prepared by the Judicial Branch, the recording of livestreamed proceedings is strictly prohibited. [Public Access to Court Proceedings Disclaimer](https://jud.ct.gov/PublicAccess/Disclamer.html) Source checked: 2026-07-26 ### appellate recording and media Scope: statewide Connecticut appellate oral-argument media protocol requires approved media requests to be submitted at least three business days before the proceeding. Evidence excerpt: The approved media representative must email the request to the External Affairs Division no later than three business days before the proceeding. [Protocol Concerning Requests for Audio Recording, Broadcasting, Televising, Videotaping or Photographing of Supreme and Appellate Court Oral Arguments](https://jud.ct.gov/external/supapp/protocol_ap_oral_argu.htm) Source checked: 2026-07-26 ## Sources - [Official profile](https://www.jud.ct.gov/external/supapp/appjudge.html) - [Official roster](https://www.jud.ct.gov/external/supapp/appjudge.html) - [Connecticut Judicial Branch official judicial roster](https://www.jud.ct.gov/external/supapp/appjudge.html) - [Remote Proceedings Information](https://jud.ct.gov/remoteJustice/) - [Media Frequently Asked Questions](https://www.jud.ct.gov/external/media/faq.htm) - [Public Access to Court Proceedings Disclaimer](https://jud.ct.gov/PublicAccess/Disclamer.html) - [Protocol Concerning Requests for Audio Recording, Broadcasting, Televising, Videotaping or Photographing of Supreme and Appellate Court Oral Arguments](https://jud.ct.gov/external/supapp/protocol_ap_oral_argu.htm) ## JSON-LD ```json { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@graph": [ { "@type": "WebPage", "@id": "https://knowjudges.com/kyj/judge/dawne-g-westbrook", "url": "https://knowjudges.com/kyj/judge/dawne-g-westbrook", "name": "Dawne G. 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Westbrook serves on the Connecticut Appellate Court, with her current term ending April 25, 2030 - Superior Court judge after her 2009 nomination by Gov - Adjunct professor at the University of Connecticut School of Law (Juvenile Law) - Earlier Roles: Attorney at Williams & Pattis - Connecticut Appellate Court judge, appointed by Gov ### Education - Vanderbilt University School of Law — J.D. (1995) - Fisk University – English and philosophy, Magna Cum Laude, Phi Beta Kappa — B.A. (1992) ### Additional information - Superior Court Judge (2009–2023): Presided over criminal, family, and juvenile matters in Hartford, Manchester, Rockville, and Tolland Judicial Districts - Private Practice (2003–2009): Specialized in juvenile, criminal, and civil rights matters - Chief Administrative Judge for Juvenile Matters: Oversaw statewide juvenile matters - Assistant Commission Counsel for the Connecticut Commission on Human Rights and Opportunities - Service on multiple judicial committees, including Judicial Education Committee and Judicial-Media Committee ## Published courtroom rules ### Shared court rules - [Public Access to Court Proceedings Disclaimer](https://knowjudges.com/courtroom-rules/national-shared-set-21bd1bf41ea720ef9ce0bb9f) — Scope is limited to the court class in the source claim. Shared court context only; case-type restrictions, exceptions, later amendments and case orders apply. This is not a personal preference or a complete rules inventory. [Official source](https://jud.ct.gov/PublicAccess/Disclamer.html). Collected 2026-07-26. - [Protocol Concerning Requests for Audio Recording, Broadcasting, Televising, Videotaping or Photographing of Supreme and Appellate Court Oral Arguments](https://knowjudges.com/courtroom-rules/national-shared-set-6544a1e9a4dd654b6bdba042) — Scope is limited to the court class in the source claim. Shared court context only; case-type restrictions, exceptions, later amendments and case orders apply. This is not a personal preference or a complete rules inventory. [Official source](https://jud.ct.gov/external/supapp/protocol_ap_oral_argu.htm). Collected 2026-07-26.