John F. Cronan at a glance
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- Recalled Judge Trial Referee
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John F. Cronan
Recalled Judge Trial Referee · Connecticut Superior Court
Biography
Professional career
Education
Additional information
- His appointment was made by former Connecticut Governor Jodi Rell, and his term was set to expire on January 25, 2021.
- Trial referee for the New Haven Judicial District Superior Court in Connecticut, appointed in 2004 by Governor Jodi Rell.
- In his 2004 opening statement before the Connecticut General Assembly’s Senate Judiciary Committee, Cronan emphasized a judicial approach grounded in fairness, due process, and a focus on community safety.
- handling a variety of cases, including property disputes, personal injury matters, and other civil and criminal cases within his jurisdiction.
- Before becoming a judge, Cronan was Executive Assistant State’s Attorney for the Connecticut Division of Criminal Justice, where he oversaw labor relations, training, and collaborated with the Connecticut General Assembly’s Judiciary Committee.
- He also held a position as a prosecutor for the Chief State’s Attorney’s Office, and prior to that, held public service roles as town manager for Wilmington, Vermont and town planner for Ellington, Connecticut.
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