--- title: "Jose A. Suarez | KnowJudges" canonical: "https://knowjudges.com/kyj/judge/jose-a-suarez" page_type: "judge_profile" updated: "2026-10-07" --- # Jose A. Suarez 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/jose-a-suarez", "url": "https://knowjudges.com/kyj/judge/jose-a-suarez", "name": "Jose A. 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Jodi Rell in 2009, Suarez served in multiple roles, including: Administrative Judge for the Middlesex Judicial District Presiding Judge for Criminal and Civil Matters Presiding Judge for Family Matters in Hartford Criminal trial judge Hearings in Tolland Judicial District for criminal, family, and juvenile cases - Appellate Court Judge, Connecticut Appellate Court ### Education - University of Connecticut School of Law — J.D. (1993) - in International Studies — University of Dayton — B.A. (1989) ### Additional information - He is admitted to practice in Connecticut (1993) and New York (1995) - Born in San Juan, Puerto Rico in 1966, Suarez moved to Connecticut in 1977 Connecticut Judicial Branch - Before joining the judiciary, Suarez was an Assistant Attorney General in the Connecticut Office of the Attorney General - handling complex litigation in state and federal courts - He also worked in the Child Protection Session and the Environmental Unit - Member of the Judicial - Serves on the Code of Evidence Oversight Committee of the Connecticut Supreme Court - Co-chairs the Committee on Limited English Proficiency ## 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.