Joseph D. Marino at a glance
- Current role
- Probate Judge
- Jurisdiction
- Connecticut · State
- Judicial service
- Active
Joseph D. Marino
Probate Judge · Central Connecticut Regional Children's Probate Court
Joseph D. Marino — Central Connecticut Regional Children's Probate Court
Biography
Professional career
- Probate Judge, District of Middletown (1987–May 2025) — Elected for ten consecutive terms, presiding over one of Connecticut’s largest and busiest probate courts, serving over 74,000 residents
- He also held the role of legal counsel for Xavier High School (1998–2022) and the East Hampton Housing Authority
Education
- Catholic University of America School of Law — J.D. (1980)
- John Carroll University, Cleveland, OH — B.A. (1977)
Additional information
- Before joining the bench, Marino practiced law at The Law Office of Joseph D. Marino in Portland, CT (1980–2022)
- handling a broad range of legal matters.
- Judge Marino’s career reflects a blend of judicial leadership, legal practice, academic teaching, and community service, with a strong focus on balancing individual rights with community welfare.
- Past president of the Connecticut Probate Assembly and Middlesex County Bar Association; active in Rotary Club, NAACP, and Italian Society of Middletown.
- Contact (retired): Address: 22 Sunrise Rd., Westbrook, CT 06498 Email: judgemarino@
- Recognition includes the Community Service Award (NAACP).
- Recognition includes the Paul Harris Community Service Fellowship Award (Middletown Rotary Club).
- Recognition includes the Governor William A. O’Neill Public Service Award (Middlesex Chamber of Commerce).
- Recognition includes the Liberty Bell Award (Middlesex County Bar Association).
- Judge Marino is known for his expertise in mental health law, including commitments, involuntary medication, shock therapy, and conservatorships.
- He is a frequent lecturer for judges, state agencies, medical professionals, and community groups.
Published courtroom rules
Shared court rules
Connecticut Probate Court Rule 66.1 — electronic participation
Central Connecticut Regional Children's 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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