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# Joseph D. Marino

Central Connecticut Regional Children's Probate Court · Probate Judge

## Profile

- Court: Central Connecticut Regional Children's Probate Court
- State: Connecticut
- Role: Probate Judge
- Service status: active

## Summary

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.

## Sources

- [Court Locator](https://www.ctprobate.gov/court-locator)

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## Published courtroom rules

### Shared court rules

- [Connecticut Probate Court Rule 66.1 — electronic participation](https://knowjudges.com/courtroom-rules/national-shared-set-c0aec96b376d18df89851f00) — 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. [Official source](https://www.ctprobate.gov/Documents/Probate%20Court%20Rules%20of%20Procedure.pdf). Collected 2026-10-27.