Matthew D. Gordon at a glance
- Current role
- Recalled Judge Trial Referee
- Jurisdiction
- Connecticut · State
- Judicial service
- Active
Matthew D. Gordon
Recalled Judge Trial Referee · Connecticut Superior Court
Historical EOIR data
Outcomes at a glance
- Total outcomes
- 3,365
- Relief granted
- 230 6.8%
- Denied / removal ordered
- 1,711 50.8%
- Other / procedural
- 1,424 42.3%
National comparison for this selection: 9,249,024 outcomes; 10.0% relief granted; 52.0% denied / removal ordered; 38.0% other / procedural.
Methodology and sources
These are proceeding outcomes, not asylum application statistics. Completion years use EOIR COMP_DATE; 2026 contains partial-year data. Relief granted, denied / removal ordered and other / procedural exhaust the recorded outcomes. Groups of one are included. Historical outcomes do not establish a current assignment. Counts describe recorded cases and do not predict an individual's result.
Official EOIR case data · Source date: Tue, 01 Sep 2026 14:14:27 GMT
Biography
Professional career
- Appointed as a county judge for Santa Rosa County, Florida, in 2024, filling the vacancy left by the retirement of Judge Shackelford
- His legal career also includes extensive experience in immigration law, having been appointed as a U.S. Immigration Judge in March 2022
- Counsel for Immigration Programs, Office of the Solicitor, Department of Labor (2019–2022)
- Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of the Principal Legal Advisor (OPLA), Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), Department of Homeland Security (2016–2019)
- Associate Legal Advisor, Enforcement and Litigation, OPLA, ICE (2009–2016)
- Assistant Chief Counsel, OPLA, ICE, Miami (2007–2009)
Education
- University of Miami School of Law in — J.D. (2006)
- University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in — B.A. (2002)
Additional information
- Data from fiscal years 2020 through 2025 show that as an Immigration Judge, Gordon decided 217 asylum claims on their merits, granting asylum in 103 cases, granting other forms of relief in 8 cases, and denying relief in 106 cases.
- Practiced immigration law with Fragomen, Del Rey, Bernsen, and Loewy LLP in Miami (2006–2007) During these roles, he also served in acting capacities, including Acting Deputy Chief of Staff and Acting Senior Advisor to the Principal Legal Advisor.
- This demonstrates his extensive experience in adjudicating complex immigration matters.
- Has served in multiple judicial capacities.
- Prior to this appointment, he held a position as an assistant state attorney in the First Judicial Circuit.
- He is a member of the Florida Bar.
Applicable Court Rules & Procedures
Remote appearances
Statewide
Connecticut's Judicial Branch publishes statewide remote-proceedings information and Microsoft Teams guidance for attorneys and self-represented parties.
Remote Proceedings InformationRemote Proceedings Information ↗
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.
Microsoft Teams is a collaborative meeting application with video, audio, and screen-sharing features.Remote Proceedings Information ↗
Statewide
Connecticut states that, other than the official Judicial Branch recording, recording livestreamed proceedings is strictly prohibited.
Other than the official recording prepared by the Judicial Branch, the recording of livestreamed proceedings is strictly prohibited.Public Access to Court Proceedings Disclaimer ↗
Recording and broadcasting
Statewide
Connecticut identifies Practice Book sections governing videotaping, photographing, and audiotaping Superior Court proceedings and separately identifies appellate coverage rules.
Rules regarding videotaping, photographing or audiotaping Superior Court proceedings are in Connecticut Practice Book §§ 1-10A through 1-11C.Media Frequently Asked Questions ↗
Courtroom Electronics
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.
Personal computers may be used for note taking in a courtroom.Media Frequently Asked Questions ↗
Published courtroom rules
Shared court rules
EOIR Practice Manual 2.1 — Delivery and Receipt
Sterling Immigration Court
Immigration Court proceedings only, not BIA or OCAHO. Preserve chapter-specific proceeding limits. Section-specific exceptions, waivers, later amendments and case orders remain applicable. This is a source excerpt, not an exhaustive statement of the rule.
Official source ↗ · Collected 2026-10-27EOIR Practice Manual 3.11 — Courtroom Decorum
Sterling Immigration Court
Immigration Court proceedings only, not BIA or OCAHO. Preserve chapter-specific proceeding limits. Section-specific exceptions, waivers, later amendments and case orders remain applicable. This is a source excerpt, not an exhaustive statement of the rule.
Official source ↗ · Collected 2026-10-27EOIR Practice Manual 2.3 — Documents
Sterling Immigration Court
Immigration Court proceedings only, not BIA or OCAHO. Preserve chapter-specific proceeding limits. Section-specific exceptions, waivers, later amendments and case orders remain applicable. This is a source excerpt, not an exhaustive statement of the rule.
Official source ↗ · Collected 2026-10-27Public Access to Court Proceedings Disclaimer
Connecticut Superior Court
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 ↗ · Collected 2026-07-26Sources
Identity source checked July 26, 2026.
Biography sources checked July 26, 2026.
DOJ EOIR current immigration judge directory
Identity source · HTML · Source checked July 26, 2026
View DOJ EOIR current immigration judge directory ↗Connecticut Judicial Branch official judicial roster
View Connecticut Judicial Branch official judicial roster ↗Remote Proceedings Information
Statewide source · HTML · Source checked July 26, 2026
View Remote Proceedings Information ↗Media Frequently Asked Questions
View Media Frequently Asked Questions ↗Public Access to Court Proceedings Disclaimer
View Public Access to Court Proceedings Disclaimer ↗Current EOIR official staff directory
Current EOIR Official Staff Directory source · HTML · Source checked October 7, 2026
View Current EOIR official staff directory ↗EOIR Policy Manual, Part II, Chapter 2.1 - Delivery and Receipt
Courtwide source · HTML · Source checked July 30, 2026
View EOIR Policy Manual, Part II, Chapter 2.1 - Delivery and Receipt ↗