Joan K. Alexander

Joan Kulowski Alexander (born 1961 or 1962)

Legal career Prior to joining the bench, Alexander was a prosecutor with the Connecticut Division of Criminal Justice. She was assigned to the Waterbury and Hartford State's Attorneys offices, and then became supervisor of the Statewide Prosecution Bureau. During her time as prosecutor, she handled numerous homicide and arson cases.

Connecticut Appellate Court On July 20, 2020, Governor Ned Lamont announced the appointment of Alexander to the Connecticut Appellate Court to the seat being vacated by Judge Alexandra Davis DiPentima took senior status on July 31, 2020. On April 25, 2022, her nomination was reported out of committee. She was confirmed on April 29, 2022. On June 15, 2026, it was announced that Justice Alexander would resign effective August 1, 2026 to focus full-time on her role as Chief Court Administrator.