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Robert J. Devlin, Jr.

b. 1950

American judge from Connecticut

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About Robert J. Devlin, Jr.

Born 1950. Robert J. Devlin, Jr. is a judge and lawyer.

Robert J. Devlin Jr. is a former Judge of the Connecticut Appellate Court and former Judge of the Connecticut Superior Court. He was nominated to the Appellate court by Governor Ned Lamont and began his term on May 15, 2019. Devlin retired in April 2020, after reaching the mandatory retirement age of 70.

Education

Devlin earned a Bachelor of Arts from Southern Connecticut State University and is an honors graduate of the University of Connecticut School of Law.

Early career

Devlin began his career by working as a public defender and in private practice, then working for nine years as a prosecutor. From 1988–1992 he was an Assistant United States Attorney.

Deputy Chief State's Attorney, Inspector General In 2021 Devlin was appointed Deputy Chief State's Attorney, Inspector General, responsible for leading Connecticut's Office of Inspector General. In March 2024, he attempted to "race bait" a jury during the trial of Connecticut State Trooper Brian North, stating that the case was a "A white Police Officer who shot and killed a black man. This is a very, very, big deal". Race was never an argument in the case besides his closing argument to the jury.

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1950
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Education
Southern Connecticut State University, University of Connecticut

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Who is Robert J. Devlin, Jr.?

American judge from Connecticut

When was Robert J. Devlin, Jr. born?

Robert J. Devlin, Jr. was born in 1950.

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Robert J. Devlin, Jr. is a judge and lawyer.

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