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Oliver, Vernon Dion

Born 1971 in Bridgeport, CT

Federal Judicial Service:
Judge, U.S. District Court for the District of Connecticut
Nominated by Joseph R. Biden on May 4, 2023, to a seat vacated by Stefan R. Underhill. Confirmed by the Senate on September 19, 2023, and received commission on October 18, 2023.

Education:
University of Connecticut, B.A., 1994
University of Connecticut School of Law, J.D., 1997

Professional Career:

Private practice, Windsor, Connecticut, 1997
Temporary assistant clerk, Hartford [Connecticut] Judicial District, 1997-1998
Private practice, Glastonbury, Connecticut, 1998-1999
Assistant state's attorney, State of Connecticut, 1999-2004; Office of the Chief State's Attorney, 1999-2000; Bristol Superior Court, 2000-2004
Assistant attorney general, State of Connecticut, 2004-2009
Judge, Connecticut Superior Court, 2009-2023
     Windham Judicial District, 2009-2010
     Housing sessions, Hartford and New Britain Judicial Districts, 2010-2012
     Civil and criminal jury trials, Meriden Superior Court, 2012-2013
     Criminal docket, Waterbury Superior Court, 2013-2014
     Habeas corpus and criminal matters, Tolland Judicial District, 2014-2017
     Presiding judge, Manchester Superior Court, 2017-2018
     Assistant administrative judge, New Britain Judicial District, 2018-2020
     Administrative judge, Middlesex Judicial District, 2020-2023