(HARTFORD, CT) - Governor Dannel P. Malloy today announced that he intends to nominate Representative Auden Grogins to the State Superior Court. With nearly a quarter century of experience in civil and criminal litigation in both state and federal courts, Grogins currently serves Bridgeport's 129th District in the General Assembly.

During her 24 years of practice, Grogins has served over 400 clients on a wide array of issues, ranging from criminal law and appeals, to personal injury law, to family law, to real estate, to contract and employment cases. She has represented numerous defendants in post-conviction cases for those involving claims of innocence or ineffective legal representation. Grogins owns her own practice.

First elected to the General Assembly in 2008, Grogins has previously served on the Bridgeport City Council, starting in 1991. She was elected to the Bridgeport Board of Education in 2003 and elected President of the Board in 2005. She is a currently the Deputy Majority Leader serving as a member of the legislature's Education, Judiciary, Legislative Management, and Planning and Development Committees.

"Auden is a dedicated public servant who cares deeply about her community. In both private and public capacities, she's spent a career serving those who need representation. Her breadth of legal knowledge is exceptional, and I know she will do an outstanding job," Governor Malloy said. "Auden has earned the respect of her colleagues not only in the legal community, but also in the General Assembly. I'm proud to nominate her to the Superior Court."

"I am both thrilled and deeply honored that Governor Malloy intends to nominate me for a judicial appointment. I want to thank the Governor for his confidence in me to serve such an important public position," Auden Grogins said. "If approved, I vow to be an independent, fair and impartial judge. I will do my utmost to ensure that we continue building a brighter future for Connecticut."

Grogins holds a law degree from Quinnipiac University and a B.S. from the Fashion Institute of Technology. She will not be taking the oath of office for her General Assembly seat on January 7th.

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For Immediate Release: January 2, 2015

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