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Dominic J. Squatrito
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| Senior Judge of the United States District Court for the District of Connecticut | |
| In office November 1, 2004 – January 20, 2021 |
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| Judge of the United States District Court for the District of Connecticut | |
| In office October 7, 1994 – November 1, 2004 |
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| Appointed by | Bill Clinton |
| Preceded by | Seat established by 104 Stat. 5089 |
| Succeeded by | Vanessa Lynne Bryant |
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Dominic James Squatrito
April 9, 1938 Hartford, Connecticut |
| Died | January 20, 2021 (aged 82) Manchester, Connecticut |
| Education | Wesleyan University (B.A.) Yale Law School (LL.B.) |
Dominic J. Squatrito (born April 9, 1938 – died January 20, 2021) was an important judge in the United States. He served as a federal judge in Connecticut for many years. A federal judge helps make sure laws are followed fairly.
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Becoming a Judge: Dominic J. Squatrito's Path
Dominic J. Squatrito was born in Hartford, Connecticut. He loved to learn and went to college at Wesleyan University. In 1961, he earned a Bachelor of Arts degree. He then went to Yale Law School and became a lawyer in 1965.
Early Career and Legal Work
After law school, Dominic Squatrito worked as a lawyer in Manchester, Connecticut. He helped people and businesses with their legal needs. He also helped the government in different ways:
- From 1972 to 1979, he gave legal advice to the Town of Manchester Housing Authority. This group helps people find homes.
- He advised the Connecticut State Legislature Judiciary Committee from 1974 to 1975. This committee works on laws.
- He also helped a state committee that chose important people for government jobs.
- From 1976 to 1980, he was the main lawyer for the Connecticut Senate. This is part of the state's law-making body.
Serving as a Federal Judge
On July 28, 1994, President Bill Clinton chose Dominic Squatrito to be a federal judge. This was a new judge position created to help with more court cases. The United States Senate agreed with the choice. He officially became a judge on October 7, 1994.
What a Federal Judge Does
As a federal judge, Dominic Squatrito listened to many different types of cases. These cases involved federal laws, which are laws for the whole country. He made important decisions to ensure justice for everyone.
Senior Status and Later Life
On November 1, 2004, Judge Squatrito took "senior status." This means he continued to work as a judge, but with a lighter workload. Judges often take senior status when they get older or have health reasons. He passed away on January 20, 2021, in Manchester, Connecticut, at the age of 82.
