José A. SuarezJosé Antonio Suarez is a judge for the Connecticut Appellate Court.EducationSuarez received a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Dayton in 1989 and a Juris Doctor from the University of Connecticut School of Law in 1993.CareerBefore joining the bench, he held multiple positions within the Office of the Connecticut Attorney General.Connecticut superior courtSuarez was appointed to the superior court by Governor M. Jodi Rell in 2009. His service terminated in state court in August 2020 once he was sworn in as a judge of the Connecticut Appellate Court.Connecticut Appellate CourtOn July 20, 2020, Governor Ned Lamont announced the appointment of Suarez to the Connecticut Appellate Court to the seat being vacated by Judge Christine Keller who was elevated to the Connecticut Supreme Court. He was sworn into office on August 12, 2020.Personal lifeSuarez was born in Puerto Rico and moved to Connecticut with his family at the age of 11.