Chambers of Judge Robert E. Beach Jr. – Hartford, CT

Chambers of the Honorable Robert E. Beach Jr.

Connecticut Appellate Court

The office of the Honorable Robert E. Beach Jr. is located within the Connecticut Supreme Court building at 75 Elm Street, which also houses the Connecticut Appellate Court. Judge Beach, having served as a judge of the Appellate Court, currently holds the status of Senior Judge. In the Connecticut Judicial Branch, a Senior Judge is a retired judge who continues to hear cases and perform judicial duties on a part-time basis to assist with the court’s caseload. The Appellate Court is the state’s intermediate court of appeals, responsible for reviewing decisions made by the Superior Court to determine if errors of law were committed. As a judicial officer in this capacity, Judge Beach participates in appellate panels, reviews legal briefs, hears oral arguments, and authors written opinions that contribute to the state’s case law. The chambers at 75 Elm Street serve as the administrative workspace for the judge and his legal staff, handling the rigorous legal research and drafting required for appellate review.

Judicial Functions and Access

The work conducted in these chambers is integral to the function of the state’s appellate system.

• Appellate Review: Judges review civil and criminal appeals, administrative appeals, and juvenile matters transferred from the Superior Court.
• Oral Arguments: Arguments are typically heard in the courtrooms at 75 Elm Street. These proceedings are open to the public, offering citizens a view of the judicial process in action.
• Case Conferences: Judges meet in conference to deliberate on cases they have heard, discussing legal principles and reaching a consensus on the final judgment.

Location Details

The chambers are situated in the historic Supreme Court Building, a landmark structure facing Bushnell Park. Access to the building is strictly controlled.

• Security: All visitors, including attorneys and the public, must pass through security screening, including metal detectors and bag checks, upon entering the lobby.
• Parking: There is no public parking on-site. Visitors typically park in nearby commercial garages or use on-street metered parking.
• Public Transit: The location is highly accessible via CTtransit bus lines that stop along Elm Street and Jewell Street.