T. Emmet Clarie

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T. Emmet Clarie

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Nonpartisan

Prior offices
United States District Court for the District of Connecticut

Education

Bachelor's

Providence College, 1933

Law

Hartford College, 1938

Personal
Birthplace
Connecticut

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T. Emmet Clarie (1913-1997) was a federal judge on the United States District Court for the District of Connecticut. He joined the court in 1961 after an appointment from John F. Kennedy. At the time of appointment, Clarie was a private practice attorney in Connecticut. From 1974 to 1983, he was the chief judge. On January 1, 1983, he assumed senior status and continued to served in this capacity until his death on September 24, 1997.[1]

Early life and education

  • Providence College, Ph.B., 1933
  • Hartford College (now University of Connecticut), LL.B., 1938[1]

Professional career

  • Member, Connecticut General Assembly, 1937-1943
  • Democratic Floor Leader, 1939-1943
  • Private practice, Danielson, Connecticut, 1940-1961
  • Prosecutor, Killingly Town Court, Danielson, Connecticut, 1951
  • Assistant to statute revision commissioner, State of Connecticut, 1945
  • Clerk of state senate, Connecticut State Senate, 1949
  • State liquor commissioner, State of Connecticut, 1949-1955
  • Chairman, Connecticut State Liquor Commission, 1955-1961[1]

Judicial career

District of Connecticut

Clarie was nominated by President John F. Kennedy on September 5, 1961, to a seat created by 75 Stat. 80. He was confirmed by the Senate on September 14, and received his commission on September 18th. From 1974 to 1983, he was the chief judge. On January 1, 1983, he assumed senior status and continued to served in this capacity until his death on September 24, 1997. Clarie was succeeded in this position by Peter Dorsey.[1]

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Political offices
Preceded by:
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District of Connecticut
1961–1983
Seat #4
Succeeded by:
Peter Dorsey