Judge Stephen Dembo has presided over my case during an extremely difficult and prolonged period of litigation. In my experience, the proceedings under his courtroom have often felt highly procedural and rigid, with insufficient consideration given to the practical and emotional realities affecting my relationship with my daughter and the broader family dynamics involved.
— Anonymous parent · CT
I have struggled with what I perceive to be a system that prioritizes technical procedure and ongoing litigation over meaningful resolution and restoration of the parent-child relationship. At times, I felt that the court process lacked flexibility and failed to adequately account for the cumulative impact that years of restrictions, delays, conflict, and litigation have had on both me and my child. …
— Anonymous parent · CT
Now a family court judge in Connecticut. Previous work with opposing counsel. colluded with opposing counsel and negotiated a deal which wasn't in my family's interest. When I wanted to change the terms before signing it he fired me and told me to get another attorney.
— Anonymous parent · CT
