Fairfield District Superior Court cases in Fairfield County, Bridgeport, CT
The Fairfield Judicial District at Bridgeport is a Connecticut Superior Court (Judicial District) location within the state's unified trial court of general jurisdiction. It functions as the first-instance court for major civil cases, serious criminal matters (Part A felonies), family cases (divorce, custody, support), and Housing Session matters (landlord‑tenant and housing code) arising within its territorial jurisdiction. The court manages filings, motions, trials, and orders across these dockets. Lower-level criminal cases and routine motor-vehicle/traffic infractions are handled in the local Geographical Area (GA) court and by the Centralized Infractions Bureau, respectively, rather than in the Judicial District session.
Fairfield District Superior Court Contact and Location Information
| Court Type: | Superior Court |
| County: | Fairfield |
| Street Address: | 1061 Main Street |
| City: | Bridgeport |
| Zip Code: | 6604 |
| Phone: | 203-579-7250 |
| Fax: | 203-579-6928 |
| Hours: | Monday - Friday: 9:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M |
| Website URL: | https://jud.ct.gov/directory/directory/directions/25.htm |
| Parking: | Paid parking is available at the Lafayette Parking Garage and on-street metered parking is also available. |
| Public Transportation: | Local Bus Service: Greater Bridgeport Transit (https://gogbt.com/) |
| Forms & Filing: | Afficial Forms |
| Languages: | Multiple Language |
| ADA: | Jason Lovallo |
| ADA Phone: | 203-579-6527 |
| ADA Fax / Email: | Jason.Lovallo@jud.ct.gov |
| Special Access: | Wheelchair access is in the back of the building near the handicap parking spaces along Fairfield Avenue. The building's ramped entrance is accessible from the public sidewalk, a short distance from the handicap parking spots. Please use the intercom at the door to summon a Judicial Marshal to let you into the facility. |
Services and Case Types Handled in Fairfield District Superior Court
Fairfield Judicial District (Superior Court, Bridgeport) serves the public by:
- Case services: intake of case filings, e-filing support, docketing, scheduling/calendars, records access/certified copies, and collection of fines/fees; interpreter and ADA accommodations.
- Civil: tort, contract, property, administrative appeals, housing/landlord-tenant; civil restraining and protection orders.
- Criminal: felonies and misdemeanors, motor-vehicle crimes; arraignments, bail, criminal protective orders, motions, trials, and sentencing.
- Family: dissolution of marriage, custody/visitation, child support, restraining orders, and post-judgment motions.
- Protective orders: application intake, ex parte review, service coordination, and prompt hearing scheduling.
- Jury services: juror qualification/deferral, summons management, check-in, orientation, selection, and juror support/payment.
- Court hearings: pretrials, status conferences, mediations, and jury/bench trials (in person and, when authorized, remote).
The Clerk's Office is the primary contact for filings, calendars, forms, and case status.