The Induction of Judge Melissa O’Connell

On Friday, April 26, 2024, Judge Melissa O’Connell had her official induction ceremony before the superior court sitting en banc and her family and friends. In the photos below: Her three children helped her don her judicial robe; Judge Colleen Gleason administered the Oath of Office; and CCCBA Board President David Pearson presented her with the gavel. A reception followed the ceremony. Congratulations and welcome to the bench Judge O’Connell.

A judge raises her right hand and takes the oath of judicial office.
Judge Colleen Gleason administered the oath of office to Judge O’Connell.
CCCBA Board President David Pearson presented the gavel to Judge Melissa O’Connell at her induction.
Judge O'Connell puts on her judicial robe at her induction ceremony
Judge O’Connell’s children helped her with her judicial robe.