Kevin Randolph’s legal career spans decades of high-stakes advocacy, complex trials, and trusted counsel. Today, as principal of Randolph Trial Law Center, he draws on a foundation of legal depth and principled leadership.

Legal Insight

Kevin Randolph's approach to jury consultation reflects a career spent viewing trials from both sides of the courtroom. As both a seasoned trial attorney and retired Connecticut Superior Court Judge, he offers attorneys a rare perspective on jury selection, witness preparation, and trial strategy. His thoughtful analysis, meticulous preparation, and judicial insight help legal teams evaluate their cases with greater clarity and confidence before trial begins.

Legal Background

Kevin Randolph brings decades of legal experience spanning criminal defense, judicial leadership, public service, and advisory roles. His professional path reflects deep knowledge of complex legal systems and a steadfast commitment to justice.

    • State of Connecticut

    • District of Connecticut

    • Southern District of New York

    • Eastern District of New York

    • Second Circuit Court of Appeals

    • Bar of State of NY

    • American Society of Trial Consultants

    • CT Bar Association

    • NY State Bar Association

    • Federal District of Connecticut Criminal Justice Advisory Committee

    • “Learned Counsel” Criminal Justice Act Capital Panel

    • Office of the Public Defender Death Penalty Panel

    • Office of the Public Defender Subcommittee on Special Public Defenders

    • Chairman, Merit Selection Panel for Reappontment of Federal Magistrate Judge Thomas Smith

    • State of CT Dept. of Education Neutral Arbitrator Panel

    • CT Jud. Branch Public Service and Trust Commission

    • Sentence Review Commission (alternate)

    • Jud. Branch Perf. Eval. Program Member

    • Presenter CT Judges’ Institute

    • Author of Juvenile case law summaries 2016

    • Board of Directors, Families in Crisis

    • Judicial Review Council

    • Served as a Connecticut Superior Court Judge for 19 years

    • Presided over criminal, family, juvenile, housing, foreclosure and international cases

    • Authored approximately 100 published decisions

    • Gained national and international recognition as the trial judge in a 2024 murder case covered by Court TV and Law & Crime Network

    • Judicial Review Council

  • Juris Doctor – Western New England College School of Law, National Moot Court Team

  • Master of Science – Syracuse University, S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications

  • Bachelor of Arts – Wesleyan University

Education

Speaking Engagements

The Honorable Kevin Randolph (ret.) brings a rare depth of insight to discussions on criminal defense, courtroom strategy, and legal leadership. With decades of experience as a trial attorney and legal professional, his speaking engagements are rooted in practical wisdom, ethical clarity and a lifelong commitment to justice.

Whether addressing legal professionals at a conference, presenting to students in a classroom, or joining a panel on justice reform, Kevin Randolph offers clear, compelling and grounded perspectives designed to educate, challenge and inspire.

Topics Include:

  • Approaches to Criminal Defense in Complex Cases
    Strategic considerations, credibility in the courtroom and lessons from high-stakes litigation.

  • Legal Practice in the Media Spotlight
    Navigating high-profile cases, media scrutiny and ethical boundaries in the age of public opinion.

  • Managing High-Intensity Courtroom Dynamics
    Insights on handling emotionally charged cases with professionalism and composure.

  • Educating the Next Generation of Legal Professionals
    Drawing from teaching and mentorship experience to prepare new attorneys for real-world challenges.

To invite Kevin Randolph to speak or to request a custom presentation, please use the Contact form.

Prepare Your Next Trial With Confidence

Whether you're preparing for jury selection, refining witness testimony, or seeking an experienced judicial perspective before trial, Randolph Trial Law Center is ready to support your litigation team.