Chittenden County
Vermont Superior Court
175 Main Street
Burlington, VT 05402
(802) 863-3467
32 Cherry Street, Suite 300
Burlington, VT 05401
(802) 651-1950
COURTHOUSE HOURS:
Monday – Friday 8:00am – 4:30pm
COUNTY OFFICIALS
ASSISTANT JUDGES
Hon. Connie Cain Ramsey
(802) 777-4056
Hon. Suzanne Brown
(802) 651-1641
PROBATE JUDGE
Hon. Gregory J. Glennon
(802) 651-1518
COUNTY CLERK
Anne Williams
P.O. Box 187
Burlington, VT 05402
(802) 951-5106
Monday – Friday 7:30am – 4:00pm
COUNTY SHERIFF
Dan Gamelin
P.O. Box 1426
70 Ethan Allen Drive
So. Burlington, VT 05402
(802) 863-4341
SUPERIOR COURT OF VERMONT
Civil Division
P. O. Box 187
175 Main Street
Burlington, VT 05402
(802) 863-3467
HOURS OF OPERATION:
Monday – Friday 8:00am – 4:30pm
Criminal Division
32 Cherry Street, Suite 300
Burlington, VT 05401
(802) 651-1950
HOURS OF OPERATION:
Monday – Friday 8:00am – 4:30pm
Family Division
32 Cherry Street, Suite 200
Burlington, VT 05401
(802) 651-1709
HOURS OF OPERATION:
Monday – Friday 8:00am – 4:30pm
Probate Division
P. O. Box 511
175 Main Street
Burlington, VT 05402
(802) 651-1518
HOURS OF OPERATION:
Monday – Friday 8:00am – 4:30pm
ASSISTANT JUDGES
Hon. Connie Cain Ramsey
Connie was first elected Assistant Judge in November of 2010 and started her first term in February of 2011. Judge Ramsey is dedicated to ensuring that the best interests of children are considered above all else in divorce proceedings, to making sure victims of domestic abuse are protected, and to protecting the private rights of individuals and organizations.
Judge Ramsey has been trained by the State of Vermont in Courtroom Ethics and Procedure, and has earned the State Accreditation to Preside over Uncontested Divorces. Ramsey has also been trained by the National Judicial College, based in Reno, Nevada and received training in Civil Mediation, as well as Judicial Decision Making. She is an active member of the National Association of County Judges as well as the Vermont Association of Assistant Judges. She is the author of historical, court-related articles entitled “Courthouse Chronicles,” one of which is included in this web site.
Connie has deep roots in Chittenden County, she is an 8th generation Vermonter and takes great pride in serving as a steward to Chittenden County’s properties. Connie lives in Chittenden County with her husband Jack, Dachshund Oscar, and has two grown children, Polly Ramsey Mangan and John Taggart Ramsey. She is very grateful that her family has now expanded to include son-in-law Chad Mangan and grandchild Dexter, as well as daughter-in-law Rachel Seaman Ramsey and grandchild Moxie.
Hon. Suzanne Brown
Suzanne Brown was elected Assistant Judge in November of 2018 and started her first term in February of 2019.
Educational Background
J.D. Suffolk Law School
M.Ed. Northeastern University
B.A. Rutgers College
Judge Brown commenced her practice of law in Vermont in l986. After completing her judicial clerkship, Judge Brown worked as an associate attorney with Perry & Schmucker in South Burlington, VT. Judge Brown was named a partner in the firm at a time when few women were offered partnership positions in law firms.
In the mid 1990’s Judge Brown opened her solo law practice in Burlington, VT. Her cases varied, but she focused on cases involving the family such as the establishment of parental rights and responsibilities, parent child contact, child support, paternity cases, property division, prenuptial agreements, spousal support and modification and enforcement of orders and issues related to adoption and guardianship.
Over her 32 years of practicing law, Judge Brown took an active interest in providing legal services for those who could not afford to retain an attorney. Her practice often took her outside Chittenden County and included appearing in Franklin County, Addison County, Grand Isle County, Washington County, Lamoille County, Orleans County and Caledonia County.
During her many years of practice, Judge Brown was consistently rated by her peers at being highly rated in her field of practice as well as being ethical.
Professional Associations
Vermont Bar Association
Chittenden County Bar Association
Vermont Trial Lawyers Association
