Judge Margarita Hartley Moore: Professional Background and Legal Expertise

Biography

Hon. Margarita Hartley Moore is a judge for the Fairfield Judicial District Superior Court in Connecticut. She was appointed to the bench by former Governor Dannel Malloy in 2018.


During her judicial tenure, she has presided over Family Matters in the Fairfield Judicial District.


Prior to joining the judiciary, Hartley Moore was a sole practitioner in her own private practice, the Law Offices of Margarita Hartley Moore, having maintained the practice since 1995. During that time, she handled family law matters, including discovery, litigation, mediation, and negotiation. She also represented clients in Superior and Appellate Court.


Before opening her practice, Hartley Moore spent four years as an associate in the Milford law firm of Stevens, Carroll & Carveth (1991 to 1994) and served as a temporary assistant clerk with the Bridgeport Superior Court (1989 to 1991).


She received a B.A. in English from the University of Connecticut in 1986. Hartley Moore went on to complete a J.D. at New England Law School (1989) and an LL.M. in environmental law at Pace University, Elisabeth Haub School of Law (1991).


She was admitted to practice in Connecticut (1989), Colorado (1991), and the District of Columbia (1991).


At the time of her appointment, Hartley Moore resided in Milford, Connecticut.

Recent Cases by Hon. Margarita Hartley Moore

On April 16, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Fairfield County. Judge Margarita Hartley Moore presiding.

Filed

Apr 16, 2024

Court

Superior

County

Fairfield County, CT

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

Case Last Refreshed

Apr 18, 2024

On September 25, 2023 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Fairfield County. Judge Margarita Hartley Moore presiding.

5 Files
Filed

Sep 25, 2023

Court

Fairfield County

County

Fairfield County, CT

Practice Area

Property

Matter Type

Foreclosure

Case Last Refreshed

Sep 27, 2023

On August 14, 2023 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Fairfield County. Judge Margarita Hartley Moore presiding.

Filed

Aug 14, 2023

Court

Fairfield County

County

Fairfield County, CT

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

General Family

Case Last Refreshed

Sep 12, 2023

On August 2, 2023 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Fairfield County. Judge Margarita Hartley Moore presiding.

Filed

Aug 02, 2023

Court

Fairfield County

County

Fairfield County, CT

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

General Family

Case Last Refreshed

Sep 06, 2023

On August 2, 2023 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Fairfield County. Judge Margarita Hartley Moore presiding.

Filed

Aug 02, 2023

Status

Judgment of Divorce,Annulment,Separation

Court

Fairfield County

County

Fairfield County, CT

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

Case Last Refreshed

Sep 02, 2023

On July 11, 2023 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Fairfield County. Judge Margarita Hartley Moore presiding.

Filed

Jul 11, 2023

Court

Fairfield County

County

Fairfield County, CT

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

General Family

Case Last Refreshed

Jul 13, 2023

On July 11, 2023 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Fairfield County. Judge Margarita Hartley Moore presiding.

Filed

Jul 11, 2023

Court

Fairfield County

County

Fairfield County, CT

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

General Family

Case Last Refreshed

Jan 05, 2024

On July 10, 2023 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Fairfield County. Judge Margarita Hartley Moore presiding.

Filed

Jul 10, 2023

Court

Fairfield County

County

Fairfield County, CT

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

General Family

Case Last Refreshed

Oct 20, 2023

On June 27, 2023 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Fairfield County. Judge Margarita Hartley Moore presiding.

Filed

Jun 27, 2023

Court

Fairfield County

County

Fairfield County, CT

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

General Family

Case Last Refreshed

Jul 12, 2023

On June 21, 2023 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Fairfield County. Judge Margarita Hartley Moore presiding.

Filed

Jun 21, 2023

Status

Dismissal

Court

Fairfield County

County

Fairfield County, CT

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

General Family

Case Last Refreshed

Aug 10, 2023

On June 20, 2023 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Fairfield County. Judge Margarita Hartley Moore presiding.

Filed

Jun 20, 2023

Status

Judgment of Divorce,Annulment,Separation

Court

Fairfield County

County

Fairfield County, CT

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

Case Last Refreshed

Nov 16, 2023

On June 16, 2023 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Fairfield County. Judge Margarita Hartley Moore presiding.

Filed

Jun 16, 2023

Status

Judgment of Divorce,Annulment,Separation

Court

Fairfield County

County

Fairfield County, CT

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

Case Last Refreshed

Jul 18, 2023

On June 16, 2023 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Fairfield County. Judge Margarita Hartley Moore presiding.

Filed

Jun 16, 2023

Status

Dismissal

Court

Fairfield County

County

Fairfield County, CT

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

General Family

Case Last Refreshed

Aug 31, 2023

On June 15, 2023 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Fairfield County. Judge Margarita Hartley Moore presiding.

Filed

Jun 15, 2023

Status

Judgment of Divorce,Annulment,Separation

Court

Fairfield County

County

Fairfield County, CT

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

Case Last Refreshed

Aug 09, 2023

On June 14, 2023 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Fairfield County. Judge Margarita Hartley Moore presiding.

Filed

Jun 14, 2023

Court

Fairfield County

County

Fairfield County, CT

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

General Family

Case Last Refreshed

Dec 20, 2023

On June 12, 2023 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Fairfield County. Judge Margarita Hartley Moore presiding.

Filed

Jun 12, 2023

Status

Judgment of Divorce,Annulment,Separation

Court

Fairfield County

County

Fairfield County, CT

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

Case Last Refreshed

Jul 13, 2023

On June 1, 2023 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Fairfield County. Judge Margarita Hartley Moore presiding.

Filed

Jun 01, 2023

Status

Dismissal

Court

Fairfield County

County

Fairfield County, CT

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

General Family

Case Last Refreshed

Jan 24, 2024

On May 31, 2023 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Fairfield County. Judge HON MARGARITA HARTLEY MOORE presiding.

Filed

May 31, 2023

Court

Fairfield County

County

Fairfield County, CT

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

Case Last Refreshed

Jul 21, 2023

On May 26, 2023 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Fairfield County. Judge Margarita Hartley Moore presiding.

Filed

May 26, 2023

Court

Fairfield County

County

Fairfield County, CT

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

Case Last Refreshed

Oct 20, 2023

On May 26, 2023 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Fairfield County. Judge HON MARGARITA HARTLEY MOORE presiding.

Filed

May 26, 2023

Court

Fairfield County

County

Fairfield County, CT

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

Case Last Refreshed

Jan 24, 2024

On May 24, 2023 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Fairfield County. Judge HON MARGARITA HARTLEY MOORE presiding.

Filed

May 24, 2023

Status

Other

Court

Fairfield County

County

Fairfield County, CT

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

Case Last Refreshed

Jan 24, 2024

On May 10, 2023 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Fairfield County. Judge Margarita Hartley Moore presiding.

Filed

May 10, 2023

Court

Fairfield County

County

Fairfield County, CT

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

General Family

Case Last Refreshed

Dec 07, 2023

On May 8, 2023 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Fairfield County. Judge Margarita Hartley Moore presiding.

Filed

May 08, 2023

Status

Judgment of Divorce,Annulment,Separation

Court

Fairfield County

County

Fairfield County, CT

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

Case Last Refreshed

May 20, 2023

On May 4, 2023 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Fairfield County. Judge Margarita Hartley Moore presiding.

Filed

May 04, 2023

Status

Other

Court

Fairfield County

County

Fairfield County, CT

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

Case Last Refreshed

Aug 23, 2023

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