Judge Tracy Lee Dayton - Professional Background & Legal Expertise

Biography

Hon. Tracy Lee Dayton 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.

At the time of her appointment, Dayton was a partner in the New York law firm of Levine Lee, LLP, where she had practiced since 2017. At the firm, she handled white collar and securities enforcement defense, investigations, and complex business litigation. Dayton also represented individuals and businesses in securities and corporate fraud and public corruption matters.

Before her practice there, she spent ten years as an Assistant United States Attorney with the United States Attorney’s Office for the District of Connecticut (2007 to 2017). During that time, Dayton held the position of Executive Assistant U.S. Attorney (2015 to 2017) and was the Chief of Violent Crimes and Narcotics (2007 to 2013).

She also spent five years as an Assistant United States Attorney with the United States Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of New York (2001 to 2006), holding an assignment as Deputy Chief of Violent Crimes and Terrorism.

Over the course of her career as an Assistant U.S. Attorney, Dayton handled racketeering, bank fraud, mail and wire fraud, money laundering, and terrorism matters.

Before joining the Department of Justice, she spent time as a deputy district attorney for the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office.

Dayton received a B.A. in psychology from Princeton University. She went on to complete a J.D. at the University of California, Berkeley, Boalt Hall School of Law (now the University of California, Berkeley, School of Law) in 1995.

Dayton has taught as an adjunct professor at Fordham University School of Law and was a Business Leader in Forensic Audit with MasterCard International (2006 to 2007).

Her memberships have included the Federal Bar Council’s Federal Crime Practice Committee and the Connecticut State Marshal Commission (commissioner).

At the time of her appointment, Dayton resided in Weston, Connecticut.

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LVNV FUNDING, LLC v. CRUZ, LUIS

On October 6, 2020 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Fairfield County. Judge Tracy Lee Dayton presiding.

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LVNV FUNDING LLC ASSIGNEE OF CREDIT ONE BANK, N.A. v. HOLLERAN, THOMAS

On October 1, 2020 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Fairfield County. Judge Tracy Lee Dayton presiding.

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LVNV FUNDING LLC ASSIGNEE OF CREDIT ONE BANK, N.A. v. MADONNA, JUDY

On September 16, 2020 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Fairfield County. Judge Tracy Lee Dayton presiding.

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RIGGS, EDWIN Et Al v. NALETTE, MATTHEW Et Al

On August 26, 2020 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Fairfield County. Judge Tracy Lee Dayton presiding.

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LVNV FUNDING LLC ASSIGNEE OF WEBBANK v. WRIGHT, JACQUELINE A

On August 12, 2020 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Fairfield County. Judge Tracy Lee Dayton presiding.

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LAWRENCE ROSENBERG, AUDREY v. KATZMAN, RACHEL

On July 13, 2020 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Fairfield County. Judge Tracy Lee Dayton presiding.

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ROSENBERG, AUDREY v. KATZMAN, RACHEL

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Sep 30, 2022

LVNV FUNDING, LLC v. NEAL, JORDAN

On June 2, 2020 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Fairfield County. Judge Tracy Lee Dayton presiding.

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Jun 02, 2020

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Bankruptcy

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Sep 30, 2022

LVNV FUNDING LLC ASSIGNEE OF CREDIT ONE BANK, N.A. v. BENAVIDES, LILIANA

On April 28, 2020 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Fairfield County. Judge Tracy Lee Dayton presiding.

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LVNV FUNDING LLC ASSIGNEE OF CREDIT ONE BANK, N.A. v. MARTINEZ, CARLOS

On April 13, 2020 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Fairfield County. Judge Tracy Lee Dayton presiding.

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Sep 30, 2022

ORTEGA, WINSTON v. BUD'S TRUCK & DIESEL SERVICE, INC.

On March 19, 2020 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Fairfield County. Judge Tracy Lee Dayton presiding.

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Mar 19, 2020

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Feb 04, 2022

SCHOOLFIELD,EARL v. EARL JOHNSON DBA UNION VILLAGE TOWNHOUSES, INC

On March 9, 2020 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Fairfield County. Judge Tracy Lee Dayton presiding.

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Mar 09, 2020

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Dec 21, 2021

WAKEMAN, WHITE BIRCH NURSERY v. JASON MORTARA LANDSCAPING

On February 18, 2020 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Fairfield County. Judge Tracy Lee Dayton presiding.

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Feb 18, 2020

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BRIDGEPORT JD

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May 23, 2023

NETHERWOOD, RICHARD v. BALLOTTE, JUSTIN

On January 17, 2020 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Fairfield County. Judge Tracy Lee Dayton presiding.

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Jan 17, 2020

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Dec 15, 2021

CAVALRY SPV I, LLC v. RODRIGUEZ, LEOVALDO

On May 30, 2019 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Fairfield County. Judge Tracy Lee Dayton presiding.

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May 30, 2019

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Oct 13, 2022

MIDLAND FUNDING LLC v. SMELLIE, DEIADRA

On May 20, 2019 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Fairfield County. Judge Tracy Lee Dayton presiding.

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Oct 13, 2022

MIDLAND FUNDING LLC v. VEGA, CHRISTINA

On May 20, 2019 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Fairfield County. Judge Tracy Lee Dayton presiding.

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Feb 05, 2022

CAPITAL ONE BANK (USA), N.A. v. GUILES, TAMICA A

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Dec 15, 2021

MIDLAND FUNDING LLC v. MEYER, SEAN

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Oct 13, 2022

BARCLAYS BANK DELAWARE v. SCHOVANEC, JOHN

On May 17, 2019 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Fairfield County. Judge Tracy Lee Dayton presiding.

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Dec 16, 2021

CAPITAL ONE BANK (USA), N.A. v. REEVE, CHRISTOPH

On May 17, 2019 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Fairfield County. Judge Tracy Lee Dayton presiding.

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Dec 16, 2021

CAPITAL ONE BANK (USA), N.A. v. CLERVIL, TARAH

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Oct 13, 2022

PORTFOLIO RECOVERY ASSOCIATES, LLC v. RAGSDALE, II, ROBERT

On May 13, 2019 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Fairfield County. Judge Tracy Lee Dayton presiding.

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May 13, 2019

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PORTFOLIO RECOVERY ASSOCIATES, LLC v. FOSTER, DEBBIE

On May 10, 2019 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Fairfield County. Judge Tracy Lee Dayton presiding.

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May 10, 2019

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About

Tracy Lee Dayton
Current Appointment Fairfield Judicial District Superior Court	Fairfield Judicial District Superior Court
Education B.A., Princeton University J.D., University of California, Berkeley, Boalt Hall School of Law - 1995	B.A., Princeton University J.D., University of California, Berkeley, Boalt Hall School of Law - 1995

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Court Info

Court Info
Current Court:	CT - Fairfield Judicial District Superior Court
Clerk phone:	+1 (203) 579-6568
Fax:	+1 (203) 382-8408

Career History

Career History
Role	Employer	Where
Deputy District Attorney	Los Angeles County District Attorney's Office	Los Angeles County, California
Assistant U.S. Attorney	United States Attorney's Office for the Eastern District of New York	None
Assistant U.S. Attorney	United States Attorney’s Office for the District of Connecticut	None
Partner	Levine Lee, LLP	New York County, New York
Judge	Fairfield Judicial District Superior Court	Fairfield County, Connecticut