Background
Tobin, Richard J. was born on August 1, 1934 in Boston, Massachusetts, United States. Son of Richard Charles and Eleanor Marie (Leary) Tobin.
Tobin, Richard J. was born on August 1, 1934 in Boston, Massachusetts, United States. Son of Richard Charles and Eleanor Marie (Leary) Tobin.
Bachelor of Science, Boston College, 1956; Doctor of Laws, Boston College, 1962.
Assistant Corporate Counsel law department, City of Boston, 1962-1965; assistant general counsel, New Haven Redevelopment Agency, 1966-1967; partner, Cummings and Lockwood, Stamford, Connecticut, 1967-1994; judge, Superior Court State of Connecticut, since 1994.
Chairman Stamford Transit District, 1970-1972. Member Democratic City Committee, Stamford, 1970-1976. Captain United States Marine Corps Reserve, 1956-1960.
Member Connecticut Bar Association (executive committee planning and zoning section 1980-1994), Massachusetts Bar Association, Florida Bar Association, Greater Stamford Bar Association (president 1977-1978), Stamford Yacht Club (board directors 1980-1985, 90—).
Married Esther Hanley, October 27, 1962. Children: Margaret Alicia, Joseph Hanley, Richard Neil, David Lawrence, Mary Courtney.