The state Senate unanimously confirmed the nomination of state Superior Court President Judge Correale F. Stevens to fill the vacancy left on the state Supreme Court by former Justice Joan Orie Melvin, bringing the high court back up to a full complement after being shorthanded for more than a year.

Several appellate lawyers The Legal spoke to Monday praised Stevens' broad experience, work ethic and exhaustive approach to writing opinions, as well as his judicial temperament.

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