Seth R. Garbarsky

Seth R. Garbarsky is a Visiting Clinical Lecturer in Law at Yale Law School, Yale University. He has been a prosecutor for the Judicial District of New Haven since 2002, representing the State of Connecticut in criminal felony prosecutions. He has tried over 40 felony criminal jury cases and 10 murder trials to verdict. Garbarsky also supervises the New Haven Cold Case Unit, dedicated to resolving unsolved homicide cases. In 2018, he received the Oliver Ellsworth Prosecutor of the Year Award.

Education:

• J.D., Western New England University, 2001
• B.A., Syracuse University, 1998

His professional focus centers on criminal law, prosecution strategies, and forensic investigations. Garbarsky teaches the Prosecution Externship course at Yale Law School and actively contributes to legal education through clinical instruction.

His career achievements highlight expertise in high-stakes criminal litigation and cold case resolution, with a commitment to justice through rigorous prosecution and innovative investigative methods.