He served as an associate justice of the Connecticut Supreme Court from 1829 to 1839.

He also succeeded Jeremiah G. Brainard as an associate judge of the Connecticut Supreme Court of Errors from 1829 to 1839.

During his term, he advocated for reform in education, taxes, and liquor prohibition, however, only insignificant legislation was passed.

He vetoed a resolution on divorce, and it was looked upon as sabotaging the legislature's power.

[2] After completing his term as the Governor, Bissell continued as a Professor of Law at Yale University, a position he was appointed to during his governorship.