Charles E. Tiernan, III at a glance
- Current role
- Probate Judge
- Jurisdiction
- Connecticut · State
- Judicial service
- Active
Charles E. Tiernan, III
Probate Judge · Branford - North Branford Probate Court
Charles E. Tiernan, III — Branford - North Branford Probate Court
Biography
Professional career
- Election: Currently running for re‐election as Judge of Probate, Probate District 35 (Branford–North Branford) in the November 3, 2026 general election
- Former partner at one of Connecticut’s top law firms
- Chuck” Tiernan, III is the Probate Judge for Branford–North Branford Probate Court (Probate District 35) in Connecticut, serving in the state’s judicial system and also practicing law through CET III Law, LLC
- Solo practice as Principal Attorney, CET III Law, LLC
Education
Additional information
- Active membership in the Connecticut Bar Association’s House of Delegates and Criminal Justice Section Executive Committee
- He is admitted to the Connecticut Bar and has also been admitted to argue in the U.S. Supreme Court
- Languages: English, German Connecticut Bar Association
Published courtroom rules
Shared court rules
Connecticut Probate Court Rule 66.1 — electronic participation
Branford - North Branford Probate Court
Probate Courts only. Rule 66.1 was amended July 1, 2022 and retained in the July 2026 compilation. Electronic participation is discretionary, not an entitlement. Shared baseline only, not a judge-specific preference or complete local rules inventory. Apply source exceptions, case-type limits, later amendments and case orders.
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