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# Charles E. Tiernan, III

Branford - North Branford Probate Court · Probate Judge

## Profile

- Court: Branford - North Branford Probate Court
- State: Connecticut
- Role: Probate Judge
- Service status: active

## Summary

Charles E. Tiernan, III — Branford - North Branford Probate Court

## Sources

- [Court Locator](https://www.ctprobate.gov/court-locator)

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## 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](https://knowjudges.com/courtroom-rules/national-shared-set-c0aec96b376d18df89851f00) — 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. [Official source](https://www.ctprobate.gov/Documents/Probate%20Court%20Rules%20of%20Procedure.pdf). Collected 2026-10-27.