Fred J. Anthony at a glance
- Current role
- Probate Judge
- Jurisdiction
- Connecticut · State
- Judicial service
- Active
Biography
Professional career
- Fred J. Anthony is a judge of the Shelton Probate Court (Division 42) in Fairfield County, Connecticut, elected in 1994 and re‐elected every four years since
- Co‐founded Anthony & Reale in 1992, a private practice specializing in criminal defense, probate, wills, estates, and family law
- Current: Judge, Shelton Probate Court (PD‐42), Fairfield County, CT
- Special Assignments: Designated by the Chief Justice of the Connecticut Supreme Court as a “Special Assignment Judge” for complex matters in other probate districts
Education
- Villanova University School of Law — J.D. (1989)
- Providence College — B.A. (1986)
Additional information
- Leadership: President‐Judge of the Connecticut Probate Assembly (2008–2010), during which the state consolidated probate courts from 117 to 54
- Served as Assistant Corporation Counsel for the City of Shelton (1991–1995)
- Previous: Administrative Judge, Waterbury Regional Children’s Probate Court
- Member of the American Bar Association, Connecticut Bar Association, Association of Trial Lawyers of America, Connecticut Trial Lawyers Association, and various local bar associations
- Born and raised in Shelton, CT, Anthony is a father of three and enjoys boating on Lake Housatonic
Published courtroom rules
Shared court rules
Connecticut Probate Court Rule 66.1 — electronic participation
Shelton Probate Court; Waterbury Regional Children's 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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