Joseph DaSilva, Jr. at a glance
- Current role
- Probate Judge
- Jurisdiction
- Connecticut · State
- Judicial service
- Active
Biography
Professional career
- DaSilva serves as Judge of Probate for District 43 (covering Danbury) and is set to continue in this role until December 31, 2026
- Court Roles: previously appointed as a fact finder, arbitrator, and attorney trial referee in Connecticut Superior Court
- The elected Judge of Probate for District 43 (Danbury, Connecticut) and a veteran attorney with over 25 years of legal experience in civil, appellate, and landlord‐tenant litigation
Education
Additional information
- Also running for re‐election in the November 3, 2026.
- Former member, Fairfield County Bar Association Executive Board (2015–2019)
- Past President, Danbury Bar Association (2007)
- Bar Admissions: Connecticut Bar (1999) and U.S. District Court, Connecticut (2001)
- Legal Practice: Over 25 years in civil litigation, appellate litigation, and landlord‐tenant disputes; has argued before the Connecticut Appellate Court and tried cases in Connecticut courts, including those with judgments over $1 million.
- Board member, Danbury War Memorial; coach and board member, Danbury Youth Baseball
- Former trustee, Wooster Hose Volunteer Fire Company #5; current member, Danbury Volunteer Fire Battalion #19
Published courtroom rules
Shared court rules
Connecticut Probate Court Rule 66.1 — electronic participation
Danbury 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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