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# Joseph DaSilva, Jr.

Danbury Probate Court · Probate Judge

## Profile

- Court: Danbury Probate Court
- State: Connecticut
- Role: Probate Judge
- Service status: active

## Summary

Joseph DaSilva, Jr. — Danbury Probate Court

## Sources

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

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## 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](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.