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# Karl C. Anderson

Vermont Superior Court, Rutland Unit, Probate Division · Probate Judge

## Profile

- Court: Vermont Superior Court, Rutland Unit, Probate Division
- State: Vermont
- Role: Probate Judge
- Service status: active
- Last verified: 2026-08-22

## Summary

Official statewide and applicable court procedural guidance applies to this judge.

## Biography

### Professional career

- Rutland County probate judge; elected in 2018 and 2022, with a term ending in 2026
- Partner at Anderson & Eaton from 1997; associate at Ryan Smith & Carbine, 1988–1997

### Education

- Albany Law School — J.D. (1988)
- in Animal Science, University of Vermont — B.S. (1985)

### Additional information

- Candidate in the August 11 primary and November 3, 2026, general election.
- Fair Haven Union High School, 1981.
- Attorney in Rutland, with practice in civil litigation, insurance, personal injury, medical matters, real estate and small claims.

## Before you appear

- Read the judge-specific standing order first when one is listed.
- Check the docket and case orders for requirements that supersede broader guidance.
- Confirm current remote-access and courtroom technology arrangements before the proceeding.

## Courtroom Rules

### digital evidence submission

Scope: statewide

Vermont Judiciary directs users to upload non-flat-PDF digital exhibits, including audio, video, and active hyperlinks, through its Digital Evidence Portal; flat PDFs should not be filed in that portal.

Evidence excerpt: The Digital Evidence Portal is to be used solely for uploading exhibits in file formats other than flat PDF format. Examples ... include audio recordings, video recordings, or active hyperlinks to web-based content. Flat PDF files should not be filed in the Digital Evidence Portal.

[Vermont Judiciary Digital Evidence Portal](https://evidence.vermontjudiciary.org/TraQ7/account/caseuser)
Source checked: 2026-07-27


## Sources

- [Official profile](https://www.vtcourts.gov/sites/default/files/documents/probate%20judge%20special%20assignment%20and%20designation%202025-26.pdf)
- [Official roster](https://www.vtcourts.gov/sites/default/files/documents/probate%20judge%20special%20assignment%20and%20designation%202025-26.pdf)
- [Vermont Judiciary, Chief Superior Judge official judicial roster](https://www.vtcourts.gov/sites/default/files/documents/probate%20judge%20special%20assignment%20and%20designation%202025-26.pdf)
- [Vermont Judiciary Digital Evidence Portal](https://evidence.vermontjudiciary.org/TraQ7/account/caseuser)
- [Karl C. Anderson Profile | Rutland, VT Lawyer | Martindale.com](https://www.martindale.com/attorney/karl-c-anderson-1722733/)

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