Lon McClintock at a glance
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- Probate Judge
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Lon McClintock
Probate Judge · Vermont Superior Court, Bennington Unit, Probate Division
Biography
Professional career
- Bennington County probate judge; elected as a Democrat in 2022 to succeed Justine Scanlon and began service in 2023
- Solo practitioner from 2012; private practice from 1988 at Jacobs, McClintock & Scanlon and later Jacobs & McClintock
- Practice includes Social Security disability, real estate, small business, school law, probate and civil matters
Education
- Vermont Law School — J.D. (1982)
- Bachelor's degree in history — Dartmouth College, 1977
Additional information
- Candidate for reelection in 2026 against Republican Jim Dingley for a four-year term.
- Vermont Legal Aid attorney through 1988.
- Advocates accessible probate proceedings, guidance for unrepresented people and fair treatment of families in estate, guardianship, adoption and name-change matters.
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Exhibits
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Sources
Identity source checked August 22, 2026.
Biography sources checked October 11, 2026.
Vermont Judiciary, Chief Superior Judge official judicial roster
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