William P. Osterndorf at a glance
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- Probate Judge
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- Connecticut · State
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William P. Osterndorf
Probate Judge · Darien - New Canaan Probate Court
William P. Osterndorf — Darien - New Canaan Probate Court
Biography
Professional career
- The Hon. William P. Osterndorf is the elected Probate Judge for District 52 (Darien–New Canaan) in Fairfield County, Connecticut, serving since November 4, 2014, and re‐elected in 2018
- Judge of Probate Court, District 52 (Darien–New Canaan)
Education
- New York University School of Law — LL.M. (1986)
- Fordham University School of Law — J.D. (1982)
- in Business, Manhattan College — B.A. (1979)
Additional information
- Early Life: Raised in Poughkeepsie, NY, and Stamford, CT; resident of New Canaan at time of election
- The Darien–New Canaan Probate Court handles matters such as trusts and estates, conservatorships, mental health commitments, and children’s matters
Published courtroom rules
Shared court rules
Connecticut Probate Court Rule 66.1 — electronic participation
Darien - New Canaan 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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