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Fairfield Judge of Probate To Fill Vacancy

The Probate Court is presided over by the Probate Judge, who must be a town resident, who is elected for a two-year term. The Court deals mainly with family matters: administration of decedents estates, trust accounts, conservators and guartians, parental custody, paternity, tax proceedings, change of name and marriage waivers. The Probate Judge is paid from fees.

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    Kathy Caulfield
    (Dem)

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    Daniel Ford
    (Rep)

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Candidate Name Kathy Caulfield
For over thirty years, I have dedicated my Fairfield law practice to the people who need the services of the probate court, often at times of personal or family crisis. I began my probate practice after graduating from Boston College and UCONN Law School. With care and compassion, I handle the complex legal issues that come before the probate court. I have held leadership positions on the boards of Fairfield Foundation for Education, Southwestern Connecticut Agency on Aging and Mercy Learning Center. I would be honored to serve Fairfield as Probate Judge. Learn more at kathyforfairfield.com.
Candidate Name Daniel C. Ford
I am born and raised in Fairfield. My mother moved to Fairfield in 1946. I graduated from Fairfield High School, Saint Bonaventure University and Quinnipiac University School of Law. I have practiced law for 20 years. After law school, I served as a law clerk to the chief justice of the Connecticut Supreme Court. I currently serve the town of Fairfield as a commissioner on the Town Planning and Zoning Commission. I previously served on the Fairfield Parking Commission. I eagerly await the opportunity to follow in the steps of Dan Caruso and Kate Maxham as the next Judge of Probate