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Fred J. Anthony graduated from Providence College, in Providence, Rhode Island with a Bachelor Degree in 1986. He received his law degree from Villanova University School of Law in 1989, where he was chosen by his classmates to deliver the commencement address.
Attorney Anthony is admitted to practice law in Connecticut and is also admitted to practice before the United States Federal District Court and the United States Supreme Court.
Attorney Anthony was appointed Assistant Corporation Council for the City of Shelton and held that post until 1995. In that capacity, he represented the city in various municipal sections including zoning enforcement, tax matters and litigation before several commissions, agencies and courts.
Attorney Anthony has successfully represented family law litigants in family matters such as divorce, custody, relocation, post judgment enforcement. While most cases are geographically centered around the Milford and Bridgeport Courts, he also represents clients in the New Haven, Waterbury, and Family Regional Court in Middletown and Danbury Courts.
In 1994, Fred Anthony was elected Judge of Probate for the City of Shelton and has been re-elected every four years since. In said capacity, he has presided over countless matters involving estates, conservatorships of incapacitated adults and guardianship of neglected and abused children.
Judge Anthony served as President-Judge of the Connecticut Probate Assembly between 2008-2010. During his term, a massive overhaul of the Connecticut Probate Courts was accomplished. Both court facilities and practices were consolidated and streamlined to provide more comprehensive and uniform services to all residents of the State of Connecticut. Judge Anthony was recognized by the Connecticut Law Tribune as one of the "Dozen Who Make a Difference" by improving the legal system of the community.
In 2013, Judge Anthony was named President-Elect of the National College of Probate Judges. The College is the only national organization exclusively dedicated to improving probate law and probate courts.
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Posted by Mackie | October 28, 2025 | Hired Attorney
Attorney Anthony is everything his client rating says he is and more! He is smart, intuitive, supportive, and masterful at his craft! He anticipates his opponent’s moves and strategizes accordingly. I knew going into this that my divorce was going to be a difficult and high-conflict one! And I am...
Posted by Tom | June 28, 2024 | Hired Attorney
Fred Anthony and Terri are the best legal team anyone could wish for. Legal expertise. Document preparation and outstanding representation in court.
Posted by anonymous | June 11, 2024 | Hired Attorney
Sadly, a member of my family was served a restraining order, which was an over-reaction to a personal disagreement. We were concerned that if a breach of this order occurred (even accidentally) it would result in a felony offense. With only 2 days notice, Attorney Anthony met with us for background ...
Posted by Frank | October 24, 2023 | Hired Attorney
Attorney Fred Anthony and paralegal Teri are outstanding to say the least. Attorney Fred Anthony is very experienced, professional, intelligent, dedicated, honest, personable, passionate, and hard working. He will fight for you to the very end as he did for me. He is exactly who you need in your corn...
Posted by Dawn | July 9, 2023 | Hired Attorney
There are no words to adequately express my gratitude to Attorney Fred Anthony and his paralegal Terri for all their hard work and support during my very difficult and drawn out divorce battle. From our initial meeting to our final day in court, I never felt alone. Their caring, for me as a person as...
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2009
Dozen Who Made a Difference, Connecticut Law Tribune
2010 - Present
Special Assignment Judge, Connecticut Supreme Court
1994 - Present
Probate Judge, Shelton Probate Court
1992 - Present
Partner, Anthony and Reale
2013 - Present
National College of Probate JudgesCurriculum Chair
1995 - Present
National College of Probate JudgesExecutive Committee
1995 - Present
Connecticut Probate AssemblyPresident
Member
Member
Member
Member
Past President
Member
2014 - 2015
National College of Probate JudgesPresident
2013 - 2014
National College of Probate JudgesPresident-Elect
1989
JD - Juris Doctor
1986
Bachelors Degree
2022
Probate Updates
2014
Current Issues in Probate Law
2014
Firearms, Fiduciaries and Court
2013
"Raising the Bar: A Bench-Bar Symposium on Professionalism in the Judicial District of Fairfield"
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