Fred J Anthony

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Fred J Anthony

4.7
Rating: 9.6

Licensed for 36 years

Divorce and separation Lawyer at Shelton, CT
Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation, Family, Estate Planning ... +2 more

90 Huntington Street, P.O. Box 2340, Shelton, CT

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About Fred

Biography

30 Years Experience, Personalized Service

Practice Areas

5

Practice Areas

Divorce and Separation 60%

60%
Criminal Defense 10%

10%
Estate Planning 10%

10%
Family 10%

10%
Probate 10%

10%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 60 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

Licenses

Licensed in Connecticut for 36 years

State: Connecticut

Acquired: 1989

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Anthony & Reale

90 Huntington Street, P.O. Box 2340, Shelton, CT, 06484-1340

anthonyandreale.net

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Fred J Anthony's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.7 /5.0

13 Client Reviews

5 star (12)
4 star (0)
3 star (0)
2 star (0)
1 star (1)

Posted by Mackie | October 28, 2025 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

AMAZING!! Can't emphasize this enough!

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... not a big fan of attorneys, as a whole. But Attorney Anthony was always patient, respectful, reassuring, courteous and in control of the situation in all of my dealings with him. He is the brains and brawn of the practice. And his paralegal, Terri, is the the heart and soul. He strategizes, implements and executes. But Terri keeps everything organized and moving forward, while keeping the situation calm and in perspective when things get intense. They make an AMAZING team! I could not express my faith and support in Attorney Anthony and his team enough! Attorney Anthony and Terri, thank you, thank you, and THANK YOU AGAIN for helping me get through my divorce and for an outcome that was beyond my expectations!

Posted by Tom | June 28, 2024 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

The very Best

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

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Masterful defense of restraining order

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 ...on our situation, made himself available for court and systematically dismantled the complaint and made the plaintiff look ridiculous. Very professional, knowledgeable and made us feel prepared and well represented!

Posted by Frank | October 24, 2023 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Superb 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...er regarding your legal issues as he is "no nonsense" and will go above and beyond for you. I very highly recommend hiring Attorney Fred Anthony for your legal needs.

Posted by Dawn | July 9, 2023 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

The best for divorce

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... well as a client, was always evident and I knew they always had my best interests at heart. Fred instilled in me the trust that helped me have the courage to move forward and not give up, even when I was scared and things seemed impossible. Fred is passionate in what he does, he is kind but firm and tough when he needs to be. His legal expertise and attention to detail was quite impressive. I was in awe of his performance in court and thrilled when judgment was in my favor. I wouldn’t be where I am today without him and I can not thank him enough. Attorney Anthony is the best and he has my highest recommendation.

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Experience

Rating:  9.6 (Superb)

Honors

2009

Dozen Who Made a Difference, Connecticut Law Tribune

Work Experience

2010 - Present

Special Assignment Judge, Connecticut Supreme Court

1994 - Present

Probate Judge, Shelton Probate Court

1992 - Present

Partner, Anthony and Reale

Associations

2013 - Present

National College of Probate Judges

Curriculum Chair

1995 - Present

National College of Probate Judges

Executive Committee

1995 - Present

Connecticut Probate Assembly

President

Connecticut Bar Association

Member

Connecticut Trial Lawyers Association

Member

American Trial Lawyers Association

Member

Valley Bar Association

Member

Valley Bar Association

Past President

Milford Bar Assoc

Member

2014 - 2015

National College of Probate Judges

President

2013 - 2014

National College of Probate Judges

President-Elect

Education

1989

Villanova University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1986

Providence College

Bachelors Degree

Speaking Engagements

2022

Senior Center

Probate Updates

2014

2014 Spring Conference

Current Issues in Probate Law

2014

2014 December Conference

Firearms, Fiduciaries and Court

2013

CBA/Greater Bridgeport Bar Association Professionalism Symposium

"Raising the Bar: A Bench-Bar Symposium on Professionalism in the Judicial District of Fairfield"

Languages

English

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