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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 | Divorce & Separation
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...
Posted by Dawn | July 10, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation
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...
Posted by Scott | June 28, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation
Divorce
Fred provided excellent service with my Divorce. He saved me money on alimony. He answered all my questions on a timely basis and resolved my issues. His meetings were speedy, and his staff was good to work with. All in all, satisfied.
Posted by anonymous | August 29, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation
I absolutely recommend Attorney Fred Anthony
I would definitely recommend Attorney Fred Anthony. I utilized his services for my divorce and was very happy with his professionalism, his tactfulness and his desire to keep me informed. He was very open and honest with what he expected the outcome to be. His office staff was also very responsive ...
Posted by anonymous | November 22, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation
Look no further
Working with Attorney Anthony gave me the peace of mind I needed. I twice now have hired him to navigate the dirty waters of a divorce case. In both of the cases there was a win on our side. I have consulted with other Attorneys in the area with subpar results. I can’t truly stress it enough that i...
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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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