Jennifer Collins Announces Campaign for Probate Judge for Northern Fairfield County

BETHEL, CT-- Connecticut Magistrate and Attorney, Jennifer Collins (R), announced her campaign for the Judge of Probate for the Northern Fairfield County Probate District on Wednesday, according to a release.

Collins, a Ridgefield resident, hopes to succeed Judge Joseph Egan, who is retiring this fall. Collins studied at Fairfield University and received a BA in English with a Minor in Art History and Political Science in 1994. She attended the Catholic University of America Columbus School of Law in Washington D.C. She interned at the Pentagon and served as a Superior Court Clerk in New Jersey.

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“Now that the Governor has formally announced the vacancy, I am excited and honored to launch my campaign for the Judge of Probate. I believe my extensive judicial and litigation experience coupled with my passion for public service is the right combination to serve the residents of the Northern Fairfield County Probate District. I have ‘Experience That Works’ for the residents of Ridgefield, Newtown, Bethel and Redding. Judge Egan has done a tremendous job and I look forward to continuing in his footsteps,” said Collins.

Collins has six years of judicial experience serving as a Magistrate and Commissioner of Small Claims Court and 18 years of litigation experience in private practice. She is the founder and managing member of Collins & Associates, LLC and has represented the disabled, injured, elderly, children and parents in crisis in Fairfield and Litchfield Counties since 1998.

“As a Magistrate and Small Claims Commissioner, I have earned a reputation for effectively managing large court dockets with respect and compassion. As an attorney, I have earned a strong reputation for advocacy, service and results. The ability to effectively listen to people and really hear what is being said is critical in managing litigants and advocating for their rights and wishes. I intend to utilize my judicial, litigation and people management experience in order to effectively serve the residents of the Northern Fairfield Probate District,” said Collins.