Joseph DaSilva Jr. Announces Candidacy For Danbury Probate Judge

**News release submitted by Joseph DaSilva Jr. Campaign**

05/11/22

Danbury native, Joseph DaSilva Jr., today announced his candidacy for Judge of Probate in Danbury. He intends to seek the Danbury Democratic Party endorsement at a meeting expected to occur next week.

DaSilva, an attorney practicing law in Connecticut over twenty-two years, has extensive legal experience and community involvement.

He has served as a Court Appointed Attorney Trial Referee, Arbitrator and Mediator. DaSilva is a member and past President of the Danbury Bar Association and is a past member of the Board of Directors of the Fairfield County Bar Association.

His contributions to our community include serving as an elected member of the Danbury Board of Education, as a member and trustee of the Wooster Hose Volunteer Fire Company #5, as a member of the Board of Directors of the Danbury War Memorial, and as a Danbury Youth Baseball Coach.

“For over two decades, I’ve practiced law helping people through civil disputes, evictions, family, and criminal cases. I’ve tried cases in courts throughout the state. I’ve served as an Attorney Trial Referee, Arbitrator and Mediator. I’m running for Judge of Probate because Danbury is my hometown - I grew up here and graduated from Danbury High School and WestConn. My wife and I chose to raise our family here. Through the years, I learned from my parents, Joe and Linda DaSilva, the importance of giving back to our community,” DaSilva said.

“The Probate Court is a people’s court that touches many lives. I understand the real challenges that families face. I will always use my experience to balance the law with a caring and compassionate approach to helping people through both happy and difficult times,” he added.

DaSilva and his wife, Dawn (Butler), have been married for 14 years. They have two children, Lauren and Ryan, who attend Danbury Public Schools.

Joe DaSilva is a graduate of Danbury High School, Western Connecticut State University where he earned his Bachelor and Master degrees, and the Quinnipiac School of Law where he received his Juris Doctorate (Magna Cum Laude).

“Serving as Judge of Probate would be an honor that will allow me to help the people of my hometown. Whether dealing with a loved one’s estate or the adoption of a child, I will always be there to help,” he concluded.

**News release submitted by Joseph DaSilva Jr. Campaign**