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Commitment to Justice and Fairness is Ever-Present

Anyone who knows Chuck Tiernan, professionally or personally, knows that there is no better person to serve as Judge of Probate for Branford and North Branford. I've known Chuck, both professionally and personally, for decades. I've observed his work in court and in the community. His commitment to justice and fairness is ever-present. I have the upmost respect and admiration for him based not only on his skill as a lawyer and his knowledge of the law, but also because he understands the difficulties people face when going through a crisis and knows how to help.

Probate judges deal with people going through crises. They are responsible for protecting the most vulnerable members of our community: children, the elderly, and persons with intellectual disabilities and mental health and addiction problems. Probate judges make life-effecting decisions on sensitive and difficult issues including paternity, adoptions, custody, termination of parental rights, guardianships, and conservatorships.

With so much at stake for the parties in a probate proceeding, electing a well-qualified Judge of Probate is serious matter. We, as voters, need to make the right decision and choose Chuck Tiernan for Judge of Probate.

Cecilia Bratten

Branford