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The Democratic nominating convention for Judge of the Northeast Probate Court unanimously chose sitting Probate Judge Leah Schad to run for re-election in the general election on Nov. 8.
Convention Chairman Timothy McNally said “We are thrilled to support Leah in her bid for re-election. Leah has served as our probate judge since 2011 and brings extensive expertise and commitment to the position. As the first elected judge for the Northeast Court, Leah has worked hard to create a professional workplace where the citizens of the district are treated with fairness and compassion. Her staff is courteous and always helpful.”
Schad said: “I appreciate the overwhelming support of the delegates. It has been my honor to serve the people of the Northeast District over the last 11 years and I look forward to the opportunity to continue in my role. I have lived in the Quiet Corner for over 23 years and was lucky enough to raise my three children here. This is a wonderful community and I am grateful to have had the opportunity to meet and work with so many residents.”
The Northeast Probate District serves Ashford, Brooklyn, Eastford, Pomfret, Putnam, Thompson and Woodstock. The regional court was established in 2011.The court handles estates, trusts, conservatorships, guardianships and psychiatric matters. Schad also was appointed in 2013 as the administrative judge for the Northeast Regional Children’s Court. The Children’s Court helps families in crisis keep children safe. She was admitted to the Connecticut Bar in 1995. She has a bachelor’s from UConn and earned her Juris Doctorate from the University of Colorado School of Law. She was first elected as probate judge for the town of Pomfret in 2005. She lives in Pomfret with her three children.
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