Republicans Pick Westport/Weston Probate Judge Candidate

[Editor's note: The following information was provided in a press release.]

The Republican nominating convention for Probate Judge for the Westport/Weston Judicial District unanimously chose local attorney Lisa Wexler to run for probate judge in the upcoming special election on Nov. 5. The special election for a one-year period will complete the term of Judge Kevin O’Grady, who has resigned for health reasons. Attorney Kenneth Bernhard nominated Lisa Wexler for the position, seconded by Michael Rea, a member of the Westport Board of Finance.

“With a strong knowledge of how our Probate Court system works and the rules governing Probate, Lisa will do an outstanding job for you when you need her the most," Campaign Co-Chair and former State Senator Judith Freedman said. "She will be there to preside with fairness and compassion on each individual matter.”

Desiree Soli, chairman of the Westport Republican Town Committee and a delegate to the convention, added, “We are thrilled that Lisa Wexler decided to run for this important position. The entire Westport RTC unanimously recommended her nomination because of her outstanding qualifications and record of public service to our community. We know she has the compassion as well as the brains necessary for the job." 

Upon her nomination, Wexler said, "the most important attributes you need for this job are experience, knowledge and compassion. I am deeply humbled and honored that you have chosen me as your nominee. I will do my very best to serve you and every member of our community with impartiality, sensitivity and respect.”

Wexler has been a Westport resident since 1989 and was admitted to the New York Bar in 1985 and the Connecticut Bar in 1990. She is a graduate of the Johns Hopkins University (B.A. with Honors) and received her JD degree from the New York University School of Law. 

In private practice for many years, Wexler concentrated in the areas of wills, trusts, probate and real estate. Wexler was elected to the Westport Zoning Board of Appeals and appointed to the Westport Planning and Zoning Commission.