BETHEL — Jarrod Crockett of Bethel has announced his candidacy for Oxford County judge of probate.
In making his announcement for the position, Crockett said his chief reason is to “make a difference in the lives of fellow citizens. A probate judge needs to ensure all who come to court are treated fairly and justly, no matter the difficulty of the circumstance. I believe my life’s experience and knowledge of the law will provide that to all citizens. ”
Each of the 16 Probate Courts in Maine have jurisdiction over specialized subject matter, such as estates and trusts, adoptions and name changes, guardianship, and protective proceedings.
Born and raised in Oxford County, Crockett grew up in a logging family in Bethel. He enlisted in the Army at age 17, attended college on an ROTC scholarship and went on to become an Army officer for six years on active duty.
After law school, Crockett returned to practice law and is a partner in the firm of Siegel & Crockett.
He served six years in the Maine Legislature, four years on the Legislature’s Judiciary Committee. Crockett has continued his military service as a major in the U.S. Army Reserves.
He and his wife, Paige, have three children.
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