Max's Values

Judge Max L. Rosenberg brings integrity, compassion, and accountability to the Probate Court.

  • Respect for Every Person – Every individual who enters the courtroom is treated with dignity, especially during life’s most difficult moments.
  • Accountability – Executors, administrators, guardians, and conservators are held to the highest standards.
  • Fairness & Integrity – Decisions are guided by truth, equity, and the law.
  • Fairness & Integrity – Decisions are guided by truth, equity, and the law.



What Does A Judge of Probate Do?

Probate Court is often where families turn during life’s most emotional and challenging times.

“As Judge of Probate, I meet people during moments of grief, uncertainty, and major life decisions. They deserve kindness, fairness, and respect. I promise to protect your rights and treat every case with care.” — Judge Max L. Rosenberg

Judge Rosenberg oversees matters including:

  • Wills and estates.
  • Conservatorships and elder care decisions.
  • Guardianships (for minors and individuals with disabilities).
  • Adoptions and name changes.


Most people don’t come to Probate Court by choice. Whether dealing with the loss of a loved one or helping someone who needs support, it’s critical to have a judge who is:

  • Fair
  • Efficient
  • Compassionate

Meet Max

Judge Max L. Rosenberg has proudly served as Probate Judge for Stratford since 2019.

A longtime Stratford resident, Max and his wife, Osi, have called Lordship home since 2004, where they are raising their two sons, Zohar and Asher.

Outside the courtroom, Max is:

  • Managing Partner of Rosenberg & Hite, LLC
  • A dedicated community volunteer
  • A teacher and mentor
Max believes being a judge is not just a position—it’s a responsibility to serve people with compassion, especially when they need it most.


Community & Service

Max is deeply involved in the Stratford community and beyond:

  • Volunteers with The Lord’s Kitchen and Bethlehem House
  • Participates in beach cleanups and local service projects
  • Supports foreclosure prevention clinics and free legal education
  • Teaches fair housing and consumer law

He has also:

  • Raised over 2.6 tons of food for local food banks
  • Received Senatorial Commendations for community service


A Judge You Know

You might see Max:

  • Walking his dogs around Stratford
  • Volunteering at local events
  • Talking with neighbors at community gatherings
He believes a judge should be part of the community—not separate from it.


Closing / Call to Action

Judge Max L. Rosenberg has spent the past several years serving Stratford families with fairness, compassion, and integrity.

He respectfully asks for your support to continue that work.


Contact Us


If you have a question about how to make a donation or want to give us your feedback, feel free to contact Max by email or let us contact you.

Laura Markis-Johnson
Email: maxforprobate@gmail.com

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