A Danbury man has announced his candidacy for Judge of Probate. Joseph DaSilva Jr, a Board of Education member, intends to seek the Danbury Democratic Party endorsement at a meeting expected to occur next week. The Probate Court Judge position is vacant for the first time in 32 years. Dianne Yamin decided not to seek a ninth four-year term. DaSilva, an attorney practicing law in Connecticut over 22 years, served as a Court Appointed Attorney Trial Referee, Arbitrator and Mediator. DaSilva is a member and past President of the Danbury Bar Association and is a past member of the Board of Directors of the Fairfield County Bar Association. He is also a member and trustee of the Wooster Hose Volunteer Fire Company, a member of the Board of Directors of the Danbury War Memorial, and a Danbury Youth Baseball Coach.