Frederic Walter Allen (May 31, 1926 – April 9, 2016) was an American lawyer and judge who served as chief justice of the Vermont Supreme Court.
[2] After graduation Allen joined the United States Navy, and took part in the V-12 Navy College Training Program for officer candidates at Alma College in Michigan, and Miami University of Ohio.
[4] Allen graduated from Boston University School of Law in 1951, was admitted to the bar, and began to practice in Burlington.
Allen was credited with restoring order and stability to the court after a period of turmoil; misconduct charges had been filed against three associate justices, and a fourth who had received an interim appointment resigned when it became clear that he would not win confirmation from the Vermont Senate.
A large backlog had also developed during this period, and Allen was praised for his efforts to dispose of the overdue cases.