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Stephen S. Abany Haverhill District Court 60 East St.Wrentham, MA 01831 Phone: (508) 373-4151 Judicial Biography Year admitted to bar: 1978 Year appointed/elected: 2005, by Gov. Mitt Romney Background Education: Suffolk University Law School, 1978 University of Massachusetts, 1974 Boston ...
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Abber, Jeffrey A. (deceased)
Jeffrey A. Abber Judge Middlesex Probate & Family Court 208 Cambridge StreetP.O. Box 410480East Cambridge, MA 02141-0006 Phone: (617) 768-5956 Judicial Biography Year appointed/elected: 2010, by Gov. Deval L. Patrick Background Education: New England School of Law (1986) Brandeis University ...
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Ruth I. Abrams Supreme Judicial Court 1300 New CourthousePemberton SquareBoston, MA 02108 Phone: (617) 557-1000 Judicial Biography Born: Dec. 26, 1930 Year admitted to bar: 1957 Year appointed/elected: 1978, by Gov. Michael S. Dukakis Background Education: Harvard Law School, 1956 ...
Read More »Agnes Jr., Peter W. (retired)
Image credit: Matt Smolinsky PETER W. AGNES JR. Superior Court Three Pemberton SquareBoston, MA 02108 Phone: (617) 788-8130 Judicial Biography Born: April 12, 1950, Boston Year admitted to bar: 1975 Year appointed/elected: 2000, by Gov. A. Paul Cellucci Bench Service: ...
Read More »Agnes, Peter W. Jr. (retired)
PETER W. AGNES JR. Judge Appeals Court John Adams CourthouseOne Pemberton Square, Suite 1200Boston, MA 02108 Phone: (617) 725-8106 Judicial Biography Year admitted to bar: 1975 Year appointed/elected: 2011, by Gov. Deval L. Patrick Background Education: Suffolk University Law School, ...
Read More »Alexander, Joyce London (Retired)
Image credit: Vin Catania JOYCE LONDON ALEXANDER U.S. Magistrate Judges 7410 U.S. CourthouseOne Courthouse WayBoston, MA 02110 Phone: (617) 748-9236 Judicial Biography Year admitted to bar: 1973 Year appointed/elected: 1979, by U.S. District Court Judges Background Education: New England School ...
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Mary L. Amrhein Wareham District Court 2200 Cranberry HighwayWest Wareham, MA 02576 Judicial Biography Year admitted to bar: 1980 Year appointed/elected: 2006, by Gov. Mitt Romney Background Education: Suffolk University School of Law (1980)Marywood University (1973) Professional Legal Employment History: ...
Read More »Anderson, R. Peter (Retired)
Image credit: Merrill Shea R. Peter Anderson Adjunct Administrative Judge – Central Division Boston Municipal Court Brooke Courthourse24 Chardon StreetBrighton, MA 02135 Phone: (617) 788-8700 Judicial Biography Born: Aug. 11, 1943, Norfolk, Va. Year admitted to bar: 1969 Year appointed/elected: ...
Read More »Armstrong, Joan (retired)
Joan Armstrong Judge Suffolk Probate & Family Court 24 New Chardon St. 3rd FloorBoston, MA 02114 Phone: (617) 788-8342 Judicial Biography Year appointed/elected: 2008, by Gov. Deval L. Patrick Background Education: Suffolk Univ. Law School Drew University Professional Legal Employment ...
Read More »Bailey, Frank J. (retired)
Frank J. Bailey U.S. Bankruptcy Court 1101 Thomas P. O’Neill Federal Office BuildingBoston, MA 02222 Phone: 617-565-6066 Judicial Biography Year appointed/elected: 2008, by 1st Circuit Background Education: Suffolk University School of Law,, 1980; Georgetown University School of Foreign Service Professional ...
Read More »Ball, Carol S. (retired)
Image credit: John Kennard Carol S. Ball Superior Court Three Pemberton SquareBoston, MA 02108 Phone: (617) 788-8130 Judicial Biography Born: Nov. 30, 1951, Bryn Mawr, Pa. Year admitted to bar: 1976 Year appointed/elected: 1995, by Gov. William F. Weld Pet ...
Read More »Bernstein, Patricia E. (retired)
Image credit: Vin Catania PATRICIA E. BERNSTEIN Central Division Boston Municipal Court Brooke Courthourse24 Chardon StreetBoston, MA 02109 Phone: (617) 788-8700 Judicial Biography Year admitted to bar: 1977 Year appointed/elected: 1994, by Gov. William F. Weld Background Education: Boston College ...
Read More »Berry, Janis M. (retired)
Janis M. Berry Judge Appeals Court John Adams CourthouseOne Pemberton Square, Suite 1200Boston, MA 02108 Phone: 617-725-8085 Judicial Biography Year admitted to bar: 1974 Year appointed/elected: 2001, by Gov. A. Paul Cellucci Background Education: Boston University School of Law, 1974Boston ...
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Thomas P. Billings Superior Court Superior Court Administrative OfficeThree Pemberton SquareBoston, MA 02108 Phone: (617) 788-8130 Judicial Biography Born: July 2, 1953, Reading, Pa. Year admitted to bar: 1981 Year appointed/elected: 2001, by Gov. Jane M. Swift Background Education: Boston ...
Read More »Blitzman, Jay D. (retired)
Image credit: Merrill Shea Jay D. Blitzman Middlesex County Juvenile Court 40 Thorndike St., Room 3-33Cambridge, MA 02141 Phone: (617) 494-4100 Judicial Biography Born: Nov. 28, 1949, New York City Year admitted to bar: 1976 Year appointed/elected: 1996, by Gov. ...
Read More »Borders, Bettina (retired)
Bettina Borders Bristol County Juvenile Court 289 Rock St.Third FloorFall River, MA 02720-3245 Phone: (508) 676-0090 Fax: (508) 676-1213 Judicial Biography Born: April 18, 1946 Year admitted to bar: 1985 Year appointed/elected: 2000, by Gov. A. Paul Cellucci Background Education: ...
Read More »Borenstein, Isaac (Retired)
Isaac Borenstein Superior Court Three Pemberton SquareBoston, MA 02108 Phone: (617) 788-8130 Judicial Biography Born: Sept. 10, 1950, Havana, Cuba Year admitted to bar: 1979 Year appointed/elected: 1992, by Gov. William F. Weld Bench Service: Lawrence District Court (1986-1992). Background ...
Read More »Boroff, Henry J. (retired)
Henry J. Boroff Chief Judge U.S. Bankruptcy Court Donohue Federal Building, 2nd Floor595 Main St.Worcester, MA 01608-2076 Phone: (508) 770-8940 Judicial Biography Born: May 31, 1951, Boston Year admitted to bar: 1975 Year appointed/elected: 1993, by 1st Circuit Pet Peeves ...
Read More »Botsford, Margot (retired)
Margot Botsford Justice Supreme Judicial Court John Adams CourthouseOne Pemberton SquareBoston, MA 02108 Phone: (617) 557-1000 Judicial Biography Born: March 16, 1947, New York City Year admitted to bar: 1973 Year appointed/elected: 1989 to Superior Court; 2007 to SJC, by ...
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William J. Boyle Judge Springfield District Court 50 State St.P.O. Box 2421Springfield, MA 01101-2421 Phone: (413) 748-8646 Judicial Biography Born: 1956 Year admitted to bar: 1983 Year appointed/elected: 1999, by Gov. A. Paul Cellucci Background Education: Western New England College ...
Read More »Brady, Patrick F. (deceased)
Patrick F. Brady Superior Court Three Pemberton SquareBoston, MA 02108 Phone: (617) 788-8130 Judicial Biography Born: Jan. 23, 1945, Chicago Year admitted to bar: 1970 Year appointed/elected: 1989, by Gov. Michael S. Dukakis Background Education: Harvard Law School, 1970 University ...
Read More »Brassard, Raymond J. (retired)
Image credit: John Kennard RAYMOND J. BRASSARD Superior Court Three Pemberton SquareBoston, MA 02108 Phone: (617) 788-8130 Judicial Biography Born: Sept. 17, 1946, Springfield Year admitted to bar: 1971 Year appointed/elected: 1995, by Gov. William F. Weld Pet Peeves Other ...
Read More »Brennan, Thomas M.
Thomas M Brennan First Justice Lowell District Court 41 Hurd St.Lowell, MA 01852 Reported Decisions Decisions Reviewed on Appeal Attorneys – Fees – Chapter 93A Civil practice – Civil commitment
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Michael J. Brooks Judge Natick District Court 117 E. Central St.Natick, MA 01760 Phone: (508) 653-7400 Fax: (508) 655-2613 Judicial Biography Born: 1952 Year admitted to bar: 1978 Year appointed/elected: 2000, by Gov. A. Paul Cellucci Background Education: Albany Law ...
Read More »Calagione, Robert B.
Robert B. Calagione Westborough District Court 161 West St.Milford, MA 01581 Phone: (508) 473-1260 ext. 111 Judicial Biography Born: Dec. 2, 1950 Year admitted to bar: 1977 Year appointed/elected: 2001, by Gov. Jane M. Swift Background Education: Suffolk University Law ...
Read More »Campbell, Levin H. (retired)
Levin H. Campbell Senior Judge 1st U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals 6720 U.S. Courthouse1 Courthouse WayBoston, MA 02110 Phone: (617) 748-9002 Judicial Biography Born: Jan. 2, 1927, Summit, N.J. Year admitted to bar: 1954 Year appointed/elected: 1973, by President Richard ...
Read More »Capuano, Deborah A.S.
Deborah A.S. Capuano Judge Worcester Juvenile Court Worcester Juvenile Court225 Main StreetWorcester, MA 01608 Phone: (508) 831-2479 Fax: (508) 757-9048 Judicial Biography Year admitted to bar: 1993 Year appointed/elected: 2009, by Gov. Deval Patrick Background Education: Massachusetts School of Law, ...
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Deborah A.S. Capuano Judge Juvenile Court , Judicial Biography Year appointed/elected: 2009, by Gov. Deval Patrick Background Education: Massachusetts School of Law Worcester State College Professional Legal Employment History: Regional coordinator for the Massachusetts’ Committee for Public Services’ Children and ...
Read More »Carhart, Judd J. (retired)
Judd J. Carhart Judge Appeals Court John Adams CourthouseOne Pemberton Square, Suite 1200Boston, MA 02108 Phone: (617) 725-8085 Judicial Biography Born: May 3, 1947, Montgomery, Ala. Year admitted to bar: 1974 Year appointed/elected: 2010, by Gov. Deval L. Patrick Bench ...
Read More »Carpenter, Don L.
Image credit: Merrill Shea Don L. Carpenter Judge District Court , Judicial Biography Born: Dec. 6, 1948, Hyannis Year admitted to bar: 1973 Year appointed/elected: 1995, by Gov. William F. Weld Background Education: Suffolk University Law School, 1973 Boston College, ...
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Martine Carroll Judge District Court 2 Appleton StreetLawrence, MA 01840 Phone: (978) 687-7184 Fax: (978) 687-0794 Judicial Biography Year admitted to bar: 1980 Year appointed/elected: 2009, by Gov. Deval L. Patrick Background Education: New England School of Law, 1980 Boston ...
Read More »Chernoff, Paul A. (Retired)
Image credit: David Spink Paul A. Chernoff Judge Superior Court Three Pemberton SquareBoston, MA 02108 Phone: (617) 788-8130 Judicial Biography Born: Dec. 20, 1938, New Haven, Conn. Year admitted to bar: 1973 Year appointed/elected: 1985, by Gov. Michael S. Dukakis ...
Read More »Chin, Richard J. (retired)
Image credit: David Spink Richard J. Chin Judge Superior Court Three Pemberton SquareBoston, MA 02108 Phone: (617) 788-8130 Judicial Biography Born: May 9, 1950, Brockton Year admitted to bar: 1974 Year appointed/elected: 1993, by Gov. William F. Weld Bench Service: ...
Read More »Coffin, Frank M. (retired)
Frank M. Coffin Senior Judge 1st U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals One City CenterPortland, ME 04101 Phone: (207) 780-3291, (617) 748-9000 Judicial Biography Born: July 11, 1919, Lewiston, Maine Year admitted to bar: 1947 (Maine) Year appointed/elected: 1965, by President ...
Read More »Coffin, Louis D. (Retired)
Luis D. Coffin Judge Juvenile Court Plymouth Armory76 Court St.Plymouth, MA 02360 Phone: (508) 747-0858 Judicial Biography Born: Dec. 1, 1945, New York City Year admitted to bar: 1977 Year appointed/elected: 1994, by Gov. William F. Weld Background Education: New ...
Read More »Cohen, Cynthia J. (retired)
Image credit: Vin Catania Cynthia J. Cohen Judge Appeals Court John Adams CourthouseOne Pemberton Square, Suite 1200Boston, MA 02108 Phone: (617) 725-8085 Judicial Biography Born: Sept. 8, 1948, New York City Year admitted to bar: 1975 Year appointed/elected: 2001, by ...
Read More »Collins, James G.
James G. Collins Judge Juvenile Court Three Center PlazaSuite 520Boston, MA 02108 Phone: (617) 788-8542 Judicial Biography Born: 1946 Year admitted to bar: 1985 Year appointed/elected: 2001, by Gov. A. Paul Cellucci Background Education: Suffolk University Law School, 1984University of ...
Read More »Conlon, Albert S.
Albert S. Conlon Judge District Court Edward W. Brooke Courthouse24 New Chardon St.Boston, MA 02114-4703 Judicial Biography Year admitted to bar: 1977 Year appointed/elected: 2002, by Gov. Jane M. Swift Background Education: Suffolk University Law School, 1976U.S. Naval Academy Professional ...
Read More »Connolly, Thomas E. (retired)
Image credit: Merrill Shea Thomas E. Connolly Superior Court 1417 U.S. Post Office & Courthouse90 Devonshire St.Boston, MA 02109 Phone: (617) 788-8130 Judicial Biography Born: Nov. 7, 1942, Boston Year admitted to bar: 1969 Year appointed/elected: 1990, by Gov. Michael ...
Read More »Connon, Richard F. (Retired)
Image credit: Merrill Shea Richard F. Connon Judge Superior Court Three Pemberton SquareBoston, MA 02108 Phone: (617) 788-8130 Judicial Biography Born: May 31, 1940, Holyoke Year admitted to bar: 1970 Year appointed/elected: 1990, by Gov. Michael S. Dukakis Bench Service: ...
Read More »Connor Jr., John P. (retired)
John P. Connor Jr. Judge Superior Court Three Pemberton SquareBoston, MA 02108 Phone: (617) 788-8130 Judicial Biography Born: 1942 Year admitted to bar: 1968 Year appointed/elected: 2002, by Gov. Jane M. Swift Bench Service: Attleboro District Court (1999-2002). Background Education: ...
Read More »Contant, Philip A. (retired)
Philip A. Contant Judge Westfield District Court District Court Westfield Division224 Elm St.Westfield, MA 01085 Phone: (413) 568-8946 Fax: (413) 568-4863 Judicial Biography Born: May 4, 1948, Springfield Year admitted to bar: 1975 Year appointed/elected: 1984, by Gov. Michael S. ...
Read More »Corbett, John P. (retired)
John P. Corbett Judge Juvenile Court Plymouth Armory76 Court St.Plymouth, MA 02360 Phone: (508) 586-4030 Judicial Biography Born: Sept. 27, 1948 Year admitted to bar: 1974 Year appointed/elected: 1995, by Gov. William F. Weld Background Education: Suffolk University Law School, ...
Read More »Cordy, Robert J. (retired)
Image credit: Vin Catania Robert J. Cordy Justice Supreme Judicial Court Adams CourthousePemberton SquareBoston, MA 02108 Phone: (617) 557-1000 Judicial Biography Born: 1949 Year admitted to bar: 1974 Year appointed/elected: 2001, by Gov. A. Paul Cellucci Background Education: Harvard Law ...
Read More »Cornetta, Robert A. (retired)
Robert A. Cornetta Judge Superior Court Three Pemberton Sq.Boston, MA 02108 Phone: 978-744-4681 x 3029 Judicial Biography Born: 1951, Winthrop Year admitted to bar: 1977 Year appointed/elected: 1992, by Gov. William F. Weld Background Education: Suffolk University Law School, 1976 ...
Read More »Cowin, Judith A. (retired)
Image credit: Philip Farnsworth Judith A. Cowin Justice Supreme Judicial Court Adams CourthousePemberton SquareBoston, MA 02108 Phone: (617) 557-1000 Judicial Biography Born: April 29, 1942, Boston Year admitted to bar: 1970 Year appointed/elected: 1999, by Gov. A. Paul Cellucci Bench ...
Read More »Cowin, William I. (deceased)
William I. Cowin Judge Appeals Court Adams CourthousePemberton SquareBoston, MA 02108 Phone: 617-725-8085 Judicial Biography Born: April 28, 1938 Year admitted to bar: 1962 Year appointed/elected: 2001, by Gov. A. Paul Cellucci Background Education: Harvard Law School, 1962 Harvard College, ...
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Michael J. Coyne Judge Boston Municipal Court Brooke Courthourse24 Chardon StreetBoston, MA 02109 Phone: (617) 788-8700 Judicial Biography Born: June 10, 1950, Boston Year admitted to bar: 1976 Year appointed/elected: 2002, by Gov. Jane M. Swift Background Education: Suffolk University ...
Read More »Crampton Kamukala, Rebekah J. (Retired)
Image credit: Merrill Shea Rebekah J. Crampton Kamukala Judge Juvenile Court 80 State St.Springfield, MA 01103 Phone: (413) 748-7705 Judicial Biography Born: Jan. 26, 1938, Marlborough Year admitted to bar: 1978 Year appointed/elected: 1986, by Gov. Michael S. Dukakis Pet ...
Read More »Cratsley, John C. (retired)
Image credit: Vin Catania John C. Cratsley Judge Superior Court Three Pemberton SquareBoston, MA 02108 Phone: (617) 788-8130 Judicial Biography Born: Sept. 15, 1941 Year admitted to bar: 1969 Year appointed/elected: 1987, by Gov. Michael S. Dukakis Bench Service: Roxbury ...
Read More »Craven, Terry M.
Terry M. Craven Judge Juvenile Court c/o Administrative Office20-24 New Chardon St.Boston, MA 02114 Phone: (617) 367-5767 Judicial Biography Born: 1951 Year admitted to bar: 1987 Year appointed/elected: 2001, by Gov. Jane Swift Background Education: New England School of Law, ...
Read More »CRAWFORD, BETH A.
BETH A. CRAWFORD Hampden Probate and Family Court Dept. 50 State St. Springfield, MA 01102 Phone: 413-746-7772 Fax: 413-786-6664
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Beth A Crawford First Justice Franklin Probate & Family Court 425 Main St.Greenfield, MA 01301 Phone: (413) 774-2229 Judicial Biography Year appointed/elected: 2012, by Gov. Deval L. Patrick Background Education: University of Illinois Kenyon College Professional Legal Employment History: Assistant ...
Read More »Creedon, Michael C.
Michael C. Creedon Judge District Court Quincy District Court1 Dennis F. Ryan PkwyQuincy, MA 02169 Phone: (617) 471-1650 Judicial Biography Born: 1946 Year admitted to bar: 1975 Year appointed/elected: 1996, by Gov. William F. Weld Background Education: Suffolk University Law ...
Read More »Cremens, J. Elizabeth
J. Elizabeth Cremens First Justice Ayer District Court25 East Main St.Ayer, MA 01432 Judicial Biography Year admitted to bar: 1974 Year appointed/elected: 2010, by Gov. Deval L. Patrick Background Education: Boston College Law School, 1974 Manhattanville College, 1969 Professional Legal ...
Read More »Cronin, James M. (Retired)
James M. Cronin Judge Juvenile Court 289 Rock St., 3rd FloorFall River, MA 02720 Phone: (508) 676-0090 Judicial Biography Born: June 15, 1943, Boston Year admitted to bar: 1969 Year appointed/elected: 1982, by Gov. Edward J. King Background Education: Boston ...
Read More »Cunningham, Kevan J.
Kevan J. Cunningham Judge Taunton District Court 15 Court St.Taunton, MA 02780 Phone: (508) 781-0739 Judicial Biography Year admitted to bar: 1981 Year appointed/elected: 1996, by Gov. William F. Weld Background Education: Suffolk University School of Law, 1981 Northeastern University, ...
Read More »Curran, Dennis J. (retired)
Dennis J. Curran Judge Superior Court Suffolk County Courthouse, 13th FloorThree Pemberton SquareBoston, MA 02108 Phone: 617-788-8130 Judicial Biography Born: 1952 Year admitted to bar: 1977 Year appointed/elected: 2006, by Gov. Mitt Romney Background Education: University of Virginia Law School, ...
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Patricia G. Curtin Judge Concord District Court 305 Walden St.Concord, MA 01742-3616 Phone: (978) 369-0500 Judicial Biography Born: Jan. 8, 1947 Year admitted to bar: 1972 Year appointed/elected: 1995, by Gov. William F. Weld Pet Peeves What displeases me the ...
Read More »Cutler, Judith C. (retired)
Judith C. Cutler Chief Justice Land Court 3 Pemberton SquareBoston, MA 02108 Phone: (617) 788-7470 Fax: (617) 788-8951 Judicial Biography Year admitted to bar: 1989 Year appointed/elected: 2009, by Gov. Deval L. Patrick Bench Service: Land Court, 2009-2018 (chief justice, ...
Read More »Cyr, Conrad K. (deceased)
Image credit: Richard W. Young Conrad C. Cyr Senior Judge 1st U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals 202 Harlow St.Room 214Bangor, ME 04402 Phone: (207) 941-8150, (617) 748-4587 Judicial Biography Born: Dec. 9, 1931, Limestone, Maine Year admitted to bar: 1956 ...
Read More »Lombardi, Leon J. (retired)
Leon J. Lombardi Judge Land Court 3 Pemberton SquareBoston, MA 02108 Judicial Biography Year appointed/elected: 1995, by Gov. William F. Weld Background Education: Tufts University and Boston University School of Law Professional Legal Employment History: Partner, Warner & Stackpole in ...
Read More »Scheier, Karyn F. (retired)
Karyn F. Scheier Judge (retired) Land Court 3 Pemberton SquareBoston, MA 02108 Phone: (617) 788-7470 Judicial Biography Born: June 30, 1950, Boston Year admitted to bar: 1979 Year appointed/elected: 1994, by Gov. William F. Weld Bench Service: Land Court, 1994-2018 ...
Read More »Tormbly Jr., Charles W. (retired)
Charles W. Trombly Jr. (retired Land Court 3 Pemberton SquareBoston, MA 02108 Phone: (617) 788-7470 Judicial Biography Born: 1941 Year admitted to bar: 1965 Year appointed/elected: 2002, by Gov. Jane M. Swift Background Education: Suffolk University Law School, 1965 College ...
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