Feeley, Timothy Q.

Judicial Biography

Year admitted to bar:

1981

Year appointed/elected:

2008, by Gov. Deval L. Patrick

Background

Education:

University of Notre Dame and Suffolk University Law School

Professional

Legal Employment History:

Feeley served more than 17 years as an Assistant U.S. Attorney in the criminal division. Feeley’s extensive prosecutorial background, including his service as Chief of the Major Crimes Unit, was complemented by nine years of complex civil litigation at the former Boston law firm of Gaston & Snow, where Feeley was a partner.

General Character of Law Practice Prior to Judgeship:

Lives in Marblehead; Applied for Superior Court judgeship in 2000 and 2003; At his confirmation hearing, Feeley described himself as a devoted public servant whose work ethic helped him advance his career. Colleagues described him as hard-working, fair and always available to mentor younger attorneys or provide advice on complicated cases. They also poked fun at his fondness for sweater vests.