Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey has stepped forward with the nomination of three seasoned attorneys for the roles of Associate Justices of the District Court: Tonomey Coleman, Mark Fabiano, and Becky Michaels. Their nominations were announced Tuesday with the expectation to bring their extensive legal experience to the bench, aimed at serving the needs of the state’s residents. In a statement obtained by Mass.gov, Healey expressed anticipation for the nominees to “uphold the law across Massachusetts” and to apply “fresh perspectives to the bench.”
This trio joins an already significant number of Healey’s nominations to the District Court, which now tallies up to 28 attorneys. With a District Court encompassing capacities that handle numerous case types within its judicial purview, from criminal and civil to housing and mental health, the expertise these nominees possess appears integral to their potential future contributions. “I am excited to work with the Governor’s Council to advance all these nominees, who will excel on the District Court,” Lieutenant Governor Kim Driscoll told as per her role is supporting the nomination process, as detailed by Mass.gov’s release.
Each nominee brings a unique legal background to the table, likely set to impact the District Court’s handling of diverse matters. Tonomey Coleman, touted for his acting chair position with the Massachusetts Parole Board, has straddled roles in private practice and served on initiatives such as the Governor’s Task Force on Hate Crimes. Holding degrees from Bernard M. Baruch College and Boston College Law School, his perspective spans across nearly two decades in civil and criminal law…