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Governor Baker Nominates the Honorable Daniel J. O'Shea as Associate Justice of the Superior Court and Danielle L. Williams as Associate Justice of the District Court
BOSTON — Today, Governor Charlie Baker announced the nomination of the Honorable Daniel J. O'Shea as Associate Justice of the Superior Court, and Attorney Danielle L. Williams as Associate Justice of the District Court. Justice O'Shea currently serves as First Justice of the Attleboro District Court, and Attorney Williams serves as an Assistant Clerk Magistrate of the Springfield District Court. They have nearly 50 years of combined legal experience.
"The many years of courtroom experience shared by Justice O'Shea and Attorney Williams make them well-qualified to serve as Associate Justices of the Superior Court and District Court," said Governor Charlie Baker. "Both these candidates share a strong commitment to the law and service in their communities, and I am pleased to submit them to the Governor's Council for their advice and consent."
"Throughout their careers, Justice O'Shea and Attorney Williams have both demonstrated their deep dedication to the law and public service," said Lt. Governor Karyn Polito. "If confirmed, I am confident that they will continue to serve the Commonwealth with distinction as Associate Justices of the Superior Court and District Court."
The Superior Court, the trial court of general jurisdiction for Massachusetts, is committed to delivering high quality justice in a timely and fair manner in accordance with the rule of law. The Court's 82 justices sit in 20 courthouses in all 14 counties of the Commonwealth. The Superior Court has original jurisdiction in civil actions over $25,000 and in matters where equitable relief is sought. It also has original jurisdiction in actions including labor disputes where injunctive relief is sought, exclusive authority to convene medical malpractice tribunals, appellate jurisdiction over certain administrative proceedings, and may hold sittings for naturalization in any city or town. The Superior Court also has exclusive original jurisdiction of first-degree murder cases and original jurisdiction of all other crimes. If confirmed by the Governor’s Council, Judge O'Shea will fill the seat vacated by the Honorable Robert C. Rufo.
For more information about the Superior Court, visit their homepage.
The District Court hears a wide range of criminal, civil, housing, juvenile, mental health, and other types of cases. District Court criminal jurisdiction extends to all felonies punishable by a sentence up to 5 years, and many other specific felonies with greater potential penalties, all misdemeanors, and all violations of city and town ordinances and bylaws. In civil matters, District Court judges conduct both jury and jury-waived trials, and make final determinations on any matter where the likelihood of recovery is no more than $50,000 (for cases commenced on or after January 1, 2020). The District Court also tries small claims involving up to $7,000 (initially tried to a magistrate, where the defense has a right of appeal either to a judge or a jury). If confirmed by the Governor’s Council, Attorney Williams will fill the seat vacated by the Honorable Patricia T. Poehler.
For more information about the District Court, visit their homepage.
Judicial nominations are subject to the advice and consent of the Governor’s Council. Applicants for judicial openings are reviewed by the Judicial Nominating Commission (JNC) and recommended to the governor. Governor Baker established the JNC in February 2015 pursuant to Executive Order 558, a non-partisan, non-political Commission composed of volunteers from a cross-section of the Commonwealth's diverse population to screen judicial applications. Twenty-one members were later appointed to the JNC in April 2015.
About Daniel J. O'Shea
Justice Daniel J. O'Shea began his legal career in 1990 as a Staff Attorney for Commonwealth Energy System in Cambridge, where he handled litigation for large public utility companies and served as a claims administrator for liability and workers' compensation cases. In 1992, he joined the Massachusetts Department of Industrial Accidents as an Administrative Judge, presiding over hearings, conferences and motion sessions involving workers' compensation cases. From 2000 until 2005, Justice O'Shea served as Senior Judge of the Division of Dispute Resolution, with statutory authority over 21 administrative judges and 6 reviewing board judges. In 2005, he was appointed as Associate Justice of the Attleboro District Court, where he has served since 2010 as First Justice. Justice O'Shea has written three books on workers' compensation law, and served as Adjunct Faculty at Norwich University, Suffolk University, Anna Maria College, Stonehill College, and Quincy College. He also mentors new judges through the Judicial Institute's Judge to Judge Program. Justice O'Shea earned his Juris Doctorate from New England Law Boston and his Bachelor's Degree from Norwich University.
About Danielle L. Williams
Attorney Danielle L. Williams began her legal career in 2003 as an Assistant District Attorney in the Hampden County District Attorney’s Office, where she handled more than 300 cases and served as a member of the Insurance Fraud Unit. In 2007, she entered private practice, representing both businesses and individuals for The Scott Firm in Brooklyn, New York, before returning to Massachusetts in 2013 to join Fierst, Bloomberg & Ohm in Northampton. In 2016, Attorney Williams served as an Assistant Attorney General for the Government Bureau in Springfield until May of that year, when she began serving in her current role as an Assistant Clerk Magistrate for the Springfield District Court. In addition to her legal work, Attorney Williams also serves as President of the Springfield Chapter of The Links, Incorporated, an international not-for-profit corporation devoted to strengthening African American communities through fund-raising, education, advocacy and volunteering. She earned her Juris Doctorate from Western New England University School of Law and her Bachelor's Degree from the College of William and Mary.
"The many years of courtroom experience shared by Justice O'Shea and Attorney Williams make them well-qualified to serve as Associate Justices of the Superior Court and District Court," said Governor Charlie Baker. "Both these candidates share a strong commitment to the law and service in their communities, and I am pleased to submit them to the Governor's Council for their advice and consent."
"Throughout their careers, Justice O'Shea and Attorney Williams have both demonstrated their deep dedication to the law and public service," said Lt. Governor Karyn Polito. "If confirmed, I am confident that they will continue to serve the Commonwealth with distinction as Associate Justices of the Superior Court and District Court."
The Superior Court, the trial court of general jurisdiction for Massachusetts, is committed to delivering high quality justice in a timely and fair manner in accordance with the rule of law. The Court's 82 justices sit in 20 courthouses in all 14 counties of the Commonwealth. The Superior Court has original jurisdiction in civil actions over $25,000 and in matters where equitable relief is sought. It also has original jurisdiction in actions including labor disputes where injunctive relief is sought, exclusive authority to convene medical malpractice tribunals, appellate jurisdiction over certain administrative proceedings, and may hold sittings for naturalization in any city or town. The Superior Court also has exclusive original jurisdiction of first-degree murder cases and original jurisdiction of all other crimes. If confirmed by the Governor’s Council, Judge O'Shea will fill the seat vacated by the Honorable Robert C. Rufo.
For more information about the Superior Court, visit their homepage.
The District Court hears a wide range of criminal, civil, housing, juvenile, mental health, and other types of cases. District Court criminal jurisdiction extends to all felonies punishable by a sentence up to 5 years, and many other specific felonies with greater potential penalties, all misdemeanors, and all violations of city and town ordinances and bylaws. In civil matters, District Court judges conduct both jury and jury-waived trials, and make final determinations on any matter where the likelihood of recovery is no more than $50,000 (for cases commenced on or after January 1, 2020). The District Court also tries small claims involving up to $7,000 (initially tried to a magistrate, where the defense has a right of appeal either to a judge or a jury). If confirmed by the Governor’s Council, Attorney Williams will fill the seat vacated by the Honorable Patricia T. Poehler.
For more information about the District Court, visit their homepage.
Judicial nominations are subject to the advice and consent of the Governor’s Council. Applicants for judicial openings are reviewed by the Judicial Nominating Commission (JNC) and recommended to the governor. Governor Baker established the JNC in February 2015 pursuant to Executive Order 558, a non-partisan, non-political Commission composed of volunteers from a cross-section of the Commonwealth's diverse population to screen judicial applications. Twenty-one members were later appointed to the JNC in April 2015.
About Daniel J. O'Shea
Justice Daniel J. O'Shea began his legal career in 1990 as a Staff Attorney for Commonwealth Energy System in Cambridge, where he handled litigation for large public utility companies and served as a claims administrator for liability and workers' compensation cases. In 1992, he joined the Massachusetts Department of Industrial Accidents as an Administrative Judge, presiding over hearings, conferences and motion sessions involving workers' compensation cases. From 2000 until 2005, Justice O'Shea served as Senior Judge of the Division of Dispute Resolution, with statutory authority over 21 administrative judges and 6 reviewing board judges. In 2005, he was appointed as Associate Justice of the Attleboro District Court, where he has served since 2010 as First Justice. Justice O'Shea has written three books on workers' compensation law, and served as Adjunct Faculty at Norwich University, Suffolk University, Anna Maria College, Stonehill College, and Quincy College. He also mentors new judges through the Judicial Institute's Judge to Judge Program. Justice O'Shea earned his Juris Doctorate from New England Law Boston and his Bachelor's Degree from Norwich University.
About Danielle L. Williams
Attorney Danielle L. Williams began her legal career in 2003 as an Assistant District Attorney in the Hampden County District Attorney’s Office, where she handled more than 300 cases and served as a member of the Insurance Fraud Unit. In 2007, she entered private practice, representing both businesses and individuals for The Scott Firm in Brooklyn, New York, before returning to Massachusetts in 2013 to join Fierst, Bloomberg & Ohm in Northampton. In 2016, Attorney Williams served as an Assistant Attorney General for the Government Bureau in Springfield until May of that year, when she began serving in her current role as an Assistant Clerk Magistrate for the Springfield District Court. In addition to her legal work, Attorney Williams also serves as President of the Springfield Chapter of The Links, Incorporated, an international not-for-profit corporation devoted to strengthening African American communities through fund-raising, education, advocacy and volunteering. She earned her Juris Doctorate from Western New England University School of Law and her Bachelor's Degree from the College of William and Mary.