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Governor Baker Nominates Michael F. Hogan as Clerk Magistrate of the District Court
BOSTON — Today, Governor Charlie Baker announced the nomination of Michael F. Hogan as Clerk Magistrate of the Lynn District Court. Attorney Hogan has over 25 years of experience in the criminal justice system as a practicing attorney for 22 years and a member of the Massachusetts State Police for 25 years.
“Attorney Hogan’s unique perspective and experience in public service and criminal justice makes him well-qualified to serve as Clerk Magistrate,” said Governor Charlie Baker. “I am pleased to submit his nomination to the Governor’s Council for their advice and consent.”
“For nearly three decades, Attorney Hogan has committed himself to the justice system and to serving his community,” said Lt. Governor Karyn Polito. “If confirmed, Attorney Hogan will bring extensive knowledge and experience to the Lynn District Court.”
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).
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 Michael F. Hogan
Attorney Hogan has served as the Assistant Clerk Magistrate of the Malden District Court since 2014. From 1999 until 2008, Attorney Hogan worked for the firm of Hogan, Roache and Malone. In 2008, Attorney Hogan joined Manzi, McCann, Baddour and Nierman, where he practiced until 2012 before transitioning to his own practice. In addition to his years practicing law, Attorney Hogan served as a member of the Massachusetts State Police for 25 years in a variety of roles and cross-agency specialties, and he retired in 2010 at the rank of Sergeant. He graduated from the Massachusetts State Police Academy in 1985, and completed Graduate Coursework in Criminal Justice at the University of Massachusetts Lowell in 1993. Hogan earned his B.S. from Westfield State College in 1985 and J.D. from Suffolk University Law School in 1998.
“Attorney Hogan’s unique perspective and experience in public service and criminal justice makes him well-qualified to serve as Clerk Magistrate,” said Governor Charlie Baker. “I am pleased to submit his nomination to the Governor’s Council for their advice and consent.”
“For nearly three decades, Attorney Hogan has committed himself to the justice system and to serving his community,” said Lt. Governor Karyn Polito. “If confirmed, Attorney Hogan will bring extensive knowledge and experience to the Lynn District Court.”
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).
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 Michael F. Hogan
Attorney Hogan has served as the Assistant Clerk Magistrate of the Malden District Court since 2014. From 1999 until 2008, Attorney Hogan worked for the firm of Hogan, Roache and Malone. In 2008, Attorney Hogan joined Manzi, McCann, Baddour and Nierman, where he practiced until 2012 before transitioning to his own practice. In addition to his years practicing law, Attorney Hogan served as a member of the Massachusetts State Police for 25 years in a variety of roles and cross-agency specialties, and he retired in 2010 at the rank of Sergeant. He graduated from the Massachusetts State Police Academy in 1985, and completed Graduate Coursework in Criminal Justice at the University of Massachusetts Lowell in 1993. Hogan earned his B.S. from Westfield State College in 1985 and J.D. from Suffolk University Law School in 1998.
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