Mark G. Mastroianni
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2014 - Present
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Mark G. Mastroianni is a federal judge for the United States District Court for the District of Massachusetts. Prior to confirmation he was the District Attorney for Hampden County, Massachusetts. He was nominated by President Barack Obama to a seat on the United States District Court for the District of Massachusetts on September 24, 2013.[1] The United States Senate confirmed Mastroianni on June 4, 2014, on a vote of 92-2.[2]
Education
Mastroianni earned his B.A., magna cum laude, from American International College in 1986 and his J.D. from the Western New England College of Law in 1989.[1]
Professional career
- 2011-2014: District attorney, Hampden County, Massachusetts
- 1995-2011: Sole practitioner
- 1995-2000: Attorney, Affiliation with Law Office of Vincent Bongiorni
- 1990-1995: Assistant district attorney, Hampden County, Massachusetts
- 1989: Clerk, Law Office of James McEwan
- 1988-1989: Clerk, Law Office of Hurley, Melikian, Sousa & McFarlin[1]
Federal judicial nomination
District of Massachusetts
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| Nominee Information |
| Name: Mark G. Mastroianni |
| Court: District of Massachusetts |
| Progress |
| Confirmed 253 days after nomination. |
 Nominated: September 24, 2013
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| ABA Rating: Substantial Majority Well Qualified, Minority Qualified
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| Questionnaire: Questionnaire |
| Hearing: February 11, 2014
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| QFRs: QFRs (Hover over QFRs to read more) |
| Reported: March 6, 2014
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| Confirmed: June 4, 2014
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| Vote: 92-2
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Mark G. Mastroianni was nominated by President Barack Obama to a seat on the United States District Court for the District of Massachusetts on September 24, 2013. The seat was vacated by Michael Ponsor when he took senior status on August 15, 2011. The President had this to say about the nomination,
| “ | These individuals have demonstrated the talent, expertise, and fair-mindedness Americans expect and deserve from their judicial system... I am grateful for their willingness to serve and confident that they will apply the law with the utmost impartiality and integrity.[1][3] | ” |
The American Bar Association rated Mastroianni Well Qualified by a substantial majority and Qualified by a minority.[4]
Mastroianni's nomination was returned by the Senate on January 3, 2014, and he was renominated on January 6th by President Obama.[5] The Senate Judiciary Committee held a hearing for Mastroianni on February 11, 2014. He was reported to the full Senate on March 6, 2014, by a voice vote.[6]
The United States Senate confirmed Mastroianni on June 6, 2014, on a vote of 92-2.[2]
Reactions to the nomination
Senator Elizabeth Warren had this to say about the nomination,
| “ | I was very pleased to recommend Mark G. Mastroianni and Indira Talwani to the President for nomination to District Court vacancies in Springfield and Boston... Both nominees, who were recommended by the Advisory Committee on Massachusetts Judicial Nominations, are talented and highly respected practitioners with diverse professional backgrounds, strong ties to the community, and impressive legal careers.[7][3] | ” |
Awards and associations
Awards
- 2013: Massachusetts Missing Children's Day Award for Contribution and Service
- 2011: Kent B. Smith Award, Hampden County Bar Association
- 1985: National Honor Society, American International College
- 1986: Outstanding Senior Award, American International College
- 1986: Outstanding Achievement in History, American International College
- 1986: Outstanding Achievement in Political Science, American International Colelge
Associations
- 2012-Present: Trustee, American International College Board of Trustees
- 2011-Present: Massachusetts District Attorneys Association
- 1998-2006: Massachusetts Association Criminal Defense Lawyers
- 1998-2001: National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
See also
External links
- Massachusetts District Attorney's Office
- Judge Mastroianni's biography from the Federal Judicial Center
Footnotes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 White House, "President Obama Nominates Two to Serve on the United States District Courts," September 24, 2013
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 United States Senate, "On the Nomination (Confirmation Mark G. Mastroianni to be U.S. District Judge for the District of Massachusetts)," accessed June 4, 2014
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.
- ↑ ABA, "RATINGS OF ARTICLE III JUDICIAL NOMINEES 113TH CONGRESS," September 25, 2013
- ↑ White House, "Presidential Nominations Sent to the Senate," January 7, 2014
- ↑ Senate Judiciary Committee, "Results of Executive Business Meeting - March 6, 2014," accessed June 2, 2014
- ↑ The Republican, "Hampden District Attorney Mark Mastroianni nominated for federal judgeship by President Barack Obama," September 24, 2013
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United States District Court for the District of Massachusetts 2014-Present |
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Federal courts:
First Circuit Court of Appeals • U.S. District Court: District of Massachusetts • U.S. Bankruptcy Court: District of Massachusetts
State courts:
Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court • Massachusetts Appeals Court • Massachusetts Superior Courts • Massachusetts District Courts • Massachusetts Housing Courts • Massachusetts Juvenile Courts • Massachusetts Land Courts • Massachusetts Probate and Family Courts • Boston Municipal Courts, Massachusetts
State resources:
Courts in Massachusetts • Massachusetts judicial elections • Judicial selection in Massachusetts
