Chief Justice Roderick Ireland sworn in
December 20, 2010
Massachusetts: Roderick Ireland was sworn in on December 20, 2010 as the new Chief Justice of the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court. He replaces Justice Margaret Marshall and is the first person of color to hold this office. Gov. Deval Patrick commended the judge, saying, "...I am confident that Justice Ireland’s tenure as Chief Justice will reflect the strengths he has brought to the bench for three decades – sharp intellect, sound judgment, and proven fairness.” Ireland has served on the Supreme Court since 1997.[1]
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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
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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
