William Francis Sullivan[1] (born June 15, 1957) is an American jurist and lawyer. He is an associate justice for the Massachusetts Superior Court.[2]

William F. Sullivan
Associate Justice of the Massachusetts Superior Court
Assumed office
May 21, 2014
Appointed byDeval Patrick
Preceded byD. Lloyd MacDonald
Personal details
Born
William Francis Sullivan

(1957-06-15) June 15, 1957 (age 67)
Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.
SpouseMary Lou
Children3
EducationUniversity of Notre Dame (BA)
Boston College (JD)

Early life and education

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He was born on June 15, 1957, in Boston, Massachusetts.[3] Sullivan graduated from Xaverian Brothers High School in Westwood, Massachusetts. He then received his undergraduate degree from the University of Notre Dame and his J.D. from the Boston College Law School.[4]

Career

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Prior to his judicial career, Sullivan was a partner at his firm of Sullivan and Sweeney, LLP in Quincy, Massachusetts. He also previously served as a special assistant city solicitor for Quincy from 2006 to 2008 and as a prosecutor for the Norfolk County, Massachusetts District Attorney’s Office from 1982 to 1984.[4][5] He was nominated to the state superior court by former Governor Deval Patrick (D) in April 2014, and his nomination was confirmed by the Governor's Council on May 21, 2014.[6][4] Sullivan may serve on the court until he reaches the mandatory retirement age of 70.[7]

Personal life

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He and his wife, Mary Lou, have three children.[8]

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References

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