William Francis SullivanMartindale-Hubbell Law Profile (born June 15, 1957) is an American jurist and lawyer. He is an associate justice for the Massachusetts Superior Court.The Massachusetts Court System, "Superior Court Justices," accessed April 16, 2015
Early life and education He was born on June 15, 1957, in Boston, Massachusetts.Martindale-Hubbell Law Directory (2002, Massachusetts, Michigan 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. Career 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.The Patriot Ledger, "Canton's Sullivan nominated to join Superior Court," May 1, 2014 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.The Canton Citizen, "Bill Sullivan honored to be state’s newest judge," June 5, 2014 Sullivan may serve on the court until he reaches the mandatory retirement age of 70.Judicial selection in Massachusetts In 2026, he presided over the trial of Lindsay Clancy, who was accused of first-degree murder by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts in relation to the strangling of her three children in 2023.
Personal life He and his wife, Mary Lou, have three children.Bill Sullivan honored to be state’s newest judge Will, Conor and Brennan Sullivan.
References
External links The Massachusetts Court System, "Superior Court Justices" The Massachusetts Court System, "Superior Court Division"