Boston's Governor Maura T. Healey has tapped Jennifer Currie as the latest nominee for the Massachusetts Juvenile Court, an appointment that now waits the Governor’s Council's approval.
"I’m excited to nominate Attorney Currie to our Juvenile Court," said Governor Healey, "She is deeply committed to her work and has significant experience supporting both children, families, and attorneys involved with the Juvenile Court and the Department of Children and Families in Worcester County, which will serve her well in this new position on the Juvenile Court." These remarks came in an official release, setting the stage for a review by the esteemed Governor’s Council.
Lieutenant Governor Kim Driscoll also commended Currie, "Throughout her career, Attorney Currie has proven herself to be a compassionate attorney who understands the ins and outs of the Juvenile Court and how to best support all parties involved," Driscoll lauded in a statement. The lieutenant governor expressed pride in the nomination, awaiting the council's deliberation.
Currie's career at Ricciardi & Ricciardi since 2007 has provided her with extensive experience, representing her clients in criminal, care and protection, and personal injury matters across Juvenile, District, and Superior Courts. With a stalwart dedication to the indigent children of Worcester County, Currie's practice expanded to include representing parties in Department of Children and Families Fair Hearings and investigations. Since 2008, she has been an active member of the Committee for Public Counsel Services, ascending to the role of Worcester Juvenile Court Supervising Attorney within the last four years. In addition to her legal work, Currie has woven herself into the fabric of community service, engaging in initiatives such as the Fill the Treehouse event to aid families affected by childhood cancers, the Harvard Family Association Board, and contributing to the local athletic programs. A local of Harvard, Massachusetts, Currie earned her B.A. from Providence College followed by a J.D. from Suffolk University School of Law.
The Massachusetts Juvenile Court aims to shield children from harm, ensure safe family environments, strengthen familial bonds, rehabilitate the young, and protect the public from delinquency. The court, with 42 judges across more than 40 courthouses, oversees a spectrum of civil and criminal proceedings. Governor Healey's administration has shown a continuous commitment to the juvenile legal realm, previously nominating Audrey Murillo and Fabiola White to the Juvenile Court. Details about the functions and mission of the Juvenile Court are available at its homepage.
