Abbe L. Ross at a glance
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Abbe L. Ross
Justice · Massachusetts Probate and Family Court
Biography
Professional career
- Associate Justice of the Essex County Probate and Family Court in Massachusetts, appointed by former Governor Deval Patrick in 2014 to fill the vacancy created by the retirement of Judge Jeremy A. Stahlin.
Education
Additional information
- While her official judicial work is well‐documented, some public notices and online reports from 2021–2024 have discussed controversies and removal petitions involving Judge Ross
- Principal at Mendillo & Ross, LLP (1998–2004)
- She also has prior assignments in the Suffolk County Probate and Family Court
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