James W. Coffey

Professional career

• The Central Division of the Boston Municipal Court, where Judge Coffey serves as First Justice, provides judicial services to a diverse urban population

Education

Additional information

• Joined the Boston Municipal Court in 2001 by Governor Jane M. Swift and has served there since, presiding over cases in the Central Division, which covers Downtown Boston, Chinatown, North End, South End through Massachusetts Avenue, West End, and Beacon Hill
• Judge James W. Coffey was born on September 14, 1953, in Teaneck, New Jersey and was admitted to the bar in 1987.
• Judge Coffey has extensive experience in the legal field, with a career spanning several decades.
• Known for his contributions to the administration of justice in Boston and for his role in managing court proceedings efficiently
• Judge Coffey oversees civil, criminal, and administrative matters within this jurisdiction and works alongside the Clerk-Magistrate and Chief Probation Officer to ensure smooth court operations
• His professional expertise includes handling a wide range of cases within the Massachusetts state court system, particularly at the municipal level.