Tracie L. Souza

Professional career

• Seasoned legal professional now serving as an Associate Justice of the Massachusetts Juvenile Court, appointed in 2016, with a background in family law and child welfare advocacy, and a record of presiding over adoption, guardianship, and other juvenile cases

Education

Additional information

• These cases reflect the broad scope of the Juvenile Court’s work and her role in overseeing them
• Public records of her judicial assignments show she has handled a variety of cases, including multiple adoptions and guardianship matters.
• As an Associate Justice, Souza presides over these matters, ensuring legal processes protect the rights and welfare of youth and their families
• Tracie L. Souza among the current Associate Justices.
• The Massachusetts Juvenile Court is a statewide court with jurisdiction over civil and criminal matters related to minors, including delinquency, youthful offender, care and protection, and assistance cases.