Wellesley Resident Nominated to State Superior Court

WELLESLEY, MA - One of Wellesley's own has been nominated for a position in the Massachusetts Superior Court.

Gov. Charlie Baker announced Thursday he is recommending Hélène Kazanjian for the position of Associate Justice. Kazanjian has an extensive background in both civil and criminal cases, which includes stints as an Assistant U.S. Attorney in Washington, D.C. and Portland, Maine.

In addition to her career in public service, she also worked as a civil Litigation Associate at the Boston law firm Goodwin, Proctor & Hoar from 1987-1991.

Since 2010, Kazanjian has served as Chief of the Trial Division in the Attorney General's Office.

“If confirmed, Attorney Kazanjian will bring to the bench nearly 30 years’ experience in public service and private practice handling the types of criminal and civil cases heard by the Superior Court,” Gov. Baker said in a press release. “Attorney Kazanjian has a long record of accomplishment and public service and I am pleased that she is willing to continue to serve the citizens of the Commonwealth .”

Kazanjian will fill the seat left open by the Honorable Patrick F. Brady, pending confirmation by the Governor's Council.

The Massachusetts Superior Court encompasses 82 justices in 20 courthouses across 14 counties and undertakes a wide range of civil and criminal cases. About 65 percent of the proceedings are civil lawsuits and and 35 percent are criminal cases.