Judge Elizabeth Teixeira: Professional Background and Legal Expertise

Appointed By: Gov. Charles D. Baker, Jr.

Biography

Hon. Elizabeth Teixeira is an associate justice of the Essex County Probate & Family Court in Massachusetts. She was appointed to the bench by Governor Charlie Baker in 2020. She filled the vacancy created by the retirement of George Phelan (Ret.).


Prior to joining the judiciary, Teixeira was working in solo practice before the Massachusetts Probate and Family Court. She had returned to solo practice after partnering at Teixeira & Weddell (2005 to 2008) and Percy, Teixeira & Tedeschi, P.C. (1999 to 2005). Her first stint in solo practice (1994 to 1999) came after working as an associate at Aleixo and Murray, P.C. for seven years. During her tenure in family law private practice, Teixeira handled divorce, paternity, contempts, guardianships, and modifications and probate of estates.


She received a B.A. in political science and Portuguese studies from the University of Massachusetts Amherst in 1981. Teixeira went on to complete a J.D. at Suffolk University Law School in 1987.


She has served as a mentor for the Massachusetts Bar Association and is a member and former president of the Taunton Rotary Club.


Teixeira, a native of Taunton, Massachusetts, is the third of seven children in her family. Her father is a retired high school principal and her late mother was a retired second-grade teacher. Teixeira is married and has two sons.

Recent Cases by Hon. Elizabeth Teixeira

On May 9, 2023 an equity action involving the commonwealth, municipality, mbta, etc. case was filed in the jurisdiction of Essex County. Judge Elizabeth Teixeira presiding.

20 Files
Filed

May 09, 2023

Status

Dismissal

Judge

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Court

Essex County

County

Essex County, MA

Category

Equity Action involving the Commonwealth, Municipality, MBTA, etc.

Case Last Refreshed

Sep 25, 2023

On May 9, 2023 a tortious action involving an incarcerated party case was filed in the jurisdiction of Essex County. Judge Elizabeth Teixeira presiding.

12 Files
Filed

May 09, 2023

Status

05/09/2023

Judge

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Court

Essex County

County

Essex County, MA

Category

Tortious Action involving an Incarcerated Party

Case Last Refreshed

Jan 23, 2024

On April 12, 2023 an equitable replevin case was filed in the jurisdiction of Essex County. Judge Elizabeth Teixeira presiding.

11 Files
Filed

Apr 12, 2023

Status

Bankruptcy

Judge

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Court

Essex County

County

Essex County, MA

Category

Equitable Replevin

Practice Area

Creditor

Matter Type

Collections

Case Last Refreshed

Oct 10, 2023

On December 30, 2022 an informal probate of will with appointment of personal representative case was filed in the jurisdiction of Essex County. Judge Teixeira, Hon. Elizabeth presiding.

10 Files
Filed

Dec 30, 2022

Status

Closed

Court

Essex County Probate and Family Court

County

Essex County, MA

Category

Informal Probate of Will with Appointment of Personal Representative

Practice Area

Probate

Matter Type

Guardianship,Conservatorship

Case Last Refreshed

Dec 31, 2022

On December 30, 2022 an informal probate of will with appointment of personal representative case was filed in the jurisdiction of Essex County. Judge Teixeira, Hon. Elizabeth presiding.

15 Files
Filed

Dec 30, 2022

Status

Closed

Court

Essex County Probate and Family Court

County

Essex County, MA

Category

Informal Probate of Will with Appointment of Personal Representative

Practice Area

Probate

Matter Type

Guardianship,Conservatorship

Case Last Refreshed

Oct 15, 2023

On December 29, 2022 a filing of will of deceased no petition case was filed in the jurisdiction of Essex County. Judge Teixeira, Hon. Elizabeth presiding.

1 File
Filed

Dec 29, 2022

Status

Active

Court

Essex County Probate and Family Court

County

Essex County, MA

Category

Filing of will of deceased no petition

Practice Area

Probate

Matter Type

Estate Administration

Case Last Refreshed

Jul 29, 2023

On December 29, 2022 an informal probate of will with appointment of personal representative case was filed in the jurisdiction of Essex County. Judge Teixeira, Hon. Elizabeth presiding.

8 Files
Filed

Dec 29, 2022

Status

Closed

Court

Essex County Probate and Family Court

County

Essex County, MA

Category

Informal Probate of Will with Appointment of Personal Representative

Practice Area

Probate

Matter Type

Guardianship,Conservatorship

Case Last Refreshed

Dec 30, 2022

On December 29, 2022 a voluntary statement case was filed in the jurisdiction of Essex County. Judge Teixeira, Hon. Elizabeth presiding.

1 File
Filed

Dec 29, 2022

Status

Closed

Court

Essex County Probate and Family Court

County

Essex County, MA

Category

Voluntary Statement

Practice Area

Probate

Matter Type

Estate Administration

Case Last Refreshed

Jul 29, 2023

On December 29, 2022 an informal probate of will with appointment of personal representative case was filed in the jurisdiction of Essex County. Judge Teixeira, Hon. Elizabeth presiding.

11 Files
Filed

Dec 29, 2022

Status

Closed

Court

Essex County Probate and Family Court

County

Essex County, MA

Category

Informal Probate of Will with Appointment of Personal Representative

Practice Area

Probate

Matter Type

Guardianship,Conservatorship

Case Last Refreshed

Dec 30, 2022

On December 27, 2022 a divorce 1b case was filed in the jurisdiction of Essex County. Judge Teixeira, Hon. Elizabeth presiding.

3 Files
Filed

Dec 27, 2022

Status

Active

Court

Essex County Probate and Family Court

County

Essex County, MA

Category

Divorce 1B

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

Case Last Refreshed

Dec 28, 2022

On December 27, 2022 a joint petition case was filed in the jurisdiction of Essex County. Judge Teixeira, Hon. Elizabeth presiding.

3 Files
Filed

Dec 27, 2022

Status

Active

Court

Essex County Probate and Family Court

County

Essex County, MA

Category

Joint Petition

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

Case Last Refreshed

Dec 28, 2022

On December 27, 2022 divorce other grounds case was filed in the jurisdiction of Essex County. Judge Teixeira, Hon. Elizabeth presiding.

2 Files
Filed

Dec 27, 2022

Status

Active

Court

Essex County Probate and Family Court

County

Essex County, MA

Category

Divorce other grounds

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

Case Last Refreshed

Dec 28, 2022

On December 27, 2022 a joint petition case was filed in the jurisdiction of Essex County. Judge Teixeira, Hon. Elizabeth presiding.

3 Files
Filed

Dec 27, 2022

Status

Active

Court

Essex County Probate and Family Court

County

Essex County, MA

Category

Joint Petition

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

Case Last Refreshed

Dec 28, 2022

On December 27, 2022 a separate support case was filed in the jurisdiction of Essex County. Judge Teixeira, Hon. Elizabeth presiding.

9 Files
Filed

Dec 27, 2022

Status

Active

Court

Essex County Probate and Family Court

County

Essex County, MA

Category

Separate Support

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

Case Last Refreshed

Dec 28, 2022

On December 23, 2022 a divorce 1b case was filed in the jurisdiction of Essex County. Judge Teixeira, Hon. Elizabeth presiding.

4 Files
Filed

Dec 23, 2022

Status

Active

Court

Essex County Probate and Family Court

County

Essex County, MA

Category

Divorce 1B

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

Case Last Refreshed

Dec 24, 2022

On December 22, 2022 a divorce 1b case was filed in the jurisdiction of Essex County. Judge Teixeira, Hon. Elizabeth presiding.

4 Files
Filed

Dec 22, 2022

Status

Active

Court

Essex County Probate and Family Court

County

Essex County, MA

Category

Divorce 1B

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

Case Last Refreshed

Dec 23, 2022

On December 22, 2022 a divorce 1b case was filed in the jurisdiction of Essex County. Judge Teixeira, Hon. Elizabeth presiding.

2 Files
Filed

Dec 22, 2022

Status

Active

Court

Essex County Probate and Family Court

County

Essex County, MA

Category

Divorce 1B

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

Case Last Refreshed

Dec 23, 2022

On December 22, 2022 a joint petition case was filed in the jurisdiction of Essex County. Judge Teixeira, Hon. Elizabeth presiding.

4 Files
Filed

Dec 22, 2022

Status

Other

Court

Essex County Probate and Family Court

County

Essex County, MA

Category

Joint Petition

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

Case Last Refreshed

Dec 23, 2022

On December 22, 2022 a joint petition case was filed in the jurisdiction of Essex County. Judge Teixeira, Hon. Elizabeth presiding.

3 Files
Filed

Dec 22, 2022

Status

Active

Court

Essex County Probate and Family Court

County

Essex County, MA

Category

Joint Petition

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

Case Last Refreshed

Dec 23, 2022

On December 13, 2022 a custody/support/parenting time case was filed in the jurisdiction of Essex County. Judge Teixeira, Hon. Elizabeth presiding.

9 Files
Filed

Dec 13, 2022

Status

Active

Court

Essex County Probate and Family Court

County

Essex County, MA

Category

Custody/Support/Parenting Time

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Paternity

Case Last Refreshed

Dec 14, 2022

On December 12, 2022 a custody/support/parenting time case was filed in the jurisdiction of Essex County. Judge Teixeira, Hon. Elizabeth presiding.

10 Files
Filed

Dec 12, 2022

Status

Active

Court

Essex County Probate and Family Court

County

Essex County, MA

Category

Custody/Support/Parenting Time

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Paternity

Case Last Refreshed

Dec 13, 2022

On December 12, 2022 a custody/support/parenting time case was filed in the jurisdiction of Essex County. Judge Teixeira, Hon. Elizabeth presiding.

Filed

Dec 12, 2022

Status

Active

Court

Essex County Probate and Family Court

County

Essex County, MA

Category

Custody/Support/Parenting Time

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Paternity

Case Last Refreshed

Dec 13, 2022

On December 12, 2022 a custody/support/parenting time case was filed in the jurisdiction of Essex County. Judge Teixeira, Hon. Elizabeth presiding.

10 Files
Filed

Dec 12, 2022

Status

Active

Court

Essex County Probate and Family Court

County

Essex County, MA

Category

Custody/Support/Parenting Time

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Paternity

Case Last Refreshed

Dec 13, 2022

On December 9, 2022 a grandparent's visitation case was filed in the jurisdiction of Essex County. Judge Teixeira, Hon. Elizabeth presiding.

Filed

Dec 09, 2022

Status

Active

Court

Essex County Probate and Family Court

County

Essex County, MA

Category

Grandparent's visitation

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Paternity

Case Last Refreshed

Dec 10, 2022

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