Judge Abbe L. Ross: Professional Background and Legal Expertise

Appointed By: Gov. Deval L. Patrick

Biography

Hon. Abbe L. Ross is an associate justice of the Essex County Probate and Family Court in Massachusetts. She was appointed to the bench by former Governor Deval Patrick in 2014. She filled the vacancy created by the retirement of the Hon. Jeremy A. Stahlin.


During her tenure on the bench, Ross also held an assignment on the Probate and Family Court in Suffolk County.


At the time of her appointment, Ross had worked as a sole practitioner specializing in high conflict divorce cases involving custody, support, asset division, and related appellate and criminal matters at Ross & Associates, P.C. since 2004.


Ross entered solo practice after practicing as a principal at Mendillo & Ross, LLP for six years. During her tenure at the firm, Ross specialized in trial and appellate litigation, divorce, custody support and asset division, business disputes, employment matters, bank and other secured-lender litigation, government investigations, criminal defense, personal injury, and civil rights issues. She also briefly practiced as a senior litigation associate at Looney & Grossman (1994 to 1995).


Her public sector work included working as a senior staff attorney in the Office of the Legal Advisor for the Boston Police Department (1995 to 1997), where she was tasked with investigating and prosecuting Internal Affairs cases against sworn personnel at the Department level as well as at de novo hearings before the Civil Service Commission. In addition, Ross represented the Boston Police Department in State and Federal Courts. Before joining the Boston Police Department, she also served as an assistant attorney general in the Narcotics and General Crimes Division (1989 to 1994) and the Appellate Division (1988 to 1989) at the Department of the Attorney General in Boston Massachusetts, and was an assistant district attorney with the Suffolk County District Attorney’s Office for one year beginning in 1987.


Ross received a B.A. from the University of Vermont in 1982. She then completed a J.D. from Vermont Law School in 1986.


She has held a membership with the Massachusetts Bar Association.


Ross was born in Scranton, Pennsylvania.

Recent Cases by Hon. Abbe L. Ross

On August 26, 2022 an informal probate of will with appointment of personal representative case was filed in the jurisdiction of Essex County. Judge Ross, Hon. Abbe L presiding.

12 Files
Filed

Aug 26, 2022

Status

Closed

Judge

Hon. Ross, Hon. Abbe L Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Ross, Hon. Abbe L

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

Sep 01, 2022

On July 6, 2022 a joint petition case was filed in the jurisdiction of Essex County. Judge Ross, Hon. Abbe L presiding.

6 Files
Filed

Jul 06, 2022

Status

Other

Judge

Hon. Ross, Hon. Abbe L Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Ross, Hon. Abbe L

Court

Essex County Probate and Family Court

County

Essex County, MA

Category

Joint Petition

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

Case Last Refreshed

Jul 07, 2022

On July 5, 2022 a joint petition case was filed in the jurisdiction of Essex County. Judge Ross, Hon. Abbe L presiding.

3 Files
Filed

Jul 05, 2022

Status

Active

Judge

Hon. Ross, Hon. Abbe L Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Ross, Hon. Abbe L

Court

Essex County Probate and Family Court

County

Essex County, MA

Category

Joint Petition

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

Case Last Refreshed

Jul 06, 2022

On July 5, 2022 a joint petition case was filed in the jurisdiction of Essex County. Judge Ross, Hon. Abbe L presiding.

6 Files
Filed

Jul 05, 2022

Status

Other

Judge

Hon. Ross, Hon. Abbe L Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Ross, Hon. Abbe L

Court

Essex County Probate and Family Court

County

Essex County, MA

Category

Joint Petition

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

Case Last Refreshed

Jul 06, 2022

On July 1, 2022 a divorce 1b case was filed in the jurisdiction of Essex County. Judge Ross, Hon. Abbe L presiding.

3 Files
Filed

Jul 01, 2022

Status

Active

Judge

Hon. Ross, Hon. Abbe L Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Ross, Hon. Abbe L

Court

Essex County Probate and Family Court

County

Essex County, MA

Category

Divorce 1B

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

Case Last Refreshed

Jul 02, 2022

On June 28, 2022 an informal appointment of personal representative case was filed in the jurisdiction of Essex County. Judge Ross, Hon. Abbe L presiding.

10 Files
Filed

Jun 28, 2022

Status

Closed

Judge

Hon. Ross, Hon. Abbe L Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Ross, Hon. Abbe L

Court

Essex County Probate and Family Court

County

Essex County, MA

Category

Informal Appointment of Personal Representative

Practice Area

Probate

Matter Type

Guardianship,Conservatorship

Case Last Refreshed

Jun 29, 2022

On June 27, 2022 a voluntary statement case was filed in the jurisdiction of Essex County. Judge Ross, Hon. Abbe L presiding.

2 Files
Filed

Jun 27, 2022

Status

Closed

Judge

Hon. Ross, Hon. Abbe L Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Ross, Hon. Abbe L

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 01, 2022

On June 27, 2022 a voluntary statement case was filed in the jurisdiction of Essex County. Judge Ross, Hon. Abbe L presiding.

2 Files
Filed

Jun 27, 2022

Status

Closed

Judge

Hon. Ross, Hon. Abbe L Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Ross, Hon. Abbe L

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 01, 2022

On June 27, 2022 a voluntary statement case was filed in the jurisdiction of Essex County. Judge Ross, Hon. Abbe L presiding.

1 File
Filed

Jun 27, 2022

Status

Closed

Judge

Hon. Ross, Hon. Abbe L Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Ross, Hon. Abbe L

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 01, 2022

On June 27, 2022 an informal probate of will with appointment of personal representative case was filed in the jurisdiction of Essex County. Judge Ross, Hon. Abbe L presiding.

10 Files
Filed

Jun 27, 2022

Status

Closed

Judge

Hon. Ross, Hon. Abbe L Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Ross, Hon. Abbe L

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

Jul 01, 2022

On June 27, 2022 a complaint to establish paternity case was filed in the jurisdiction of Essex County. Judge Ross, Hon. Abbe L presiding.

3 Files
Filed

Jun 27, 2022

Status

Other

Judge

Hon. Ross, Hon. Abbe L Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Ross, Hon. Abbe L

Court

Essex County Probate and Family Court

County

Essex County, MA

Category

Complaint to establish paternity

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Paternity

Case Last Refreshed

Jul 01, 2022

On June 27, 2022 an informal appointment of personal representative case was filed in the jurisdiction of Essex County. Judge Ross, Hon. Abbe L presiding.

8 Files
Filed

Jun 27, 2022

Status

Closed

Judge

Hon. Ross, Hon. Abbe L Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Ross, Hon. Abbe L

Court

Essex County Probate and Family Court

County

Essex County, MA

Category

Informal Appointment of Personal Representative

Practice Area

Probate

Matter Type

Guardianship,Conservatorship

Case Last Refreshed

Jul 01, 2022

On June 23, 2022 a custody/support/parenting time case was filed in the jurisdiction of Essex County. Judge Ross, Hon. Abbe L presiding.

7 Files
Filed

Jun 23, 2022

Status

Active

Judge

Hon. Ross, Hon. Abbe L Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Ross, Hon. Abbe L

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

Jun 24, 2022

On June 22, 2022 an annulment of marriage case was filed in the jurisdiction of Essex County. Judge Ross, Hon. Abbe L presiding.

Filed

Jun 22, 2022

Status

Active

Judge

Hon. Ross, Hon. Abbe L Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Ross, Hon. Abbe L

Court

Essex County Probate and Family Court

County

Essex County, MA

Category

Annulment of marriage

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

Case Last Refreshed

Jun 23, 2022

On June 17, 2022 a divorce 1b case was filed in the jurisdiction of Essex County. Judge Ross, Hon. Abbe L presiding.

2 Files
Filed

Jun 17, 2022

Status

Active

Judge

Hon. Ross, Hon. Abbe L Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Ross, Hon. Abbe L

Court

Essex County Probate and Family Court

County

Essex County, MA

Category

Divorce 1B

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

Case Last Refreshed

Jun 18, 2022

On June 17, 2022 a divorce 1b case was filed in the jurisdiction of Essex County. Judge Ross, Hon. Abbe L presiding.

5 Files
Filed

Jun 17, 2022

Status

Active

Judge

Hon. Ross, Hon. Abbe L Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Ross, Hon. Abbe L

Court

Essex County Probate and Family Court

County

Essex County, MA

Category

Divorce 1B

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

Case Last Refreshed

Jun 18, 2022

On June 16, 2022 an informal appointment of personal representative case was filed in the jurisdiction of Essex County. Judge Ross, Hon. Abbe L presiding.

9 Files
Filed

Jun 16, 2022

Status

Closed

Judge

Hon. Ross, Hon. Abbe L Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Ross, Hon. Abbe L

Court

Essex County Probate and Family Court

County

Essex County, MA

Category

Informal Appointment of Personal Representative

Practice Area

Probate

Matter Type

Guardianship,Conservatorship

Case Last Refreshed

Jun 17, 2022

On June 16, 2022 a divorce 1b case was filed in the jurisdiction of Essex County. Judge Ross, Hon. Abbe L presiding.

3 Files
Filed

Jun 16, 2022

Status

Active

Judge

Hon. Ross, Hon. Abbe L Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Ross, Hon. Abbe L

Court

Essex County Probate and Family Court

County

Essex County, MA

Category

Divorce 1B

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

Case Last Refreshed

Jun 17, 2022

On June 16, 2022 a joint petition case was filed in the jurisdiction of Essex County. Judge Ross, Hon. Abbe L presiding.

3 Files
Filed

Jun 16, 2022

Status

Active

Judge

Hon. Ross, Hon. Abbe L Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Ross, Hon. Abbe L

Court

Essex County Probate and Family Court

County

Essex County, MA

Category

Joint Petition

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

Case Last Refreshed

Jun 17, 2022

On June 16, 2022 a custody/support/parenting time case was filed in the jurisdiction of Essex County. Judge Ross, Hon. Abbe L presiding.

3 Files
Filed

Jun 16, 2022

Status

Active

Judge

Hon. Ross, Hon. Abbe L Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Ross, Hon. Abbe L

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

Jun 17, 2022

On June 15, 2022 a voluntary statement case was filed in the jurisdiction of Essex County. Judge Ross, Hon. Abbe L presiding.

2 Files
Filed

Jun 15, 2022

Status

Closed

Judge

Hon. Ross, Hon. Abbe L Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Ross, Hon. Abbe L

Court

Essex County Probate and Family Court

County

Essex County, MA

Category

Voluntary Statement

Practice Area

Probate

Matter Type

Estate Administration

Case Last Refreshed

Jun 16, 2022

On June 15, 2022 a joint petition case was filed in the jurisdiction of Essex County. Judge Ross, Hon. Abbe L presiding.

5 Files
Filed

Jun 15, 2022

Status

Other

Judge

Hon. Ross, Hon. Abbe L Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Ross, Hon. Abbe L

Court

Essex County Probate and Family Court

County

Essex County, MA

Category

Joint Petition

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

Case Last Refreshed

Jun 16, 2022

On June 15, 2022 an informal appointment of personal representative case was filed in the jurisdiction of Essex County. Judge Ross, Hon. Abbe L presiding.

7 Files
Filed

Jun 15, 2022

Status

Closed

Judge

Hon. Ross, Hon. Abbe L Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Ross, Hon. Abbe L

Court

Essex County Probate and Family Court

County

Essex County, MA

Category

Informal Appointment of Personal Representative

Practice Area

Probate

Matter Type

Guardianship,Conservatorship

Case Last Refreshed

Jun 16, 2022

On June 15, 2022 a divorce 1b case was filed in the jurisdiction of Essex County. Judge Ross, Hon. Abbe L presiding.

2 Files
Filed

Jun 15, 2022

Status

Active

Judge

Hon. Ross, Hon. Abbe L Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Ross, Hon. Abbe L

Court

Essex County Probate and Family Court

County

Essex County, MA

Category

Divorce 1B

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

Case Last Refreshed

Jun 16, 2022

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