Judge Angela M. Ordoñez: Professional Background and Legal Expertise

Barnstable County Probate & Family Court,

Appointed By: Gov. A. Paul Cellucci

Biography

Hon. Angela M. Ordoñez is an associate justice of the Barnstable County Probate and Family Court in Massachusetts. She was appointed to the bench by former Governor Paul Cellucci in 2000.

Over the course of her tenure on the Probate and Family Court, Ordoñez served as an associate justice (2000 to 2008) and first justice (2000 to 2005) in Nantucket County and an associate justice (2008 to 2011) and first justice (2011 to 2013) in Norfolk County. Then, in 2013, Ordoñez was appointed to serve a five-year term as chief justice of the Probate and Family Court, becoming the first Hispanic to hold the position.

Prior to joining the judiciary, she had worked for seven years as an assistant register of probate for the Suffolk County Probate and Family Court (1993 to 2000). Ordoñez began her legal career as a staff attorney in the Family Law Unit of Greater Boston Legal Services (1989 to 1993).

She received a B.S. from Northeastern University in 1986. Ordoñez also completed a J.D. at Northeastern University School of Law in 1989.

She has served as a member of the Judicial Evaluation Committee and the Judicial Mentor Committee. Her other memberships included the Massachusetts Association of Hispanic Attorneys, the Massachusetts Bar Association (chair, Tiered Community Mentoring Program), the Family and Probate Inn of Courts, and the National Association of Women Judges.

Ordoñez also served as a contributing author and judicial commentator for several Massachusetts Continuing Legal Education publications such as the “Massachusetts Divorce Law Practice Manual” and the “Paternity and the Law of Parentage in Massachusetts.” She was awarded their MCLE Scholar-Mentor Award in 2019.

Her other honors have included the Lucero Award from Suffolk University Law School’s Latin American Law Student Association (2015) and the Las Primeras Award from the Massachusetts Association of Hispanic Attorneys (2001).

Recent Cases by Hon. Angela M. Ordoñez

In the matter of: Dezonet, Frederico

On February 18, 2026 a guardianship of incapacitated case was filed in the jurisdiction of Barnstable County. Judge Angela M. Ordoñez presiding.

Filed

Feb 18, 2026

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Active

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Barnstable County, MA

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Guardianship of Incapacitated

Practice Area

Probate

Matter Type

Guardianship,Conservatorship

Case Last Refreshed

Feb 19, 2026

Maitland, Tajay vs. Maitland, Tiffany

On October 15, 2024 a divorce 1b case was filed in the jurisdiction of Barnstable County. Judge Angela M. Ordoñez presiding.

1 File

Filed

Oct 15, 2024

Status

Dismissal

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Barnstable County Probate and Family Court

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Barnstable County, MA

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Divorce 1B

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

Case Last Refreshed

Oct 02, 2025

In the matter of: Lorin, Harold

On October 11, 2024 an informal probate of will with appointment of personal representative case was filed in the jurisdiction of Barnstable County. Judge Angela M. Ordoñez presiding.

10 Files

Filed

Oct 11, 2024

Status

Closed

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Barnstable County Probate and Family Court

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Barnstable County, MA

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Informal Probate of Will with Appointment of Personal Representative

Practice Area

Probate

Matter Type

Guardianship,Conservatorship

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Oct 02, 2025

In the matter of: Seguin, Evelyn M

On October 11, 2024 a voluntary statement case was filed in the jurisdiction of Barnstable County. Judge Angela M. Ordoñez presiding.

3 Files

Filed

Oct 11, 2024

Status

Closed

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Barnstable County Probate and Family Court

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Barnstable County, MA

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Voluntary Statement

Practice Area

Probate

Matter Type

Estate Administration

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Oct 02, 2025

In the matter of: Alves Monteiro Moreno, Alicia ---

On October 9, 2024 a petition to change name of adult case was filed in the jurisdiction of Barnstable County. Judge Angela M. Ordoñez presiding.

4 Files

Filed

Oct 09, 2024

Status

Closed

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Barnstable County Probate and Family Court

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Barnstable County, MA

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Petition to Change Name of Adult

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Name Change

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Oct 02, 2025

In the matter of: Butler, Janice B.

On October 9, 2024 an informal probate of will with appointment of personal representative case was filed in the jurisdiction of Barnstable County. Judge Angela M. Ordoñez presiding.

14 Files

Filed

Oct 09, 2024

Status

Closed

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Barnstable County Probate and Family Court

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Barnstable County, MA

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Informal Probate of Will with Appointment of Personal Representative

Practice Area

Probate

Matter Type

Guardianship,Conservatorship

Case Last Refreshed

Oct 02, 2025

In the matter of: Soumas, Charles A.

On October 9, 2024 an informal probate of will with appointment of personal representative case was filed in the jurisdiction of Barnstable County. Judge Angela M. Ordoñez presiding.

11 Files

Filed

Oct 09, 2024

Status

Closed

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Barnstable County Probate and Family Court

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Barnstable County, MA

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Informal Probate of Will with Appointment of Personal Representative

Practice Area

Probate

Matter Type

Guardianship,Conservatorship

Case Last Refreshed

Oct 02, 2025

In the matter of: Drake, Mary H.

On October 4, 2024 a voluntary statement case was filed in the jurisdiction of Barnstable County. Judge Angela M. Ordoñez presiding.

2 Files

Filed

Oct 04, 2024

Status

Closed

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Barnstable County Probate and Family Court

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Barnstable County, MA

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Voluntary Statement

Practice Area

Probate

Matter Type

Estate Administration

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Oct 02, 2025

In the matter of: Vos, Rhiannon Elizabeth

On October 4, 2024 a guardianship of incapacitated case was filed in the jurisdiction of Barnstable County. Judge Angela M. Ordoñez presiding.

1 File

Filed

Oct 04, 2024

Status

Active

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Barnstable County Probate and Family Court

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Barnstable County, MA

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Court Category

Guardianship of Incapacitated

Practice Area

Probate

Matter Type

Guardianship,Conservatorship

Case Last Refreshed

Oct 02, 2025

McCabe, Scott G vs. McCabe, Holly

On October 4, 2024 a divorce 1b case was filed in the jurisdiction of Barnstable County. Judge Angela M. Ordoñez presiding.

1 File

Filed

Oct 04, 2024

Status

Dismissal

Judge

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Barnstable County Probate and Family Court

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Barnstable County, MA

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Divorce 1B

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

Case Last Refreshed

Oct 02, 2025

In the matter of: Nunes, Jose Ferreira

On October 3, 2024 an informal appointment of personal representative case was filed in the jurisdiction of Barnstable County. Judge Angela M. Ordoñez presiding.

8 Files

Filed

Oct 03, 2024

Status

Closed

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Barnstable County Probate and Family Court

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Barnstable County, MA

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Informal Appointment of Personal Representative

Practice Area

Probate

Matter Type

Guardianship,Conservatorship

Case Last Refreshed

Oct 02, 2025

In the matter of: Berardi, Jr., Anthony Dominic

On October 3, 2024 a voluntary statement case was filed in the jurisdiction of Barnstable County. Judge Angela M. Ordoñez presiding.

1 File

Filed

Oct 03, 2024

Status

Closed

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Barnstable County Probate and Family Court

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Barnstable County, MA

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Voluntary Statement

Practice Area

Probate

Matter Type

Estate Administration

Case Last Refreshed

Oct 04, 2025

In the matter of: Finley, Moira Elizabeth

On October 3, 2024 a voluntary statement case was filed in the jurisdiction of Barnstable County. Judge Angela M. Ordoñez presiding.

3 Files

Filed

Oct 03, 2024

Status

Closed

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Barnstable County Probate and Family Court

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Barnstable County, MA

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Voluntary Statement

Practice Area

Probate

Matter Type

Estate Administration

Case Last Refreshed

Oct 02, 2025

In the matter of: Watkins, Sr., Donald Ray

On October 2, 2024 an informal probate of will with appointment of personal representative case was filed in the jurisdiction of Barnstable County. Judge Angela M. Ordoñez presiding.

11 Files

Filed

Oct 02, 2024

Status

Closed

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Barnstable County Probate and Family Court

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Barnstable County, MA

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Court Category

Informal Probate of Will with Appointment of Personal Representative

Practice Area

Probate

Matter Type

Guardianship,Conservatorship

Case Last Refreshed

Oct 02, 2025

In the matter of: Anderson, Bryant T

On September 30, 2024 a voluntary statement case was filed in the jurisdiction of Barnstable County. Judge Angela M. Ordoñez presiding.

2 Files

Filed

Sep 30, 2024

Status

Closed

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Barnstable County Probate and Family Court

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Barnstable County, MA

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Voluntary Statement

Practice Area

Probate

Matter Type

Estate Administration

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Oct 02, 2025

In the matter of: Grace, Janice L

On September 27, 2024 a voluntary statement case was filed in the jurisdiction of Barnstable County. Judge Angela M. Ordoñez presiding.

2 Files

Filed

Sep 27, 2024

Status

Closed

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Barnstable County Probate and Family Court

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Barnstable County, MA

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Voluntary Statement

Practice Area

Probate

Matter Type

Estate Administration

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Oct 02, 2025

In the matter of: Larson, Audrey L.

On September 27, 2024 a formal probate of will with appointment of personal representative case was filed in the jurisdiction of Barnstable County. Judge Angela M. Ordoñez presiding.

22 Files

Filed

Sep 27, 2024

Status

Closed

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Barnstable County Probate and Family Court

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Barnstable County, MA

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Formal Probate of Will with Appointment of Personal Representative

Practice Area

Probate

Matter Type

Guardianship,Conservatorship

Case Last Refreshed

Oct 02, 2025

DOR/CSE Southern - SAT and DTA vs. Gendron, Jon Richard Henry

On September 26, 2024 an iv-d complaint for support filed by iv-d agency case was filed in the jurisdiction of Barnstable County. Judge Angela M. Ordoñez presiding.

1 File

Filed

Sep 26, 2024

Status

Closed

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Barnstable County Probate and Family Court

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Barnstable County, MA

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IV-D Complaint for Support filed by IV-D Agency

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Paternity

Case Last Refreshed

Oct 02, 2025

In the matter of: Clarendon, Virginia B.

On September 25, 2024 an informal probate of will with appointment of personal representative case was filed in the jurisdiction of Barnstable County. Judge Angela M. Ordoñez presiding.

10 Files

Filed

Sep 25, 2024

Status

Closed

Judge

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Barnstable County Probate and Family Court

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Barnstable County, MA

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Court Category

Informal Probate of Will with Appointment of Personal Representative

Practice Area

Probate

Matter Type

Guardianship,Conservatorship

Case Last Refreshed

Oct 02, 2025

DOR/CSE Southern - SAT and DTA vs. Logan, Kristie Davidson

On September 25, 2024 an iv-d complaint for support filed by iv-d agency case was filed in the jurisdiction of Barnstable County. Judge Angela M. Ordoñez presiding.

6 Files

Filed

Sep 25, 2024

Status

Closed

Judge

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Barnstable County Probate and Family Court

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Barnstable County, MA

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IV-D Complaint for Support filed by IV-D Agency

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Child Support

Case Last Refreshed

Oct 02, 2025

Hastings, Kendall vs. Hastings, Dustin Michael

On September 19, 2024 a divorce 1b case was filed in the jurisdiction of Barnstable County. Judge Angela M. Ordoñez presiding.

1 File

Filed

Sep 19, 2024

Status

Active

Judge

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Barnstable County Probate and Family Court

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Barnstable County, MA

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Divorce 1B

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

Case Last Refreshed

Oct 04, 2025

In the matter of: Mortimer, John Thomas

On September 18, 2024 a voluntary statement case was filed in the jurisdiction of Barnstable County. Judge Angela M. Ordoñez presiding.

1 File

Filed

Sep 18, 2024

Status

Closed

Judge

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Barnstable County Probate and Family Court

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Barnstable County, MA

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Voluntary Statement

Practice Area

Probate

Matter Type

Estate Administration

Case Last Refreshed

Oct 02, 2025

Smith, Samuel W and May, Jacquelyn M

On September 18, 2024 a marriage without delay case was filed in the jurisdiction of Barnstable County. Judge Angela M. Ordoñez presiding.

1 File

Filed

Sep 18, 2024

Status

Closed

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Barnstable County Probate and Family Court

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Barnstable County, MA

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Marriage without delay

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

Case Last Refreshed

Oct 02, 2025

In the matter of: Abbe, Fred Adams

On September 16, 2024 a voluntary statement case was filed in the jurisdiction of Barnstable County. Judge Angela M. Ordoñez presiding.

4 Files

Filed

Sep 16, 2024

Status

Closed

Judge

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Barnstable County Probate and Family Court

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Barnstable County, MA

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Voluntary Statement

Practice Area

Probate

Matter Type

Estate Administration

Case Last Refreshed

Oct 02, 2025

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About

Angela M. Ordoñez
Current Appointment Barnstable County Probate & Family Court	Barnstable County Probate & Family Court
Previous Appointment Norfolk County Probate & Family Court	Norfolk County Probate & Family Court
Education J.D., Northeastern University School of Law - 1989 B.S., Northeastern University - 1986	J.D., Northeastern University School of Law - 1989 B.S., Northeastern University - 1986

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Court Info

Court Info
Current Court:	MA - Barnstable County Probate & Family Court
Previous Court:	MA - Norfolk County Probate & Family Court
Clerk phone:	+1 (508) 375-6710
Register's Office Fax:	+1 (508) 362-3662

Career History

Career History
Role	Employer	Where
Associate Justice	Massachusetts Probate and Family Court	Barnstable County, Massachusetts
Chief Justice	Massachusetts Probate and Family Court	None
First Justice	Massachusetts Probate and Family Court	Norfolk County, Massachusetts
Associate Justice	Massachusetts Probate and Family Court	Norfolk County, Massachusetts
First Justice	Massachusetts Probate and Family Court	Nantucket County, Massachusetts
Associate Justice	Massachusetts Probate and Family Court	Nantucket County, Massachusetts
Assistant Register of Probate	Massachusetts Probate and Family Court	Suffolk County, Massachusetts
Staff Attorney	Greater Boston Legal Services, Family Law Unit	Suffolk County, Massachusetts