Judge Claudine A. Cloutier: Professional Background and Legal Expertise

Bristol County Superior Court, Department Plymouth Brockton Criminal 1 - 1

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

Biography

The Hon. Claudine A. Cloutier is an associate justice on the Massachusetts Superior Court. She was appointed to the bench by Governor Charlie Baker on June 8, 2022.

Cloutier earned a B.A. from Yale University in 1992. She then completed a J.D. at Suffolk University Law School in 1995. She was licensed to practice in Massachusetts (1995) and Rhode Island (1996).

After graduating from law school, Cloutier began her legal career as a judicial law clerk for the Massachusetts Superior Court. She worked in that capacity until 1996, at which time she entered into private practice at Keches Law Group. During her tenure there, she managed the Tort Department, rising through the ranks to become a partner in 2007.

Her memberships have included the Foundation to Advance Catholic Education through the Diocese of Fall River. She has also been involved with the Fall River High school Alumni Scholarship Fund.

Recent Cases by Hon. Claudine A. Cloutier

Shorrock, Pauline C. vs. Onity Mortgage Formerly Known As PHH Mortgage

On July 1, 2026 an injunction case was filed in the jurisdiction of Bristol County. Judge Claudine A. Cloutier presiding.

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Jul 01, 2026

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Bristol County, MA

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Injunction

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Jul 02, 2026

White, Jonathan vs. City of Fall River

On June 15, 2026 an injunction case was filed in the jurisdiction of Bristol County. Judge Claudine A. Cloutier presiding.

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Jun 15, 2026

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Injunction

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Jun 16, 2026

Russells Mills Historic District Commission vs. Buzzards Bay Coalition, Inc.

On May 29, 2026 an injunction case was filed in the jurisdiction of Bristol County. Judge Claudine A. Cloutier presiding.

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May 29, 2026

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May 29, 2026

Stephanie Pimentel Personal Representative for the Estate of Marco P Pimentel et al vs. New Rez LLC doing business as Shellpoint Mortgage Servicing

On May 20, 2026 an injunction case was filed in the jurisdiction of Bristol County. Judge Claudine A. Cloutier presiding.

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May 20, 2026

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May 20, 2026

VCORP, LLC et al vs. Cordero, Joel et al

On May 15, 2026 a declaratory judgment g.l. c. 231a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Bristol County. Judge Claudine A. Cloutier presiding.

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May 15, 2026

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Declaratory Judgment G.L. c. 231A

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Civil

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Declaratory Action

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May 15, 2026

City of Attleboro, by and through its Building Inspector vs. Paduano, Margaret M.

On May 12, 2026 an injunction case was filed in the jurisdiction of Bristol County. Judge Claudine A. Cloutier presiding.

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May 12, 2026

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May 13, 2026

Elizabete B. Soares Individually and as trustee of The Empower 144K Empire Legacy Family Trust vs. Bank of America, N.A. et al

On May 4, 2026 a dispute concerning title case was filed in the jurisdiction of Bristol County. Judge Claudine A. Cloutier presiding.

2 Files

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May 04, 2026

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Dispute Concerning Title

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Property

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General Property

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May 05, 2026

Corsi, Dario vs. Moitoso, Hilderberto Silva

On April 22, 2026 a motor vehicle negligence - personal injury / property damage case was filed in the jurisdiction of Bristol County. Judge Claudine A. Cloutier presiding.

3 Files

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Apr 22, 2026

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Motor Vehicle Negligence - Personal Injury / Property Damage

Practice Area

Torts

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Automobile

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May 06, 2026

Ashley Caparell Trustee of The 345 Bay Realty Trust vs. Bay Road 345 Realty, LLC

On March 31, 2026 a specific performance of a contract case was filed in the jurisdiction of Bristol County. Judge Cloutier, Claudine A. presiding.

7 Files

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Mar 31, 2026

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03/31/2026

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Specific Performance of a Contract

Practice Area

Commercial

Matter Type

Breach of Contract

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Mar 31, 2026

JJ Real Estate Holdings LLC vs. Ventura, Jose

On January 28, 2026 an injunction case was filed in the jurisdiction of Bristol County. Judge Cloutier, Claudine presiding.

10 Files

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Jan 28, 2026

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01/28/2026

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Bristol County

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Bristol County, MA

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Injunction

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Civil

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Injunctive Action

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Jan 29, 2026

Cote, Paul vs. Nunes, Silvia

On January 16, 2026 a motor vehicle negligence - personal injury / property damage case was filed in the jurisdiction of Bristol County. Judge Claudine A. Cloutier presiding.

3 Files

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Jan 16, 2026

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01/16/2026

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Motor Vehicle Negligence - Personal Injury / Property Damage

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Torts

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Automobile

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Jan 17, 2026

In the Matter of: Attleboro Public Schools

On September 22, 2025 an other administrative action case was filed in the jurisdiction of Bristol County. Judge Cloutier, Claudine presiding.

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Sep 22, 2025

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09/22/2025

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Other Administrative Action

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Administrative

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General Administrative

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Oct 08, 2025

TC International LLC vs. H H Harvest Co. doing business as H Hemp Co.

On September 18, 2025 a goods sold and delivered case was filed in the jurisdiction of Bristol County. Judge Cloutier, Claudine presiding.

8 Files

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Sep 18, 2025

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Dismissal

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Bristol County

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Bristol County, MA

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Goods Sold and Delivered

Practice Area

Commercial

Matter Type

Breach of Contract

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Sep 18, 2025

Machado, Matthew L. et al vs. Francisco L Machado Individually and in his/her capacity As the Surviving Grantor of the Francisco L. Machado and Gilda M. Machado 2012 Irrevocable trust et al

On September 11, 2025 an other equity action case was filed in the jurisdiction of Bristol County. Judge Cloutier, Claudine presiding.

13 Files

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Sep 11, 2025

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09/11/2025

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Other Equity Action

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Civil

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General Equitable

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Oct 02, 2025

Parent, Anne et al vs. Westlake Financial Services, LLC et al

On August 29, 2025 an other contract action case was filed in the jurisdiction of Bristol County. Judge Cloutier, Claudine presiding.

16 Files

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Aug 29, 2025

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08/29/2025

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Other Contract Action

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Commercial

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Breach of Contract

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Oct 03, 2025

Nancy Roach, by and through her Attorney in Fact, Deborah Roach vs. Gifford Investments, Inc.

On August 20, 2025 an appointment of a receiver case was filed in the jurisdiction of Bristol County. Judge Cloutier, Claudine presiding.

14 Files

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Aug 20, 2025

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08/20/2025

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Bristol County

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Appointment of a Receiver

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Administrative

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General Administrative

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Oct 06, 2025

Tetreault, Steven et al vs. Rego, Jose

On August 18, 2025 an other negligence - personal injury / property damage case was filed in the jurisdiction of Bristol County. Judge Claudine A. Cloutier presiding.

13 Files

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Aug 18, 2025

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08/18/2025

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Other Negligence - Personal Injury / Property Damage

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Torts

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Personal Injury

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Oct 06, 2025

First Dartmouth, LLC et al vs. Granite City Crushing, Inc.

On August 18, 2025 an other real property action case was filed in the jurisdiction of Bristol County. Judge Cloutier, Claudine presiding.

5 Files

Filed

Aug 18, 2025

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08/18/2025

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Other Real Property Action

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Property

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General Property

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Oct 06, 2025

Grenon, Nicole vs. Clark, Steven

On August 15, 2025 an other tortious action case was filed in the jurisdiction of Bristol County. Judge Claudine A. Cloutier presiding.

3 Files

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Aug 15, 2025

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08/15/2025

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Bristol County

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Other Tortious Action

Practice Area

Torts

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General Torts

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Oct 06, 2025

Barone, Timothy vs. Attleboro Election Committee

On August 14, 2025 an other administrative action case was filed in the jurisdiction of Bristol County. Judge Cloutier, Claudine presiding.

19 Files

Filed

Aug 14, 2025

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08/14/2025

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Bristol County

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Other Administrative Action

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Administrative

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General Administrative

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Oct 06, 2025

Webster Bank, National Association vs. Boston Strategic Advisors and Partners, LLC et al

On August 14, 2025 a commercial paper case was filed in the jurisdiction of Bristol County. Judge Cloutier, Claudine presiding.

14 Files

Filed

Aug 14, 2025

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08/14/2025

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Bristol County

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Bristol County, MA

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Commercial Paper

Practice Area

Commercial

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Breach of Contract

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Oct 06, 2025

Board of Trustees of the Bliss House Condominium Trust vs. Dercole, Dennis

On August 14, 2025 an injunction case was filed in the jurisdiction of Bristol County. Judge Cloutier, Claudine presiding.

14 Files

Filed

Aug 14, 2025

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08/14/2025

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Bristol County

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Injunction

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Civil

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Injunctive Action

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Oct 06, 2025

Norman, Deborah vs. Sicard, Timothy G

On August 11, 2025 an other negligence - personal injury / property damage case was filed in the jurisdiction of Bristol County. Judge Claudine A. Cloutier presiding.

15 Files

Filed

Aug 11, 2025

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08/11/2025

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Other Negligence - Personal Injury / Property Damage

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Torts

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Personal Injury

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Oct 06, 2025

Citizens Bank, N.A. vs. Cummings, III, Berton C et al

On August 8, 2025 a reform/cancel instrument case was filed in the jurisdiction of Bristol County. Judge Cloutier, Claudine presiding.

6 Files

Filed

Aug 08, 2025

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08/08/2025

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Bristol County

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Reform/Cancel Instrument

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Creditor

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Promissory Note

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Oct 06, 2025

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About

Claudine A. Cloutier
Current Appointment Bristol County Superior Court, Department Plymouth Brockton Criminal 1 - 1	Bristol County Superior Court, Department Plymouth Brockton Criminal 1 - 1
Education J.D., Suffolk University Law School - 1995 B.A., Yale University - 1992	J.D., Suffolk University Law School - 1995 B.A., Yale University - 1992
Official Website www.mass.gov	www.mass.gov

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Court Info

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Current Court:	MA - Bristol County Superior Court
Clerk phone:	+1 (508) 996-2051

Career History

Career History
Role	Employer	Where
Judicial Law Clerk	Massachusetts Superior Court	None
Associate	Keches Law Group	None
Partner	Keches Law Group	None
Associate Justice	Massachusetts Superior Court	None