Judge Emily A. Karstetter: Professional Background and Legal Expertise

Appointed By: Gov. Deval L. Patrick

Biography

The Hon. Emily A. Karstetter is First Justice of the Malden District Court in Massachusetts. She was appointed to the bench by former Governor Deval Patrick in 2012.

Karstetter earned a bachelor’s degree in philosophy from Wellesley College in 1984. She spent the next several years working as an agency auditor and computer specialist at Ticor Title Insurance Company before completing a J.D. at New England School of Law in 1991.

After graduating from law school, Karstetter entered into private practice. She started as an associate at Belotti & Barretto, handling insurance defense litigation in the area of insurance fraud. She worked in that capacity until 1998, at which time she opened her own private practice as a sole practitioner. She spent the remainder of her legal career handling criminal defense, domestic relations, and employment discrimination matters.

Her memberships have included the Boston Bar Association, the Massachusetts Bar Association, and the Massachusetts Association of Criminal Defense Attorneys. She also sat on the Board of the Middlesex Defense Attorneys and the North End Music & Performing Arts Center.

Karstetter was born in Pennsylvania.

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Brewster Ambulance Service, Inc. vs. Care One, LLC Doing Business as Care One et al

On October 22, 2026 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Middlesex County. Judge Emily A. Karstetter presiding.

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Oct 22, 2026

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Middlesex County

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Middlesex County, MA

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Commercial

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Oct 23, 2026

Woolf, Darren et al vs. Furrier, Ava et al

On October 16, 2026 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Middlesex County. Judge Emily A. Karstetter presiding.

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Oct 16, 2026

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Middlesex County

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Middlesex County, MA

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Torts

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Oct 16, 2026

DeAragon, Christopher vs. Specialty Auto Sales, Inc. d/b/a Eastside Motoring

On October 9, 2026 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Middlesex County. Judge Emily A. Karstetter presiding.

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Oct 09, 2026

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Oct 09, 2026

Lea Degloria, as Personal Representative of the Estate of Denis Carey vs. Wynn MA, LLC d/b/a Encore Boston Harbor et al

On July 2, 2026 a wrongful death - non-medical, g.l.c.229, §2a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Middlesex County. Judge Emily A. Karstetter presiding.

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Jul 02, 2026

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Middlesex County

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Middlesex County, MA

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Wrongful Death - Non-medical, G.L.c.229, §2A

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Torts

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General Torts

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Jul 03, 2026

Everett, Aloysia vs. Fairfax, Allen et al

On July 1, 2026 a motor vehicle negligence - personal injury / property damage case was filed in the jurisdiction of Middlesex County. Judge Emily A. Karstetter presiding.

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Jul 01, 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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Jul 01, 2026

Zaghdoud, Khalid et al vs. Souto Haagensen, Stefens et al

On June 30, 2026 a motor vehicle negligence - personal injury / property damage case was filed in the jurisdiction of Middlesex County. Judge Emily A. Karstetter presiding.

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Jun 30, 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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Jul 01, 2026

Fu-Hui Hu A/K/A Louise Hu et al vs. Hu, Fu-Chang et al

On June 18, 2026 an imposition of a trust case was filed in the jurisdiction of Middlesex County. Judge Emily A. Karstetter presiding.

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Jun 18, 2026

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Imposition of a Trust

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Probate

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Trusts

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Jun 19, 2026

Vinfen Corporation vs. Giroux, Nicholas

On June 10, 2026 an injunction case was filed in the jurisdiction of Middlesex County. Judge Emily A. Karstetter presiding.

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Jun 10, 2026

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Middlesex County

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Injunction

Practice Area

Civil

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Injunctive Action

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Jun 11, 2026

Allison, Champion vs. Puma North America, Inc. et al

On June 9, 2026 a products liability case was filed in the jurisdiction of Middlesex County. Judge Emily A. Karstetter presiding.

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Jun 09, 2026

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Middlesex County, MA

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Products Liability

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Torts

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Products Liability

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Jun 09, 2026

In the Matter of: De Oliveira McLaughlin, Joana et al

On June 9, 2026 a foreign discovery proceeding case was filed in the jurisdiction of Middlesex County. Judge Emily A. Karstetter presiding.

3 Files

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Jun 09, 2026

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Middlesex County

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Middlesex County, MA

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Foreign Discovery Proceeding

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Civil

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Discovery

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Jun 10, 2026

Archer, Raynald vs. Murray Enterprises, Inc. d/b/a Murray's Towing & Equipment Services

On June 9, 2026 an injunction case was filed in the jurisdiction of Middlesex County. Judge Emily A. Karstetter presiding.

6 Files

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Jun 09, 2026

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Injunction

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Civil

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Injunctive Action

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Jun 09, 2026

NRT Bus Inc. vs. Teamsters Union Local 170, International Brotherhood of Teamsters et al

On June 2, 2026 an injunction case was filed in the jurisdiction of Middlesex County. Judge Emily A. Karstetter presiding.

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Jun 02, 2026

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Middlesex County

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Injunction

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Civil

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Injunctive Action

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Jun 02, 2026

Kironde, Fridaus vs. Kazibwe, Yasin

On May 28, 2026 an injunction case was filed in the jurisdiction of Middlesex County. Judge Emily A. Karstetter presiding.

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May 28, 2026

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Injunction

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Civil

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Injunctive Action

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May 28, 2026

Flannery, Nathan J vs. Triumvirate Environmental, Inc et al

On May 21, 2026 an employment contract case was filed in the jurisdiction of Middlesex County. Judge Emily A. Karstetter presiding.

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May 21, 2026

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Middlesex County

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Employment Contract

Practice Area

Labor and Employment

Matter Type

General Employment

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May 21, 2026

Hochberg, Lauren vs. Gebsco Realty Corp.

On May 12, 2026 a declaratory judgment g.l. c. 231a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Middlesex County. Judge Emily A. Karstetter presiding.

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May 12, 2026

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Declaratory Judgment G.L. c. 231A

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Civil

Matter Type

Declaratory Action

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May 12, 2026

Alex Poles Doing Business as Economy Plumbing & Heating Supply Company vs. Aldo's HVAC LLC et al

On May 12, 2026 a goods sold and delivered case was filed in the jurisdiction of Middlesex County. Judge Emily A. Karstetter presiding.

12 Files

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May 12, 2026

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Goods Sold and Delivered

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Commercial

Matter Type

Breach of Contract

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May 12, 2026

Beacon Bank, successor by merger f/k/a Berkshire Bank vs. Strayton, Trustee of 36 North Road Realty Trust, Dana G. et al

On April 30, 2026 a commercial paper case was filed in the jurisdiction of Middlesex County. Judge Emily A. Karstetter presiding.

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Apr 30, 2026

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Commercial Paper

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Commercial

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Breach of Contract

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May 01, 2026

Healthdrive Corporation vs. Berkshire Rehabilitation & Skilled Care Center et al

On April 17, 2026 services, labor and materials case was filed in the jurisdiction of Middlesex County. Judge Emily A. Karstetter presiding.

19 Files

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Apr 17, 2026

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Services, Labor and Materials

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Commercial

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Breach of Contract

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May 06, 2026

Yang, Liyuan et al vs. Yang, Xiaowen et al

On April 15, 2026 services, labor and materials case was filed in the jurisdiction of Middlesex County. Judge Emily A. Karstetter presiding.

3 Files

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Apr 15, 2026

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Services, Labor and Materials

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Commercial

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Breach of Contract

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Apr 16, 2026

ISpecimen, Inc. vs. Ianelli, Christopher

On April 13, 2026 an other contract action case was filed in the jurisdiction of Middlesex County. Judge Emily A. Karstetter presiding.

9 Files

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Apr 13, 2026

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Other Contract Action

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Commercial

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Breach of Contract

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Apr 14, 2026

Pradet, Roseleine vs. Lyra, Cliff

On April 6, 2026 a motor vehicle negligence - personal injury / property damage case was filed in the jurisdiction of Middlesex County. Judge Emily A. Karstetter presiding.

3 Files

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Apr 06, 2026

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Middlesex County

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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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Apr 07, 2026

In the Matter of: Northwestern University

On December 24, 2025 a foreign discovery proceeding case was filed in the jurisdiction of Middlesex County. Judge Emily A. Karstetter presiding.

5 Files

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Dec 24, 2025

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12/24/2025

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Middlesex County

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Foreign Discovery Proceeding

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Civil

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Discovery

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Jan 11, 2026

Tedesco, Judith A. vs. Moffatt-Bruce, MD, PhD., President, Susan et al

On December 24, 2025 an other equity action case was filed in the jurisdiction of Middlesex County. Judge Emily A. Karstetter presiding.

12 Files

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Dec 24, 2025

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Dismissal

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Middlesex County

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Other Equity Action

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Civil

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General Equitable

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Jan 11, 2026

Beacon Sales Acquisition, Inc. Doing Business as QXO vs. Roof Repairs Corp.

On December 16, 2025 a goods sold and delivered case was filed in the jurisdiction of Middlesex County. Judge Emily A. Karstetter presiding.

7 Files

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Dec 16, 2025

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12/16/2025

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Middlesex County

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Middlesex County, MA

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Goods Sold and Delivered

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Commercial

Matter Type

Breach of Contract

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Dec 16, 2025

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About

Emily A. Karstetter
Current Appointment Malden District Court	Malden District Court
Education J.D., New England School of Law - 1991 Bachelor's degree, Wellesley College - 1984	J.D., New England School of Law - 1991 Bachelor's degree, Wellesley College - 1984

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Court Info

Court Info
Current Court:	MA - Malden District Court
Clerk phone:	+1 (781) 322-7500
Fax:	+1 (781) 322-0169

Career History

Career History
Role	Employer	Where
First Justice	Malden District Court	Middlesex County, Massachusetts
Sole Practitioner	Private Practice	Suffolk County, Massachusetts
Senior Associate	Bellotti & Barretto	Middlesex County, Massachusetts