Judge Jacqueline M. Burchill: Professional Background and Legal Expertise

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

Biography

The Hon. Jacqueline M. Burchill is an associate justice for the Norfolk County Probate and Family Court in Massachusetts. She was appointed to the bench by Governor Charlie Baker on June 5, 2019.


Over the course of her judicial career, Burchill has held assignments in the Plymouth County Probate and Family Court.


Burchill earned a bachelor’s degree in political science and sociology from Boston University in 1989. She then completed a J.D. at Suffolk University Law School in 1992.


After graduating from law school, Burchill began her legal career as a staff attorney for Inmate Legal Services at the Suffolk County House of Correction in 1992. She then entered into private practice later that year, joining Giarrusso, Norton, Cooley & McGlone as an associate.


Burchill left the firm in 1999. At that time, she began working in private client group sales at Mellon Private Asset Management. She worked in this capacity until 2002. Then, in 2008, she returned to Giarrusso, Norton, Cooley & McGlone, specializing in domestic relations and family law matters as well as personal injury, environment, and criminal claims.


Her memberships have included the Massachusetts Bar Association and the Norfolk County Bar Association. She has also served as co-president of the Parent Student Organization for the Osgood Elementary School.


Burchill was born in Boston, Massachusetts. She was a resident of Cohasset at the time of her appointment.

Recent Cases by Hon. Jacqueline M. Burchill

On October 21, 2026 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Norfolk County. Judge Jacqueline M. Burchill presiding.

2 Files
Filed

Oct 21, 2026

Status

Closed

Court

Norfolk County

County

Norfolk County, MA

Practice Area

Probate

Matter Type

Estate Administration

Case Last Refreshed

Oct 22, 2026

On October 20, 2026 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Norfolk County. Judge Jacqueline M. Burchill presiding.

1 File
Filed

Oct 20, 2026

Status

Closed

Court

Norfolk County

County

Norfolk County, MA

Practice Area

Probate

Matter Type

Estate Administration

Case Last Refreshed

Oct 21, 2026

On October 16, 2026 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Norfolk County. Judge Jacqueline M. Burchill presiding.

1 File
Filed

Oct 16, 2026

Status

Closed

Court

Norfolk County

County

Norfolk County, MA

Practice Area

Probate

Matter Type

Estate Administration

Case Last Refreshed

Oct 17, 2026

On October 15, 2026 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Norfolk County. Judge Jacqueline M. Burchill presiding.

1 File
Filed

Oct 15, 2026

Status

Closed

Court

Norfolk County

County

Norfolk County, MA

Practice Area

Probate

Matter Type

Estate Administration

Case Last Refreshed

Oct 16, 2026

On October 14, 2026 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Norfolk County. Judge Jacqueline M. Burchill presiding.

3 Files
Filed

Oct 14, 2026

Status

Active

Court

Norfolk County

County

Norfolk County, MA

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Paternity

Case Last Refreshed

Oct 15, 2026

On October 14, 2026 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Norfolk County. Judge Jacqueline M. Burchill presiding.

Filed

Oct 14, 2026

Status

Active

Court

Norfolk County

County

Norfolk County, MA

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Paternity

Case Last Refreshed

Oct 15, 2026

On October 9, 2026 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Norfolk County. Judge Jacqueline M. Burchill presiding.

4 Files
Filed

Oct 09, 2026

Status

Active

Court

Norfolk County

County

Norfolk County, MA

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Paternity

Case Last Refreshed

Oct 10, 2026

On October 9, 2026 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Norfolk County. Judge Jacqueline M. Burchill presiding.

1 File
Filed

Oct 09, 2026

Status

Active

Court

Norfolk County

County

Norfolk County, MA

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

Case Last Refreshed

Oct 10, 2026

On October 8, 2026 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Norfolk County. Judge Jacqueline M. Burchill presiding.

5 Files
Filed

Oct 08, 2026

Status

Active

Court

Norfolk County

County

Norfolk County, MA

Practice Area

Civil

Matter Type

General Equitable

Case Last Refreshed

Oct 09, 2026

On October 8, 2026 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Norfolk County. Judge Jacqueline M. Burchill presiding.

3 Files
Filed

Oct 08, 2026

Status

Active

Court

Norfolk County

County

Norfolk County, MA

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

Case Last Refreshed

Oct 10, 2026

On October 8, 2026 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Norfolk County. Judge Jacqueline M. Burchill presiding.

2 Files
Filed

Oct 08, 2026

Status

Closed

Court

Norfolk County

County

Norfolk County, MA

Practice Area

Probate

Matter Type

Estate Administration

Case Last Refreshed

Oct 09, 2026

On October 8, 2026 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Norfolk County. Judge Jacqueline M. Burchill presiding.

Filed

Oct 08, 2026

Status

Closed

Court

Norfolk County

County

Norfolk County, MA

Practice Area

Probate

Matter Type

Estate Administration

Case Last Refreshed

Oct 09, 2026

On October 5, 2026 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Norfolk County. Judge Jacqueline M. Burchill presiding.

2 Files
Filed

Oct 05, 2026

Status

Active

Court

Norfolk County

County

Norfolk County, MA

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

Case Last Refreshed

Oct 06, 2026

On October 5, 2026 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Norfolk County. Judge Jacqueline M. Burchill presiding.

5 Files
Filed

Oct 05, 2026

Status

Active

Court

Norfolk County

County

Norfolk County, MA

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Paternity

Case Last Refreshed

Oct 06, 2026

On October 1, 2026 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Norfolk County. Judge Jacqueline M. Burchill presiding.

4 Files
Filed

Oct 01, 2026

Status

Active

Court

Norfolk County

County

Norfolk County, MA

Practice Area

Probate

Matter Type

Guardianship,Conservatorship

Case Last Refreshed

Oct 02, 2026

On September 29, 2026 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Norfolk County. Judge Jacqueline M. Burchill presiding.

6 Files
Filed

Sep 29, 2026

Status

Active

Court

Norfolk County

County

Norfolk County, MA

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

Case Last Refreshed

Sep 30, 2026

On September 25, 2026 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Norfolk County. Judge Jacqueline M. Burchill presiding.

11 Files
Filed

Sep 25, 2026

Status

Active

Court

Norfolk County

County

Norfolk County, MA

Practice Area

Probate

Matter Type

Estate Administration

Case Last Refreshed

Sep 26, 2026

On September 25, 2026 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Norfolk County. Judge Jacqueline M. Burchill presiding.

4 Files
Filed

Sep 25, 2026

Status

Active

Court

Norfolk County

County

Norfolk County, MA

Practice Area

Probate

Matter Type

Estate Administration

Case Last Refreshed

Sep 26, 2026

On September 24, 2026 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Norfolk County. Judge Jacqueline M. Burchill presiding.

1 File
Filed

Sep 24, 2026

Status

Closed

Court

Norfolk County

County

Norfolk County, MA

Practice Area

Probate

Matter Type

Estate Administration

Case Last Refreshed

Sep 25, 2026

On September 24, 2026 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Norfolk County. Judge Jacqueline M. Burchill presiding.

1 File
Filed

Sep 24, 2026

Status

Closed

Court

Norfolk County

County

Norfolk County, MA

Practice Area

Probate

Matter Type

Estate Administration

Case Last Refreshed

Sep 25, 2026

On September 22, 2026 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Norfolk County. Judge Jacqueline M. Burchill presiding.

2 Files
Filed

Sep 22, 2026

Status

Closed

Court

Norfolk County

County

Norfolk County, MA

Practice Area

Probate

Matter Type

Estate Administration

Case Last Refreshed

Sep 23, 2026

On September 22, 2026 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Norfolk County. Judge Jacqueline M. Burchill presiding.

6 Files
Filed

Sep 22, 2026

Status

Active

Court

Norfolk County

County

Norfolk County, MA

Practice Area

Probate

Matter Type

Guardianship,Conservatorship

Case Last Refreshed

Sep 23, 2026

On September 22, 2026 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Norfolk County. Judge Jacqueline M. Burchill presiding.

1 File
Filed

Sep 22, 2026

Status

Closed

Court

Norfolk County

County

Norfolk County, MA

Practice Area

Probate

Matter Type

Estate Administration

Case Last Refreshed

Sep 23, 2026

On September 21, 2026 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Norfolk County. Judge Jacqueline M. Burchill presiding.

6 Files
Filed

Sep 21, 2026

Status

Active

Court

Norfolk County

County

Norfolk County, MA

Practice Area

Probate

Matter Type

Guardianship,Conservatorship

Case Last Refreshed

Sep 22, 2026