Judge Kevin R. Connelly: Professional Background and Legal Expertise

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

Biography

The Hon. Kevin R. Connelly is an associate justice for the Plymouth County Probate and Family Court in Massachusetts. He was appointed to the bench by Governor Charlie Baker on November 16, 2016, filling a vacancy created by the retirement of the Hon. Catherine P. Sabaitis.

Connelly began his judicial career as an associate justice of the Suffolk County Probate and Family Court, a position to which he was selected by former Governor Deval Patrick in 2013.

Prior to his appointment, Connelly worked as an attorney in private practice, specializing in domestic relations matters. He started as an associate at White, Inker & Aronson, rising through the ranks to become a partner in 2000. Then, in 2004, he joined Sally & Fitch, where he helped develop their family law practice.

Connelly earned a bachelor’s degree in political science from Boston College in 1989. He then completed a J.D. at New England Law in 1993.

His memberships have included the Child Support Guidelines Task Force as well as the Committee for Civility & Professionalism.

Connelly was born and raised in Kingston, Massachusetts.

Recent Cases by Hon. Kevin R. Connelly

DOR/CSE Southern and DTA on behalf of Anthony Giorgio vs. Pina, Stephanie Suzanne

On October 22, 2026 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Plymouth County. Judge Kevin R. Connelly presiding.

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Oct 22, 2026

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Plymouth County

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Plymouth County, MA

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Oct 23, 2026

DOR/CSE Southern and DTA on behalf of Anthony Giorgio vs. Pina, Stephanie Suzanne

On October 22, 2026 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Plymouth County. Judge Kevin R. Connelly presiding.

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Oct 22, 2026

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Plymouth County

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Plymouth County, MA

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Oct 23, 2026

In the matter of: Smith, Beverly A

On October 15, 2026 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Plymouth County. Judge Kevin R. Connelly presiding.

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Oct 15, 2026

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Plymouth County

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Plymouth County, MA

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Probate

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Guardianship,Conservatorship

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Oct 16, 2026

Mombeleur, Alfred and Mombeleur, Sheila M

On October 14, 2026 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Plymouth County. Judge Kevin R. Connelly presiding.

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Oct 14, 2026

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Plymouth County

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Plymouth County, MA

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Family

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Divorce,Separation

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Oct 15, 2026

Sorensen, Jenna Vajcovec vs. Sorensen, Andrew James

On October 14, 2026 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Plymouth County. Judge Kevin R. Connelly presiding.

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Oct 14, 2026

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Plymouth County

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Plymouth County, MA

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Oct 15, 2026

Young, Kelly Irene and Young, Patrick John

On October 14, 2026 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Plymouth County. Judge Kevin R. Connelly presiding.

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Oct 14, 2026

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Plymouth County

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Plymouth County, MA

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Family

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Divorce,Separation

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Oct 15, 2026

Cronin, Timothy John and Michaelis, Luise

On October 13, 2026 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Plymouth County. Judge Kevin R. Connelly presiding.

1 File

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Oct 13, 2026

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Plymouth County

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Plymouth County, MA

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Family

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Divorce,Separation

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Oct 14, 2026

In the matter of: Garcia, Aliyah Doreen

On October 13, 2026 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Plymouth County. Judge Kevin R. Connelly presiding.

5 Files

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Oct 13, 2026

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Plymouth County

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Plymouth County, MA

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Probate

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Oct 14, 2026

Warnica, Jayne Mayara vs. Warnica, Frank Patrick

On October 13, 2026 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Plymouth County. Judge Kevin R. Connelly presiding.

1 File

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Oct 13, 2026

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Plymouth County

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Plymouth County, MA

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Family

Matter Type

Child Support

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Oct 14, 2026

In the matter of: Paul, Karlens

On March 25, 2026 a guardianship of incapacitated case was filed in the jurisdiction of Plymouth County. Judge Kevin R. Connelly presiding.

1 File

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Mar 25, 2026

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Plymouth County, MA

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Guardianship of Incapacitated

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Probate

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Guardianship,Conservatorship

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Mar 29, 2026

Sullivan, Sean M vs. Gage, Taylor L

On March 16, 2026 a custody/support/parenting time case was filed in the jurisdiction of Plymouth County. Judge Kevin R. Connelly presiding.

1 File

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Mar 16, 2026

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Custody/Support/Parenting Time

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Family

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Paternity

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Mar 18, 2026

Sullivan, Sean M vs. Gage, Taylor L

On March 16, 2026 a custody/support/parenting time case was filed in the jurisdiction of Plymouth County. Judge Kevin R. Connelly presiding.

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Mar 16, 2026

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Plymouth County, MA

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Family

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Mar 19, 2026

Quirk, Susan Nancy vs. Quirk, III, John Michael

On March 11, 2026 a divorce 1b case was filed in the jurisdiction of Plymouth County. Judge Kevin R. Connelly presiding.

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Mar 11, 2026

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Divorce 1B

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Family

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Divorce,Separation

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Mar 13, 2026

In the matter of: McWilliams, Timothy

On March 11, 2026 a conservatorship case was filed in the jurisdiction of Plymouth County. Judge Kevin R. Connelly presiding.

1 File

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Mar 11, 2026

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Plymouth County, MA

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Conservatorship

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Probate

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Guardianship,Conservatorship

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Mar 12, 2026

In the matter of: McWilliams, Timothy

On March 11, 2026 a guardianship of incapacitated case was filed in the jurisdiction of Plymouth County. Judge Kevin R. Connelly presiding.

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Mar 11, 2026

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Plymouth County, MA

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Guardianship of Incapacitated

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Probate

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Guardianship,Conservatorship

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Mar 12, 2026

In the matter of: Barbara A. Pearson Living Trust

On March 3, 2026 a petition for resignation/removal/appointment of successor trustee case was filed in the jurisdiction of Plymouth County. Judge Kevin R. Connelly presiding.

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Mar 03, 2026

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Petition for Resignation/Removal/Appointment of Successor Trustee

Practice Area

Probate

Matter Type

Trusts

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Mar 04, 2026

In the matter of: Witherhell, Jean C.

On March 2, 2026 a formal adjudication of intestacy and appointment of personal representative case was filed in the jurisdiction of Plymouth County. Judge Kevin R. Connelly presiding.

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Mar 02, 2026

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Formal Adjudication of Intestacy and Appointment of Personal Representative

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Probate

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Mar 03, 2026

In the matter of: Montrond, Zenilda

On February 27, 2026 a guardianship of incapacitated case was filed in the jurisdiction of Plymouth County. Judge Kevin R. Connelly presiding.

1 File

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Feb 27, 2026

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Guardianship of Incapacitated

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Probate

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Feb 28, 2026

Wilson, Chad vs. Greene, Tawanaka

On February 27, 2026 a custody/support/parenting time case was filed in the jurisdiction of Plymouth County. Judge Kevin R. Connelly presiding.

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Feb 27, 2026

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Plymouth County, MA

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Family

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Paternity

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Feb 28, 2026

In the matter of: Nevins, Randall

On February 26, 2026 a guardianship of incapacitated case was filed in the jurisdiction of Plymouth County. Judge Kevin R. Connelly presiding.

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Feb 26, 2026

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Feb 28, 2026

In the matter of: Lopes, Alexandra

On February 19, 2026 a formal adjudication of intestacy and appointment of personal representative case was filed in the jurisdiction of Plymouth County. Judge Kevin R. Connelly presiding.

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Feb 19, 2026

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Formal Adjudication of Intestacy and Appointment of Personal Representative

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Probate

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Guardianship,Conservatorship

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Feb 21, 2026

In the matter of: Anaya, Maya F

On February 18, 2026 a guardianship of minor case was filed in the jurisdiction of Plymouth County. Judge Kevin R. Connelly presiding.

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Feb 18, 2026

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Guardianship of Minor

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Probate

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Feb 19, 2026

In the matter of: Payzont, Michael

On February 17, 2026 a guardianship of minor case was filed in the jurisdiction of Plymouth County. Judge Kevin R. Connelly presiding.

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Feb 17, 2026

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Feb 18, 2026

In the matter of: Miranda, Elves V

On February 17, 2026 a guardianship of incapacitated case was filed in the jurisdiction of Plymouth County. Judge Kevin R. Connelly presiding.

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Feb 17, 2026

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Plymouth County, MA

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Guardianship of Incapacitated

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Probate

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Feb 18, 2026

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About

Kevin R. Connelly
Current Appointment Plymouth County Probate & Family Court	Plymouth County Probate & Family Court
Previous Appointment Suffolk County Probate & Family Court	Suffolk County Probate & Family Court
Education J.D., New England Law - 1993 Bachelor's degree, Boston College - 1989	J.D., New England Law - 1993 Bachelor's degree, Boston College - 1989

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Court Info

Court Info
Current Court:	MA - Plymouth County Probate & Family Court
Previous Court:	MA - Suffolk County Probate & Family Court
Clerk phone:	+1 (508) 747-6204
Fax:	+1 (508) 746-6846

Career History

Career History
Role	Employer	Where
Associate Justice	Massachusetts Probate & Family Court	Plymouth County, Massachusetts
Associate Justice	Massachusetts Probate & Family Court	Suffolk County, Massachusetts
Partner	Sally & Fitch	Suffolk County, Massachusetts
Partner	White, Inker & Aronson	Suffolk County, Massachusetts
Associate	White, Inker & Aronson	Suffolk County, Massachusetts