Judge Lee M. Peterson: Professional Background and Legal Expertise

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

Biography

The Hon. Lee M. Peterson 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 December 10, 2015.

Prior to her appointment, Peterson worked as an associate at McCarter & English in Boston since 2005. She specialized in probate and family law, including domestic relations, child custody, guardianship, and estate matters.

Peterson earned a bachelor’s degree in psychology from Boston College (1994) and a master’s degree in social work from Simmons College (1996). She spent the next several years working as a probation officer and an assistant judicial case manager for the Norfolk County Probate and Family Court. Then, in 2003, she completed a J.D. at Suffolk University Law School.

She was a resident of Dedham at the time of her appointment.

Recent Cases by Hon. Lee M. Peterson

Accime, Linda vs. Brutus, Wedly

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

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Oct 21, 2026

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Norfolk County, MA

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Oct 22, 2026

Rose, Lynne B. vs. Rose, Richard A.

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

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Oct 21, 2026

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Norfolk County

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Norfolk County, MA

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Oct 22, 2026

In the matter of: Chandler, Barbara

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

2 Files

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Oct 21, 2026

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Norfolk County, MA

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Oct 22, 2026

Alexander-King, Candace S. and King, Christian L.

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

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Oct 20, 2026

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Oct 21, 2026

In the matter of: Murphy, Brendan Curran

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

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Oct 20, 2026

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Oct 21, 2026

In the matter of: Murphy, Brendan Curron

On October 19, 2026 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Norfolk County. Judge Lee M. Peterson presiding.

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Oct 19, 2026

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Oct 20, 2026

In the matter of: Thomas, Bernard Rufus

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

1 File

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Oct 15, 2026

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Oct 16, 2026

In the matter of: Rampino, Margaret A

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

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Oct 15, 2026

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Oct 16, 2026

In the matter of: Festel, Carl Herbert

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

3 Files

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Oct 15, 2026

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Oct 16, 2026

In the matter of: Russell, Duncan Scott

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

7 Files

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Oct 14, 2026

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Oct 15, 2026

Casey, Jessica vs. Casey, Timothy

On October 13, 2026 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Norfolk County. Judge Lee M. Peterson presiding.

4 Files

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Oct 13, 2026

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Oct 14, 2026

In the matter of: Kelly, Margaret Anne

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

1 File

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Oct 08, 2026

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Oct 09, 2026

In the matter of: Butterfield, Christopher

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

8 Files

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Oct 08, 2026

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Oct 09, 2026

Ross, Jazalynn Elizabeth vs. Powers, Kalob Benjamin

On October 7, 2026 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Norfolk County. Judge Lee M. Peterson presiding.

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Oct 07, 2026

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Oct 08, 2026

Estriplet, Bernardeline vs. Jean Pierre, Jhonny

On October 6, 2026 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Norfolk County. Judge Lee M. Peterson presiding.

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Oct 06, 2026

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Oct 07, 2026

Pierre, Frantz vs. Pierre, Marie Anita

On October 2, 2026 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Norfolk County. Judge Lee M. Peterson presiding.

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Oct 02, 2026

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Oct 03, 2026

Yukich, Hannah vs. Malone, Tanner

On October 2, 2026 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Norfolk County. Judge Lee M. Peterson presiding.

1 File

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Oct 02, 2026

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Oct 03, 2026

In the matter of: Dahl, Aidan C.

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

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Oct 01, 2026

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Oct 02, 2026

Rohr, David vs. Rohr, Elizabeth

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

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Oct 01, 2026

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Oct 02, 2026

Hu, Weilin and Lee, Mynhi

On September 28, 2026 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Norfolk County. Judge Lee M. Peterson presiding.

1 File

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Sep 28, 2026

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Sep 29, 2026

Paradis, Andrew and Elliott, Olivia

On September 28, 2026 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Norfolk County. Judge Lee M. Peterson presiding.

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Sep 28, 2026

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Sep 29, 2026

In the matter of: Coughlin, Francis Gerard

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

2 Files

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Sep 25, 2026

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Sep 26, 2026

In the matter of: Doherty, Laura J.

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

2 Files

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Sep 25, 2026

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Closed

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Norfolk County

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Sep 26, 2026

In the matter of: Desmond, Daniel J.

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

2 Files

Filed

Sep 25, 2026

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Closed

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Norfolk County

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Sep 26, 2026

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About

Lee M. Peterson
Current Appointment Norfolk County Probate & Family Court	Norfolk County Probate & Family Court
Education J.D., Suffolk University Law School - 2003 Master's degree, Simmons College - 1996 Bachelor's degree, Boston College - 1994	J.D., Suffolk University Law School - 2003 Master's degree, Simmons College - 1996 Bachelor's degree, Boston College - 1994