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Judges

Meet the judicial officers of the Westfield District Court.

Chief Judge Patricia Harris
Chief Judge

Chief Judge Patricia Harris

Chief Judge Harris has served on the District Court of Appeals since 2010. She was elevated to Chief Judge in 2020. Prior to her appointment, she serv

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Judge Robert Nakamura
Associate Judge

Judge Robert Nakamura

Judge Nakamura joined the court in 2015 after a distinguished career in criminal law. He previously served as a public defender and later as a state c

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Judge Margaret O'Connor
Associate Judge

Judge Margaret O'Connor

Judge O'Connor specializes in civil litigation and has served on the court since 2012. Before her appointment, she was a partner at a leading law firm

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Judge David Washington
Associate Judge

Judge David Washington

Judge Washington has been a member of the Family Division since 2018. He brings extensive experience in family law, having practiced for over 20 years

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