Press Release  Governor Healey Nominates Robert E. Manning, Jr. as Clerk Magistrate

Today, Governor Maura Healey announced her nomination of Robert E. Manning, Jr. to serve as Clerk Magistrate of the Edgartown District Court. The nomination will now be considered by the Governor’s Council for confirmation.

“Robert Manning is an accomplished attorney and dedicated public servant who I am proud to nominate as the next Clerk Magistrate of the Edgartown District Court,” said Governor Maura Healey. “He has dedicated his career to public service, and I am confident he will bring sound judgment, strong leadership, integrity, and a steady commitment to serving the Court.”

“I look forward to working with the Governor’s Council to confirm Attorney Manning so he can serve the Court with distinction,” said Lieutenant Governor Kim Driscoll

Governor Healey has previously nominated Ann Dawley, Bill Larkin, Lori Leavitt Wheeler, Robert Palumbo, John P. Riordan, Dana Rutherford, Padraic Rafferty, Scott Rathbun and John Stocks to serve as Clerk Magistrates.

About the Nominee:

Robert E. Manning, Jr. currently serves as the First Assistant Clerk Magistrate in the Barnstable Superior Court, a role he has held since 2019. In this position, Attorney Manning is responsible for managing the daily operations of the office, overseeing criminal and civil sessions, and helping ensure the efficient administration of court proceedings. He works closely with judges, attorneys, and court personnel to support the fair and timely resolution of cases.

From 2013 to 2019, Attorney Manning served as a public defender through the Committee for Public Counsel Services, representing clients in a broad range of criminal matters in the District and Superior Courts.  Prior to joining CPCS, Attorney Manning maintained a private legal practice, where gained significant trial experience litigating both civil and criminal matters. He holds a Bachelor of Arts from Lewis & Clark College and a Juris Doctor from Southern New England School of Law. 

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