Crimmins Aims to Rescue Governor's Council Seat for District's Voters

Retired Judge Francis T. Crimmins, Jr. has formally announced his candidacy for the Governor's Council for District Two -- the district that includes Franklin. With an extensive legal background and a lifelong commitment to public service, Crimmins brings unmatched experience and dedication to this important role.

A Distinguished Legal Career

After graduating from Xaverian Brothers High School, he earned a scholarship to attend Harvard College, graduating with a A.B Degree, Cum Laude. After college, Crimmins worked days in his hometown of Stoughton as a Real Estate and Insurance Broker at his father’s Agency while attending Suffolk University Law School where he obtained his J.D. degree. More recently, he further enhanced his legal education by obtaining an LL.M. Degree in Estate Planning and Elder Law from Western New England University School of Law in 2010.

His Judicial career began in 1992 when Governor William F. Weld appointed him as Associate Justice of the Stoughton District Court. Crimmins went on to serve as First Justice of the Stoughton District Court from 2001 to 2010. While a Judge, he also served as an Associate Justice of the Appellate Division of the District Court Department of the Massachusetts Trial Court. More recently, in 2022, Governor Charlie Baker appointed Crimmins as Chairman of the Massachusetts State Ballot Law Commission, where he served until 2024.

Extensive Public Service and Leadership

Beyond the Bench, Crimmins has valuable experience in municipal government, having served as a Stoughton Selectmen from 1982 to 1985, Stoughton Town Moderator from 1985 to 1992, the Stoughton Town Manager from 2010 to 2012, and as the Avon Town Administrator from 2014 to2018.

Currently, he is the Founder and Managing Member of Ab Initio Elder Law Solutions, LLC, focusing on Estate Planning and Elder Law in Stoughton, MA.

A Commitment to Community and Family

A lifelong resident of Stoughton, Crimmins and his wife, Joanne, have raised their four children—Melissa, Thomas, William, and Sean—in the community they love.

The Right Experience for the Governor's Council

According to his campaign, Crimmins' legal career, spanning over 40 years, positions him uniquely to ensure that only the most knowledgeable and capable Judges are appointed to the Bench. His tenure as First Justice of the Stoughton Division of the District Court and his role in various administrative capacities highlight his leadership and commitment to justice.

A Vision of Trust and Integrity

Crimmins believes that the Governor's Council should not be a rubber stamp. He emphasizes the importance of confirming only the most qualified and knowledgeable candidates to the Bench and Clerks-Magistrate positions. He is committed to restoring public trust in the legal system by ensuring due diligence and integrity in the appointment process. Crimmins knows that the Rule of Law is paramount to any functioning society.

The Crimmins campaign said he is the most qualified candidate for the Governor's Council. His extensive experience, dedication to public service, and unwavering commitment to justice make him the ideal choice to represent District Two.

District Two encompasses a broad area, including the following:

Ashland, Attleboro, Avon, Bellingham, Braintree - 1A, 1B, 2A, 2B, 3A, 3B1, 4A, 5A, 5B, 6B, Bridgewater, Brockton, Canton, Dover, East Bridgewater, Easton, Foxborough, Framingham, Franklin, Halifax, Hanson, Holliston, Hopkinton, Mansfield, Medfield, Medway, Milford, Millis, Milton, Natick, Needham, Norfolk, North Attleboro, Norton, Plainville, Randolph, Sharon, Sherborn, Stoughton, West Bridgewater, Whitman, and Wrentham.

For more information, please contact:

Francis T. Crimmins, Jr. at  info@electcrimmins.com