JUDICIAL · MA · 1999-2010
Margaret Marshall
Chief Justice · State Supreme Court · Massachusetts
NOTABLE
On the record
Authored 2003 Goodridge (first state same-sex marriage ruling); SC of Zimbabwe-born + first woman MA chief
Background
Margaret Marshall (—) was Massachusetts's Chief Justice · State Supreme Court 1999–2010 (11 years). Flagged as a notable historical figure by Officium's curation pass. Took office after Herbert Wilkins; succeeded by Roderick Ireland. Note: Authored 2003 Goodridge (first state same-sex marriage ruling); SC of Zimbabwe-born + first woman MA chief. Same-year political environment (1999): Governor Paul Cellucci; Attorney General Tom Reilly; Secretary of State William Galvin.
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Others who held this office in Massachusetts
- Kimberly Budd (2020-present)
- Ralph Gants (2014-2020)
- Roderick Ireland (2010-2014)
- Herbert Wilkins (1996-1999)