Robert L. Jubinville is an American attorney and politician, previously serving as a member of the Massachusetts Governor's Council. He is one of only three "Board Certified Criminal Trial Attorneys" in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.[1][2]
Robert L. Jubinville | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Massachusetts Governor's Council from the 2nd district | |
| In office January 4, 2013 – 2023 | |
| Preceded by | Kelly Timilty |
| Personal details | |
| Born | July 5, 1946 Holyoke, Massachusetts, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Children | 2 |
| Alma mater | Suffolk University (BA, JD) |
| Profession | Lawyer |
| Military service | |
| Branch/service |  United States Army |
Early life and education
editJubinville was born and raised in Holyoke, Massachusetts. By age fourteen, he became involved in The Boys and Girls Club of Greater Holyoke.[1] His fascination with the American judicial system began as a child after watching the television series Perry Mason.[3] Watching the show as a child provided an "escape from a difficult family life and an abusive, alcoholic father", according to Jubinville.[3] Following his graduation from high school, he briefly attended Holyoke Community College before being drafted in 1968 into the United States Army, where he has said he "spent his entire hitch at the Natick Laboratories as a test subject for everything from equipment to new field drugs."[3]
After his service in the Army, Jubinville worked as a Massachusetts State Police officer and was later promoted to detective.[3] During this time, Jubinville studied at Suffolk University, where he earned an undergraduate degree and Juris Doctor.[4][5]
Career
editFollowing his tenure as a detective, Jubinville practiced law for over forty-three years. He has stated that "his role is to make sure every client gets a fair trial, even if he doesn't like the person."[3] He has been a legal contributor to New England Cable News and continues to work as a trial attorney with his daughter, Sarah.[6][7] In 2022, Sarah Jubinville became a judge in a district court.
Governor's Council
editIn 2012, Jubinville won a seat on the Massachusetts Governor's Council. Citing a lack of sufficient legal experience, he voted against Governor Deval Patrick's Superior Court nominee, Brockton District Court Judge Angel Kelley Brown.[7] Jubinville said he is concerned about lawyers on the Parole Board "using it as a stepping stone to judgeships".[8][9][10][11]
Jubinville is also an advocate for reforming mandatory minimum drug sentences. When discussing non-violent drug offenders, he notes that it costs $45,000 a year in Massachusetts to house, feed and guard a single inmate per year. He argues that money is better spent on treatment programs.[12]
On December 15, 2022 Governor Charlie Baker nominated Jubinville to serve as clerk magistrate of the Framingham District Court.[13] On December 27, 2022 he was confirmed to serve as a clerk magistrate.[14]
Electoral history
edit| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Robert L. Jubinville | 194,480 | 63.2 | |
| Republican | Dashe M. Videira | 112,941 | 36.7 | |
| Write-in | 183 | 0.1 | ||
| Total votes | 307,604 | 100.0 | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Robert L. Jubinville | 341,890 | 98.6 | |
| Write-in | 4,896 | 1.4 | ||
| Total votes | 346,786 | 100.0 | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Robert L. Jubinville | 261,499 | 98.6 | |
| Write-in | 3,794 | 1.4 | ||
| Total votes | 265,293 | 100.0 | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Robert L. Jubinville | 239,729 | 61.5 | |
| Republican | Brad Williams | 149,441 | 38.4 | |
| Write-in | 491 | .1 | ||
| Total votes | 389,661 | 100.0 | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Robert L. Jubinville | 188,046 | 98.6 | |
| Write-in | 2,631 | 1.4 | ||
| Total votes | 190,677 | 100.0 | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Robert L. Jubinville | 27,714 | 56.2 | |
| Democratic | Bart Andrew Timilty | 21,498 | 43.6 | |
| Write-in | 121 | .2 | ||
| Total votes | 49,333 | 100.0 | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Robert L. Jubinville | 209,211 | 59.9 | |
| Republican | Earl H. Sholley | 139,114 | 39.9 | |
| Write-in | 732 | .2 | ||
| Total votes | 349,057 | 100.0 | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Robert L. Jubinville | 11,663 | 35.1 | |
| Democratic | Bart Andrew Timilty | 9,333 | 28.1 | |
| Democratic | Brian M. Clinton | 9,029 | 27.2 | |
| Democratic | Patrick J. McCabe | 3,105 | 9.4 | |
| Write-in | 71 | .2 | ||
| Total votes | 33,201 | 100.0 | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Kelly A. Timilty | 30,177 | 60.3 | |
| Democratic | Robert L. Jubinville | 19,670 | 39.5 | |
| Write-in | 122 | .2 | ||
| Total votes | 50,059 | 100.0 | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Kelly A. Timilty | 33,333 | 66.2 | |
| Democratic | Robert L. Jubinville | 16,948 | 33.6 | |
| Write-in | 105 | .2 | ||
| Total votes | 50,386 | 100.0 | ||
References
edit- ^ a b "About Bob". bobjubinville.com. Retrieved 2013-09-11.
- ^ "Robert Jubinville". Ballotpedia. Retrieved 2020-04-24.
- ^ a b c d e Lambert, Lane (Jan 8, 2013). "From Perry Mason to governor's council: Jubinville's law dreams started early". The Patriot Ledger. Patriot Ledger. Retrieved 2013-09-11.
- ^ "Robert L. Jubinville Sworn In As Governor's Councillor". Easton, MA Patch. 2013-01-06. Retrieved 2020-04-24.
- ^ Lambert, Lane. "From Perry Mason to governor's council: Jubinville's law dreams started early". The Patriot Ledger, Quincy, MA. Retrieved 2020-04-24.
- ^ "Robert Jubinville on Catherine Greig Decision". NECN. Retrieved 2022-09-27.
- ^ a b Preer, Robert. "Jubinville shows independent streak as new governor's councilor - The Boston Globe". BostonGlobe.com. Retrieved 2022-09-27.
- ^ State House News Service (Aug 29, 2013). "Swampscott's Cesar Archilla appointed to district court post". Swampscott Reporter. Retrieved 2013-09-11.
- ^ "Polito deals with Governor's Council anger". CommonWealth Magazine. 2019-09-18. Retrieved 2020-04-24.
- ^ "3rd Massachusetts justice in 1 week announces retirement". AP NEWS. Retrieved 2020-04-24.
- ^ "Governor's Council grills colleague angling for magistrate job". Boston Herald. 2019-09-18. Retrieved 2020-04-24.
- ^ Jubinville, Robert (June 9, 2013). "Jubinville: Judges must understand drug abuse". The MetroWest Daily News. Retrieved 2013-09-11.
- ^ "Governor Baker Nominates Attorney Robert L. Jubinville as Clerk Magistrate of the Framingham District Court | Mass.gov". www.mass.gov. Retrieved 2023-04-28.
- ^ Doran, Sam. "Milton's Jubinville confirmed for court post". The Patriot Ledger. Retrieved 2023-04-28.
- ^ "Massachusetts Election Results 2022 - The New York Times". Nytimes.com. 2022-11-08. Retrieved 2023-03-01.
- ^ https://www.masslive.com/politics/2022/11/2022-massachusetts-election-see-all-race-results.html
- ^ "PD43+ » 2020 Governor's Council General Election 2nd District".
- ^ "PD43+ » 2018 Governor's Council General Election 2nd District".
- ^ "PD43+ » 2016 Governor's Council General Election 2nd District".
- ^ "PD43+ » 2014 Governor's Council General Election 2nd District".
- ^ "PD43+ » 2014 Governor's Council Democratic Primary 2nd District".
- ^ "PD43+ » 2012 Governor's Council General Election 2nd District".
- ^ "PD43+ » 2012 Governor's Council Democratic Primary 2nd District".
- ^ "PD43+ » 2010 Governor's Council Democratic Primary 2nd District".
- ^ "PD43+ » 2008 Governor's Council Democratic Primary 2nd District".
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