The Commonwealth of Massachusetts

Executive Department

State House Boston, MA 02133

(617) 725-4000

MITT ROMNEY

GOVERNOR

KERRY HEALEY

LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:

February 25, 2004

CONTACT:

Shawn Feddeman

Nicole St. Peter

(617) 725-4025

ROMNEY NOMINATES RICCIARDONE TO WORCESTER DISTRICT COURT

Governor Mitt Romney today nominated David Ricciardone of Milbury as Associate Justice for the Worcester District Court.

Ricciardone has been a sole practitioner in Worcester for 15 years. Previously, he served as an Assistant District Attorney in Worcester from 1986 to 1989.

Ricciardone is active with the Worcester County Bar Association’s Committee for Professional Responsibility and has served as President of the Bar Advocates of Worcester County, Inc.

Ricciardone earned his bachelor’s degree from Harvard University and his law degree from Villanova University School of Law.

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