Robert Jubinville

Robert L. Jubinville
Member of the
Massachusetts Governor's Council
from the 2nd district
In office
January 4, 2013 – 2023
Preceded byKelly Timilty
Personal details
Born (1946-07-05) July 5, 1946 (age 78)
Holyoke, Massachusetts, U.S.
Political partyDemocratic
Children2
Alma materSuffolk University (BA, JD)
ProfessionLawyer
Military service
Branch/service United States Army

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]

Early life and education

Jubinville 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

Following 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

In 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

2022 General election for Massachusetts Governor's Council District 2 [15][16]
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
2020 General election for Massachusetts Governor's Council District 2 [17]
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Robert L. Jubinville 341,890 98.6
Write-in 4,896 1.4
Total votes 346,786 100.0
2018 General election for Massachusetts Governor's Council District 2 [18]
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Robert L. Jubinville 261,499 98.6
Write-in 3,794 1.4
Total votes 265,293 100.0
2016 General election for Massachusetts Governor's Council District 2 [19]
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
2014 General election for Massachusetts Governor's Council District 2 [20]
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Robert L. Jubinville 188,046 98.6
Write-in 2,631 1.4
Total votes 190,677 100.0
2014 Democratic Primary for Massachusetts Governor's Council District 2 [21]
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
2012 General election for Massachusetts Governor's Council District 2 [22]
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
2012 Democratic Primary for Massachusetts Governor's Council District 2 [23]
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
2010 Democratic Primary for Massachusetts Governor's Council District 2 [24]
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
2008 Democratic Primary for Massachusetts Governor's Council District 2 [25]
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

  1. ^ a b "About Bob". bobjubinville.com. Retrieved 2013-09-11.
  2. ^ "Robert Jubinville". Ballotpedia. Retrieved 2020-04-24.
  3. ^ 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.
  4. ^ "Robert L. Jubinville Sworn In As Governor's Councillor". Easton, MA Patch. 2013-01-06. Retrieved 2020-04-24.
  5. ^ Lambert, Lane. "From Perry Mason to governor's council: Jubinville's law dreams started early". The Patriot Ledger, Quincy, MA. Retrieved 2020-04-24.
  6. ^ "Robert Jubinville on Catherine Greig Decision". NECN. Retrieved 2022-09-27.
  7. ^ a b Preer, Robert. "Jubinville shows independent streak as new governor's councilor - The Boston Globe". BostonGlobe.com. Retrieved 2022-09-27.
  8. ^ State House News Service (Aug 29, 2013). "Swampscott's Cesar Archilla appointed to district court post". Swampscott Reporter. Retrieved 2013-09-11.
  9. ^ "Polito deals with Governor's Council anger". CommonWealth Magazine. 2019-09-18. Retrieved 2020-04-24.
  10. ^ "3rd Massachusetts justice in 1 week announces retirement". AP NEWS. Retrieved 2020-04-24.
  11. ^ "Governor's Council grills colleague angling for magistrate job". Boston Herald. 2019-09-18. Retrieved 2020-04-24.
  12. ^ Jubinville, Robert (June 9, 2013). "Jubinville: Judges must understand drug abuse". The MetroWest Daily News. Retrieved 2013-09-11.
  13. ^ "Governor Baker Nominates Attorney Robert L. Jubinville as Clerk Magistrate of the Framingham District Court | Mass.gov". www.mass.gov. Retrieved 2023-04-28.
  14. ^ Doran, Sam. "Milton's Jubinville confirmed for court post". The Patriot Ledger. Retrieved 2023-04-28.
  15. ^ "Massachusetts Election Results 2022 - The New York Times". Nytimes.com. 2022-11-08. Retrieved 2023-03-01.
  16. ^ https://www.masslive.com/politics/2022/11/2022-massachusetts-election-see-all-race-results.html
  17. ^ "PD43+ » 2020 Governor's Council General Election 2nd District".
  18. ^ "PD43+ » 2018 Governor's Council General Election 2nd District".
  19. ^ "PD43+ » 2016 Governor's Council General Election 2nd District".
  20. ^ "PD43+ » 2014 Governor's Council General Election 2nd District".
  21. ^ "PD43+ » 2014 Governor's Council Democratic Primary 2nd District".
  22. ^ "PD43+ » 2012 Governor's Council General Election 2nd District".
  23. ^ "PD43+ » 2012 Governor's Council Democratic Primary 2nd District".
  24. ^ "PD43+ » 2010 Governor's Council Democratic Primary 2nd District".
  25. ^ "PD43+ » 2008 Governor's Council Democratic Primary 2nd District".


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