Massachusetts Appeals Court
Boston · An intermediate appellate court in Massachusetts.
The Massachusetts Appeals Court is an intermediate appellate court in Massachusetts, the tier between the state's trial courts and the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court. Its justices are chosen by gubernatorial appointment, the same method Massachusetts uses for its court of last resort. This page lists every justice to serve on the court, current and former.
Roster as of the CourtListener bulk-data snapshot (2026-03-31): recent departures and appointments may not be reflected, so it is shown as “on record,” not “currently serving.”
Justices on record
Former justices
| Justice | Years |
|---|---|
| William Meade | 2006–2011 |
| Phillip Rapoza | 2006–2015 |
| R M. Graham | 2004–2015 |
| Susan S. Beck | 1997–2006 |
| Francis X. Spina | 1997–1999 |
| Mel L. Greenberg | 1990–2007 |
| Edith W. Fine | 1984–1995 |
| Joseph R. Nolan | 1980–1981 |
| John M. Greaney | 1976–1989 |
| Reuben Goodman | 1972–1982 |
| Edmund V. Keville | 1972–1979 |
How a justice reaches this court. Justices of the Massachusetts Appeals Court are appointed by the governor. Selection methods vary by jurisdiction and have changed over time; this page reflects the court’s current method (source: National Center for State Courts). Open any justice to see their tenure and whom they succeeded.
Source: CourtListener / Free Law Project (bulk data); selection method from the National Center for State Courts. Data as of 2026-03-31 (CourtListener bulk snapshot). Verify against the primary source before relying. Not a consumer report (FCRA).