Springfield Superior Court Judge Francis “Frank” Flannery passes away

OB sessions in Hampton Superior Court were suspended today following the sudden death of Judge Francis Flanery the legal Community is in mour tonight after losing a colleague and friend 22 news reporter Clare Overton has reaction from those who knew judge Flanery Superior Corp judge Frank flanner passed away unexpectedly this past weekend and members of the legal Community are taking to social media to share their condolences the judge was nominated to the court by Governor Charlie Baker on July 25th 2018 and he was unanimously confirmed by the governor's Council about a month later Sheriff Nick coochi and the hamon County Sheriff's Office shared their condolences with flanary's family friends and colleagues mentioning judge flaner presided over some of the most notable criminal and civil cases in Western Massachusetts over the past 6 years he was also known for being firm but fair flaner served as the first assistant District Attorney at the hamton county District Attorney's office and also served in the Northwestern District Attorney's office as an assistant district attorney while also being a part of leading the elders and persons with disabilities units the Chief Justice of the Superior Court called his death a tremendous loss while mentioning judge Flannery's dedication to Justice commitment to Excellence and deep compassion has left a lasting impact on the legal community in Western Massachusetts the law firm Parker and ogrady where flaner was a former attorney ALS also sharing their condolences online calling him a respected legal mind and mentor and friend to many the circumstances surrounding judge Flannery's death have not been disclosed but the Court held a moment of silence for him Monday at noon working for you Claire Overton 22 News