Suffolk County Superior Court cases in Suffolk County, Boston, MA
Suffolk County Courthouse in Boston houses the Suffolk Superior Court (Superior Court Department of the Massachusetts Trial Court), a general jurisdiction trial court. It serves Suffolk County by adjudicating serious criminal and major civil matters. Common case types include felony criminal prosecutions (including homicide), significant civil actions typically exceeding $50,000, requests for equitable and injunctive relief, complex tort and contract disputes, and medical malpractice tribunal proceedings; it also convenes grand juries and handles related pretrial and trial proceedings. The court does not typically hear family or traffic matters; those are handled by other Trial Court departments (e.g., Probate and Family Court and Boston Municipal Court/District Court). Jurisdiction covers cases arising within Suffolk County, including Boston, Chelsea, Revere, and Winthrop.
Suffolk County Superior Court Contact and Location Information
| Court Type: | Superior Court |
| County: | Suffolk |
| Street Address: | 3 Pemberton Square |
| City: | Boston |
| Zip Code: | 2108 |
| Phone: | 617-788-8175 |
| Fax: | 617-788-7798 |
| Hours: | Monday - Friday : 8:30 am - 4:30 pm |
| Website URL: | https://www.mass.gov/locations/suffolk-county-superior-court |
| Parking: | There Are Privately Operated Parking Garages Located Near The Courthouse |
| Public Transportation: | For Public Transportation Information To The Courthouse, Visit The Mbta Website Or Call (800) 392-6100 |
| Restrictions: | No Cell Phones, Or Other Electronic Devices |
| Languages: | Multiple |
| Email: | Suffolkcivil.clerksoffice@jud.state.ma.us |
| Facebook: | https://www.facebook.com/pages/Suffolk-Superior-Court-House/145009788867360 |
| Linkedin: | https://www.linkedin.com/company/suffolk-county-superior-court/ |
| ADA: | Margaret Buckley |
| ADA Phone: | 617-788-8110 |
| ADA Fax / Email: | margaret.buckley@jud.state.ma.us |
| About / Additional Info: | This court serves Boston, Winthrop, Chelsea, and Revere. |
Services and Case Types Handled in Suffolk County Superior Court
Main services and case types handled by Suffolk County Courthouse include:
- Case filings and records: accepts and maintains filings for civil (contracts, torts, small claims, landlord-tenant), criminal (misdemeanor/felony), family (divorce, custody, support), and traffic; provides docket access and certified copies.
- Protective orders: petitions for domestic violence restraining orders, harassment orders, and orders of protection; schedules hearings and renewals.
- Court hearings: arraignments, motions, conferences, trials, and sentencings; manages calendars, notices, interpreters, and ADA accommodations.
- Jury services: summons, qualification, deferrals/excuses, orientation, panel assignment, and juror pay.
- Payments and compliance: fines, fees, restitution, and compliance reporting.
- Self-help/public services: standardized forms, filing guidance, mediation/ADR where available, and referrals to legal aid.
The court's role is to provide a neutral forum, enforce lawful orders, and maintain the official record for the community.