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On the recordDecember 2, 2024
today, the Senate will vote to confirm Brian Edward Murphy to the U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts. Born in Columbia, MD, Mr. Murphy earned his B.A. from the College of the Holy Cross in 2002 and his J.D. from Columbia Law School in 2006. After graduating from law school, Mr. Murphy joined the Committee for Public Counsel Services as a public defender in the district court division in 2006. He later served the office as a public defender in the superior court division between 2007 and 2009. Following his time in public service, Mr. Murphy worked as an associate attorney at Todd and Weld LLP from 2009 to 2011. There, his practice centered exclusively on criminal defense work in State and Federal courts. In 2011, Mr. Murphy opened his own practice known today as Murphy & Rudolph LLP. His practice centers on criminal defense, civil, and probate work. He also provides representation to indigent defendants through Criminal Justice Act appointments. Throughout his career, Mr. Murphy has tried 41 cases to verdict as either sole or chief counsel. Additionally, he has briefed 14 cases in the appeals courts and presented oral argument in seven of those matters. The American Bar Association unanimously rated Mr. Murphy as ``well qualified,'' and he has the strong support of his home State Senators, Ms. Warren and Mr. Markey. The extensive litigation experience Mr.…
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Dick Durbin
Democratic · Illinois

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