Colleen Marie Brierley
Democratic · MA · Norfolk County Register of Probate
Incumbent Norfolk County Register of Probate, attorney experienced in probate, juvenile, custody, adoption, guardianship, and court-appointed child-advocacy matters, and 2026 Democratic candidate for reelection.
Track record
Government Efficiency
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As Norfolk County Register of Probate, Brierley's office serves the county's Probate and Family Court jurisdiction, including divorce, probate, guardianship, conservatorship, adoption, and name-change matters.
July 18, 2026For
Source: mass.gov · researched July 19, 2026
Brierley proposed expanding treatment connections, Lawyer of the Day, Attorneys Representing Children, and Domestic Violence Ended programs through the register's office.
August 13, 2020For
Source: thecantoncitizen.com · researched July 19, 2026
General
· 3 records
Brierley entered the 2020 Register of Probate race with more than 30 years working with children and families in Massachusetts Probate and Juvenile Courts.
August 13, 2020
Source: thecantoncitizen.com · researched July 19, 2026
Brierley's court-service background included work as a probation aide, social worker, youth advocate, guardian ad litem, and attorney.
August 13, 2020
Source: thecantoncitizen.com · researched July 19, 2026
Before becoming register, Brierley operated a private Norwood law practice for 22 years and co-founded Journey to Parenthood, a nonprofit assisting with adoption and fertility-treatment costs.
August 13, 2020
Source: thecantoncitizen.com · researched July 19, 2026
Elections
- Norfolk County Register of Probate · November 3, 2026 · Norfolk County, Massachusetts · incumbent
Profile last researched July 19, 2026.