After working for the Hampden District Attorney’s office and for the Massachusetts Attorney General, Joseph D. Early, Jr. hung out his shingle and practiced law for 17 years, specializing in civil and criminal litigation. His varied experience struck a chord with voters and he was swept into office with 78 percent of the vote on November 7, 2006.
We bring the realities of the criminal justice system to your school or community group, teaching youth about the legal consequences of poor decision-making. Assistant District Attorneys conduct a mock trial on a topic that impacts youth, such as cyber bullying, operating under the influence, motor vehicle homicide, and dating violence. Students play the roles of jurors, defendant, clerk, court officer, witnesses, and sometimes attorneys. Depending on the needs of the group, staff will give students an overview of the court system and prepare them prior to the mock trial date.