Thomas M. Quinn III is the District Attorney of Bristol County, serving as chief prosecutor of all crimes that occur in the county’s 20 cities and towns. He was appointed to the position by Governors Patrick and Baker In 2015. His appointment received widespread support from the community who cited his 25+ years of experience in the justice system, including eight years as First Assistant District Attorney and his commitment to the community as a lifelong resident of Bristol County. Since his appointment in 2015, DA Quinn has been elected twice by the citizens of Bristol County.
During the pandemic shutdowns, Tom was successful in leading the effort to prevent the wholesale release of dangerous defendants and convicts. He has also successfully worked with our local legislative delegation to update the state’s dangerousness statute so that fewer defendants deemed dangerous by a judge are returned to the streets after just a few months