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.
Tom has the experience necessary to do the job. Tom has spent decades both prosecuting and defending those charged with serious criminal offenses. After serving for several years as a Superior Court prosecutor, Tom spent many years as a defense attorney, handling the most serious cases in the county. He then served as the First Assistant District Attorney, overseeing all Superior Court cases for eight years prior to becoming the district attorney. This is a difficult and complex job and Tom has the experience, proven track record of success, integrity and temperament for the job.