Brian Murphy Confirmed as Federal Judge

The U.S. Senate confirmed Brian Edward Murphy, a Worcester attorney and former public defender, as a judge for the United States District Court for the District of Massachusetts by a narrow 47-45 vote. Senators Edward Markey and Elizabeth Warren praised Murphy's commitment to justice, highlighting his extensive legal experience in both criminal and civil matters as a founding partner at Murphy & Rudolf LLP. Murphy's legal career began as a public defender, and he has also served as a bar advocate supervisor and held leadership roles in the Massachusetts Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers. His nomination was supported by all but one Democratic senator, with eight senators abstaining from the vote. President Biden nominated Murphy in March, and his confirmation comes amid a push to confirm several judicial nominees before the end of the year.