Judge Jennifer M. Allen: Professional Background and Legal Expertise

Appointed By: Gov. Charles D. Baker, Jr.

Biography

The Hon. Jennifer M. Allen is an associate justice for the Middlesex County Probate & Family Court in Massachusetts. She was appointed to the bench by Governor Charlie Baker on May 1, 2019, filling a vacancy created by the retirement of the Hon. Susan S. Tierney.


Prior to her appointment, Allen worked as a sole practitioner in her own private practice in Ashland since 2017. Before that, she was an associate and a partner at Catanzaro & Allen, specializing in family law matters involving divorce, custody, alimony, guardianship, and restraining orders.


Allen earned a bachelor’s degree from Brandeis University in 1990. She then completed a J.D. at Boston College Law School in 1994.


Her memberships have included the Board of Directors of Metrowest Legal Services. She has also served as a Guardian Ad Litem, a Special Master, and a Conciliator to the Probate & Family Court in Middlesex County and Worcester County.

Recent Cases by Hon. Jennifer M. Allen

On May 13, 2024 a divorce 1b case was filed in the jurisdiction of Middlesex County. Judge Allen, Hon. Jennifer M. presiding.

1 File
Filed

May 13, 2024

Status

Active

Court

Middlesex County Probate and Family Court

County

Middlesex County, MA

Category

Divorce 1B

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

Case Last Refreshed

May 14, 2024

On May 13, 2024 a custody/support/parenting time case was filed in the jurisdiction of Middlesex County. Judge Allen, Hon. Jennifer M. presiding.

1 File
Filed

May 13, 2024

Status

Active

Court

Middlesex County Probate and Family Court

County

Middlesex County, MA

Category

Custody/Support/Parenting Time

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Paternity

Case Last Refreshed

May 14, 2024

On May 8, 2024 a conservatorship case was filed in the jurisdiction of Middlesex County. Judge Allen, Hon. Jennifer M. presiding.

1 File
Filed

May 08, 2024

Status

Active

Court

Middlesex County Probate and Family Court

County

Middlesex County, MA

Category

Conservatorship

Practice Area

Probate

Matter Type

Guardianship,Conservatorship

Case Last Refreshed

May 10, 2024

On May 8, 2024 a custody/support/parenting time case was filed in the jurisdiction of Middlesex County. Judge Allen, Hon. Jennifer M. presiding.

1 File
Filed

May 08, 2024

Status

Active

Court

Middlesex County Probate and Family Court

County

Middlesex County, MA

Category

Custody/Support/Parenting Time

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Paternity

Case Last Refreshed

May 10, 2024

On May 7, 2024 a joint petition case was filed in the jurisdiction of Middlesex County. Judge Allen, Hon. Jennifer M. presiding.

1 File
Filed

May 07, 2024

Status

Active

Court

Middlesex County Probate and Family Court

County

Middlesex County, MA

Category

Joint Petition

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

Case Last Refreshed

May 08, 2024

On May 7, 2024 an annulment of marriage case was filed in the jurisdiction of Middlesex County. Judge Allen, Hon. Jennifer M. presiding.

1 File
Filed

May 07, 2024

Status

Active

Court

Middlesex County Probate and Family Court

County

Middlesex County, MA

Category

Annulment of marriage

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

Case Last Refreshed

May 08, 2024

On May 7, 2024 a joint petition case was filed in the jurisdiction of Middlesex County. Judge Allen, Hon. Jennifer M. presiding.

1 File
Filed

May 07, 2024

Status

Active

Court

Middlesex County Probate and Family Court

County

Middlesex County, MA

Category

Joint Petition

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

Case Last Refreshed

May 08, 2024

On May 7, 2024 a divorce 1b case was filed in the jurisdiction of Middlesex County. Judge Allen, Hon. Jennifer M. presiding.

1 File
Filed

May 07, 2024

Status

Active

Court

Middlesex County Probate and Family Court

County

Middlesex County, MA

Category

Divorce 1B

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

Case Last Refreshed

May 08, 2024

On May 7, 2024 a divorce 1b case was filed in the jurisdiction of Middlesex County. Judge Allen, Hon. Jennifer M. presiding.

1 File
Filed

May 07, 2024

Status

Active

Court

Middlesex County Probate and Family Court

County

Middlesex County, MA

Category

Divorce 1B

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

Case Last Refreshed

May 08, 2024

On May 7, 2024 a joint petition case was filed in the jurisdiction of Middlesex County. Judge Allen, Hon. Jennifer M. presiding.

1 File
Filed

May 07, 2024

Status

Active

Court

Middlesex County Probate and Family Court

County

Middlesex County, MA

Category

Joint Petition

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

Case Last Refreshed

May 08, 2024

On May 6, 2024 an informal probate of will with appointment of personal representative case was filed in the jurisdiction of Middlesex County. Judge Allen, Hon. Jennifer M. presiding.

9 Files
Filed

May 06, 2024

Status

Closed

Court

Middlesex County Probate and Family Court

County

Middlesex County, MA

Category

Informal Probate of Will with Appointment of Personal Representative

Practice Area

Probate

Matter Type

Guardianship,Conservatorship

Case Last Refreshed

May 07, 2024

On May 6, 2024 a divorce 1b case was filed in the jurisdiction of Middlesex County. Judge Allen, Hon. Jennifer M. presiding.

1 File
Filed

May 06, 2024

Status

Active

Court

Middlesex County Probate and Family Court

County

Middlesex County, MA

Category

Divorce 1B

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

Case Last Refreshed

May 07, 2024

On May 6, 2024 a filing of will of deceased no petition case was filed in the jurisdiction of Middlesex County. Judge Allen, Hon. Jennifer M. presiding.

1 File
Filed

May 06, 2024

Status

Active

Court

Middlesex County Probate and Family Court

County

Middlesex County, MA

Category

Filing of will of deceased no petition

Practice Area

Probate

Matter Type

Estate Administration

Case Last Refreshed

May 07, 2024

On May 6, 2024 a voluntary statement case was filed in the jurisdiction of Middlesex County. Judge Allen, Hon. Jennifer M. presiding.

1 File
Filed

May 06, 2024

Status

Closed

Court

Middlesex County Probate and Family Court

County

Middlesex County, MA

Category

Voluntary Statement

Practice Area

Probate

Matter Type

Estate Administration

Case Last Refreshed

May 07, 2024

On May 6, 2024 a joint petition case was filed in the jurisdiction of Middlesex County. Judge Allen, Hon. Jennifer M. presiding.

1 File
Filed

May 06, 2024

Status

Active

Court

Middlesex County Probate and Family Court

County

Middlesex County, MA

Category

Joint Petition

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

Case Last Refreshed

May 07, 2024

On May 6, 2024 an informal appointment of personal representative case was filed in the jurisdiction of Middlesex County. Judge Allen, Hon. Jennifer M. presiding.

8 Files
Filed

May 06, 2024

Status

Closed

Court

Middlesex County Probate and Family Court

County

Middlesex County, MA

Category

Informal Appointment of Personal Representative

Practice Area

Probate

Matter Type

Guardianship,Conservatorship

Case Last Refreshed

May 07, 2024

On May 3, 2024 a voluntary statement case was filed in the jurisdiction of Middlesex County. Judge Allen, Hon. Jennifer M. presiding.

3 Files
Filed

May 03, 2024

Status

Closed

Court

Middlesex County Probate and Family Court

County

Middlesex County, MA

Category

Voluntary Statement

Practice Area

Probate

Matter Type

Estate Administration

Case Last Refreshed

May 07, 2024

On May 2, 2024 a voluntary statement case was filed in the jurisdiction of Middlesex County. Judge Allen, Hon. Jennifer M. presiding.

1 File
Filed

May 02, 2024

Status

Closed

Court

Middlesex County Probate and Family Court

County

Middlesex County, MA

Category

Voluntary Statement

Practice Area

Probate

Matter Type

Estate Administration

Case Last Refreshed

May 03, 2024

On May 1, 2024 a voluntary statement case was filed in the jurisdiction of Middlesex County. Judge Allen, Hon. Jennifer M. presiding.

1 File
Filed

May 01, 2024

Status

Closed

Court

Middlesex County Probate and Family Court

County

Middlesex County, MA

Category

Voluntary Statement

Practice Area

Probate

Matter Type

Estate Administration

Case Last Refreshed

May 07, 2024

On April 30, 2024 a custody/support/parenting time case was filed in the jurisdiction of Middlesex County. Judge Allen, Hon. Jennifer M. presiding.

1 File
Filed

Apr 30, 2024

Status

Active

Court

Middlesex County Probate and Family Court

County

Middlesex County, MA

Category

Custody/Support/Parenting Time

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Paternity

Case Last Refreshed

May 01, 2024

On April 29, 2024 a divorce 1b case was filed in the jurisdiction of Middlesex County. Judge Allen, Hon. Jennifer M. presiding.

1 File
Filed

Apr 29, 2024

Status

Active

Court

Middlesex County Probate and Family Court

County

Middlesex County, MA

Category

Divorce 1B

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

Case Last Refreshed

Apr 30, 2024

On April 29, 2024 a joint petition case was filed in the jurisdiction of Middlesex County. Judge Allen, Hon. Jennifer M. presiding.

1 File
Filed

Apr 29, 2024

Status

Other

Court

Middlesex County Probate and Family Court

County

Middlesex County, MA

Category

Joint Petition

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

Case Last Refreshed

Apr 30, 2024

On April 29, 2024 a guardianship of incapacitated case was filed in the jurisdiction of Middlesex County. Judge Allen, Hon. Jennifer M. presiding.

1 File
Filed

Apr 29, 2024

Status

Active

Court

Middlesex County Probate and Family Court

County

Middlesex County, MA

Category

Guardianship of Incapacitated

Practice Area

Probate

Matter Type

Guardianship,Conservatorship

Case Last Refreshed

Apr 30, 2024

On April 29, 2024 a divorce 1b case was filed in the jurisdiction of Middlesex County. Judge Allen, Hon. Jennifer M. presiding.

1 File
Filed

Apr 29, 2024

Status

Active

Court

Middlesex County Probate and Family Court

County

Middlesex County, MA

Category

Divorce 1B

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

Case Last Refreshed

Apr 30, 2024

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