Judge Melanie J. Gargas: Professional Background and Legal Expertise

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

Biography

The Hon. Melanie J. Gargas is an associate justice for the Middlesex County Probate and Family Court in Massachusetts. She was appointed to the bench by Governor Charlie Baker on December 10, 2015.


Gargas earned a bachelor’s degree in sociology from Suffolk University in 1986. She then completed a J.D. at Suffolk University Law School in 1990.


After graduating from law school, Gargas entered into private practice, where she specialized in domestic relations matters. She started as an associate at Atwood & Cherny (1991) and Taylor, Anderson & Travers (1991 to 1995). She then became a partner at Travers & Gargas, a position she held until opening Gargas & Associates in 2000.


Her memberships have included the American Bar Association, the Boston Bar Association, and the Massachusetts Bar Association. She also sat on the Board of Directors of the Hellenic Bar Association and the Massachusetts Family & Probate American Inn of Court.


Gargas was born in Peabody, Massachusetts. She was a resident of Newton at the time of her appointment. She has been a member of the St. Vasilios Greek Orthodox Church in Peabody.

Recent Cases by Hon. Melanie J. Gargas

On May 13, 2024 a filing of will of deceased no petition case was filed in the jurisdiction of Middlesex County. Judge Gargas, Hon. Melanie J presiding.

1 File
Filed

May 13, 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 14, 2024

On May 13, 2024 a custody/support/parenting time case was filed in the jurisdiction of Middlesex County. Judge Gargas, Hon. Melanie J 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 13, 2024 an informal appointment of personal representative case was filed in the jurisdiction of Middlesex County. Judge Gargas, Hon. Melanie J presiding.

10 Files
Filed

May 13, 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 14, 2024

On May 13, 2024 a formal adjudication of intestacy and appointment of personal representative case was filed in the jurisdiction of Middlesex County. Judge Gargas, Hon. Melanie J presiding.

5 Files
Filed

May 13, 2024

Status

Active

Court

Middlesex County Probate and Family Court

County

Middlesex County, MA

Category

Formal Adjudication of Intestacy and Appointment of Personal Representative

Practice Area

Probate

Matter Type

Guardianship,Conservatorship

Case Last Refreshed

May 15, 2024

On May 13, 2024 a custody/support/parenting time case was filed in the jurisdiction of Middlesex County. Judge Gargas, Hon. Melanie J 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 13, 2024 a guardianship of incapacitated case was filed in the jurisdiction of Middlesex County. Judge Gargas, Hon. Melanie J presiding.

1 File
Filed

May 13, 2024

Status

Judgment (Other)

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

May 14, 2024

On May 13, 2024 a custody/support/parenting time case was filed in the jurisdiction of Middlesex County. Judge Gargas, Hon. Melanie J 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 13, 2024 a custody/support/parenting time case was filed in the jurisdiction of Middlesex County. Judge Gargas, Hon. Melanie J 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 15, 2024

On May 13, 2024 a formal probate of will with appointment of personal representative case was filed in the jurisdiction of Middlesex County. Judge Gargas, Hon. Melanie J presiding.

9 Files
Filed

May 13, 2024

Status

Active

Court

Middlesex County Probate and Family Court

County

Middlesex County, MA

Category

Formal Probate of Will with Appointment of Personal Representative

Practice Area

Probate

Matter Type

Guardianship,Conservatorship

Case Last Refreshed

May 14, 2024

On May 9, 2024 special immigrant juvenile status case was filed in the jurisdiction of Middlesex County. Judge Gargas, Hon. Melanie J presiding.

1 File
Filed

May 09, 2024

Status

Active

Court

Middlesex County Probate and Family Court

County

Middlesex County, MA

Category

Special Immigrant Juvenile Status

Case Last Refreshed

May 13, 2024

On May 9, 2024 a divorce 1b case was filed in the jurisdiction of Middlesex County. Judge Gargas, Hon. Melanie J presiding.

1 File
Filed

May 09, 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 13, 2024

On May 9, 2024 a custody/support/parenting time case was filed in the jurisdiction of Middlesex County. Judge Gargas, Hon. Melanie J presiding.

1 File
Filed

May 09, 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 13, 2024

On May 9, 2024 special immigrant juvenile status case was filed in the jurisdiction of Middlesex County. Judge Gargas, Hon. Melanie J presiding.

1 File
Filed

May 09, 2024

Status

Active

Court

Middlesex County Probate and Family Court

County

Middlesex County, MA

Category

Special Immigrant Juvenile Status

Case Last Refreshed

May 13, 2024

On May 9, 2024 a divorce 1b case was filed in the jurisdiction of Middlesex County. Judge Gargas, Hon. Melanie J presiding.

1 File
Filed

May 09, 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 13, 2024

On May 9, 2024 special immigrant juvenile status case was filed in the jurisdiction of Middlesex County. Judge Gargas, Hon. Melanie J presiding.

1 File
Filed

May 09, 2024

Status

Active

Court

Middlesex County Probate and Family Court

County

Middlesex County, MA

Category

Special Immigrant Juvenile Status

Case Last Refreshed

May 13, 2024

On May 9, 2024 a joint petition case was filed in the jurisdiction of Middlesex County. Judge Gargas, Hon. Melanie J presiding.

1 File
Filed

May 09, 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 13, 2024

On May 9, 2024 a divorce 1b case was filed in the jurisdiction of Middlesex County. Judge Gargas, Hon. Melanie J presiding.

1 File
Filed

May 09, 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 13, 2024

On May 8, 2024 a divorce 1b case was filed in the jurisdiction of Middlesex County. Judge Gargas, Hon. Melanie J presiding.

1 File
Filed

May 08, 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 10, 2024

On May 8, 2024 a joint petition case was filed in the jurisdiction of Middlesex County. Judge Gargas, Hon. Melanie J presiding.

1 File
Filed

May 08, 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 10, 2024

On May 8, 2024 special immigrant juvenile status case was filed in the jurisdiction of Middlesex County. Judge Gargas, Hon. Melanie J presiding.

1 File
Filed

May 08, 2024

Status

Active

Court

Middlesex County Probate and Family Court

County

Middlesex County, MA

Category

Special Immigrant Juvenile Status

Case Last Refreshed

May 10, 2024

On May 8, 2024 a divorce 1b case was filed in the jurisdiction of Middlesex County. Judge Gargas, Hon. Melanie J presiding.

1 File
Filed

May 08, 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 10, 2024

On May 8, 2024 a joint petition case was filed in the jurisdiction of Middlesex County. Judge Gargas, Hon. Melanie J presiding.

1 File
Filed

May 08, 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 10, 2024

On May 8, 2024 a guardianship of minor case was filed in the jurisdiction of Middlesex County. Judge Gargas, Hon. Melanie J presiding.

1 File
Filed

May 08, 2024

Status

Active

Court

Middlesex County Probate and Family Court

County

Middlesex County, MA

Category

Guardianship of Minor

Practice Area

Probate

Matter Type

Guardianship,Conservatorship

Case Last Refreshed

May 10, 2024

On May 7, 2024 a formal adjudication of intestacy and appointment of personal representative case was filed in the jurisdiction of Middlesex County. Judge Gargas, Hon. Melanie J presiding.

8 Files
Filed

May 07, 2024

Status

Active

Court

Middlesex County Probate and Family Court

County

Middlesex County, MA

Category

Formal Adjudication of Intestacy and Appointment of Personal Representative

Practice Area

Probate

Matter Type

Guardianship,Conservatorship

Case Last Refreshed

May 08, 2024

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