Statements of Support

  • “Governor Healey has made an outstanding selection in her appointment of Mark Ames as Hampshire Register of Probate. Mark has over two decades of experience in the Probate & Family Court and will continue to make it a welcoming and accessible place. I have no doubt that under Mark’s leadership this court will continue to be a hub of innovation and excellence.”

    Northwestern District Attorney David Sullivan, former Hampshire Register of Probate & Family Court

  • “I applaud Governor Healey’s appointment of Mark Ames as Register of the Hampshire Division of the Probate & Family Court. Mark serves the Commonwealth with distinction and I’m heartened that we will continue to benefit from his leadership and commitment to equity as Register.”

    Senator Jo Comerford

  • “I’ve known Mark Ames for several decades during my time on the Probate & Family Court, first as a lawyer and then as a judge. I can think of no one who is a better choice to be the Register. Mark is very kind and intelligent, and he knows the Probate & Family Court—especially the Hampshire Probate & Family Court—as well or better as almost anyone. We worked together to create groundbreaking Family Resolution Specialty Court, and Mark was so enthusiastic about making it happen. He’s a genuinely decent, hardworking and compassionate person, and I’m so glad that this is happening for him.”

    Retired Probate & Family Court Judge Linda Fidnick

  • “The Governor has made an excellent choice in nominating Mark Ames as the next Hampshire Register. For the past twenty-seven years Mark has played a pivotal role in every major decision and initiative that has taken place at the Hampshire Probate Court. The citizens of Hampshire County will be well served with Mark as their Register of Probate.”

    Michael J. Carey, former Hampshire Register of Probate & Family Court

  • “Many thanks to Governor Healey for this very wise appointment. Mark Ames has all the knowledge, creativity, energy and good judgement needed to run the Registry of Probate. The Hampshire Court is lucky to have him aboard.”

    Retired Probate & Family Court Judge Gail Pearlman

  • “I have known Mark Ames for over a decade, and I know him to be a conscientious, knowledgeable, and dedicated public servant who is meticulous in all he does. I can think of no better person to serve as the Register of Probate. I am grateful to Governor Healey for ensuring that the Hampshire County Probate & Family Court is in the best hands possible.”

    State Representative Lindsay Sabadosa