Michael A. Costello
Michael A. Costello | |
|---|---|
Costello in 2005 | |
| Member of the Massachusetts House of Representatives from the First Essex district | |
| In office 2003 – September 15, 2014 | |
| Preceded by | Paul Tirone |
| Succeeded by | James Kelcourse |
| Personal details | |
| Born | May 5, 1965 |
| Party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Kerrin D'Archangelo |
| Children | 2 |
| Alma mater | Salem State University (BS) Suffolk University (JD) |
| Occupation | Attorney |
Michael A. Costello (born May 5, 1965) is an American attorney and former state representative who served in the Massachusetts House of Representatives from 2003 to 2014, representing the First Essex District.[1][2]
Education
Costello earned a Bachelor of Science from Salem State University in 1989 and earned a Juris Doctor from Suffolk University Law School in 1996.[3]
Early career
Costello was elected a councilor-at-large to the Newburyport City Council in 1997. Costello served as field director for the 1998 congressional campaign of John F. Tierney.[4] He later served as chief of staff to state senator Joan Menard for nearly two years.[5]
State legislator
Costello was first elected in November 2002 to represent the First Essex District (encompassing Newburyport, Amesbury and Salisbury) and served until his resignation on September 15, 2014. In 2007, he received Legislator of the year award from the Massachusetts Bar Association.[6]
He resigned effective 15 September 2014 to return to legal practice.[7] Costello is currently a partner at Smith, Costello & Crawford in Salem, Massachusetts.[8]
External links
- Costello's page from Massachusetts House of Representatives' website
- Costello's page at Smith, Costello, and Crawford
References
- ^ Talley, Barbara, ed. (2007). The Massachusetts Political Almanac. Center for Leadership Studies. p. 105. ISBN 9780926766341.
- ^ The Council of State Governments, ed. (2005). State Directory II: Legislative Leadership, Committees and Staff (2nd ed.). Council of State Governments. p. 134. ISBN 9780872928350.
- ^ "1996 Commencement program, Law School" (PDF). Suffolk University Digital Collections @ Suffolk. 1996-05-26. Retrieved 3 November 2025.
- ^ "Michael Costello's Biography". Vote Smart. Retrieved 2025-11-17.
- ^ "Menard staffer to pursue state Senate seat". SouthCoastToday. 2001-10-06. Retrieved 2025-11-17.
- ^ "Costello Wins MBA's Top Honors". The Daily News of Newburyport. Retrieved 2025-08-07.
- ^ "Rep. Costello resigns from seat". The Daily News of Newburyport. Retrieved 2022-02-06.
- ^ "Michael Costello". Smith, Costello & Crawford. Retrieved 2022-02-06.