Mass Almanac

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Portrait of J. Patrick McDermott

McDermott, J. Patrick

SheriffSheriffs
  • Agency Sheriffs
  • County Norfolk County
  • Title Sheriff
  • Address Norfolk County Sheriff's Office and Correctional Center, 200 West Street, PO Box 149
    Dedham, MA 2026
  • Phone 781-751-3300
  • Email pmcdermott@norfolksheriffma.org
  • X @norfolksheriff

Official Record

  • Years in Current Position 1

Personal Information

  • Town of Residence Quincy
  • Marital Status Married
  • Children 2

Education & Career

  • Education
    • Boston College
    • Suffolk University School of Law
  • Previous Employment
    • Norfolk County Register of Probate
    • three terms as Quincy City Councilor
    • Legislative Aide, Former Massachusetts State Representative Mike Bellotti and State Representative John Rogers
    • Legislative Aide, Senator Michael Morrissey
    • Executive Assistant, Register of Deeds, Norfolk County
  • Organizations
    • Former President Bar Association, Norfolk County
    • active member Greater Quincy Knights of Columbus
    • active member, Quincy Lodge of Elks
    • active member, Quincy Chamber of Commerce
    • current member Massachusetts Bar Association
    • past president, Quincy Rotary Club
    • 30-year rider in the Pan Mass Challenge