Craig Kowalski

Norfolk County Prosecutor Secures Conviction

Since 2018, Craig Kowalski has worked as an attorney with Nuttall, MacAvoy & Joyce, P.C, a firm that specializes in educational law. Previously, attorney Craig Kowalsi spent 16 years with the Norfolk County District Attorney’s Office, where he held positions including senior trial counsel and homicide team prosecutor, a role in which he successfully secured a life sentence for a Boston drug dealer.

In the 2016 case, 32-year-old Nathaniel Brown was convicted in Norfolk Superior Court of first-degree murder with extreme atrocity, a verdict that carries an automatic life sentence in prison without the possibility of parole. He was convicted of the murder of 22-year-old Jordan Baskin, a resident of Milton and graduate of Milton High School.

The homicide occurred in 2013 outside the home of Mr. Baskin’s parents. Norfolk County District Attorney Michael Morrissey praised the work of the prosecution team in securing a conviction without the aid of eyewitness testimony. The team relied instead on comprehensive physical evidence such as finger and palm prints and DNA samples from under Baskin’s fingernails, as well as cell phone records.

“Not Competent for Trial” Rulings in Norfolk County Homicide

A Marshfield, Massachusetts attorney, Craig Kowalski practices with Nuttall, MacAvoy & Joyce, P.C., and provides representation to school districts in education matters. Craig Kowalski was previously assistant district attorney with the Norfolk County District Attorney’s Office and assisted in the investigation and prosecution of diverse homicide cases.

Among the high profile cases he helped prosecute was the November 2011 murder by Donald Rudolph of his mother, sister, and mother’s boyfriend. Initially held by Norfolk County Corrections, Rudolph was transferred to Bridgewater State Hospital in April 2013.

With the Norfolk County Superior Court judge ruling initially that evaluations found the suspect “not competent to stand trial,” this was changed to “competent to stand trial” after an October 2013 competency evaluation.

During early 2014 hearings, Mr. Kowalski testified as assistant prosecutor that there were no reports of overt mental illness in the defendant. While diagnosed with antisocial personality and marijuana abuse, he was high functioning and friendly while at Bridgewater State Hospital. Testifying for the defense, a Bridgewater physician described Rudolph as having symptoms of schizophrenia and writing letters to his dead sister and mother. This hearing culminated in a March 2014 decision that Rudolph was not competent to stand trial and subsequent yearly evaluations were in line with this Norfolk County Superior Court decision.

Extracurricular Activities at Camp Marist

A former assistant district attorney with the Norfolk County District Attorney’s Office in Canton, Massachusetts, Craig Kowalski prosecuted murder cases, drug trafficking, and organized crime. Currently, Craig Kowalski provides legal counsel for school districts as an attorney with Nuttall, MacAvoy, & Joyce, PC, in addition to serving as chairperson for the board of directors for Camp Marist.

An educational overnight summer camp, Camp Marist offers a safe, nurturing environment in which campers can cultivate relationships, improve leadership skills, and develop self-esteem. The international, co-ed camp welcomes youth from around the world to participate in more than 40 activities, including sports, nature, and arts and crafts, all in a supportive and collaborative setting.

Located in the White Mountain Lakes region of New Hampshire, the camp also offers the opportunity to learn swimming and boating skills from Red Cross-certified instructors. Campers create custom schedules based on their interests and skill levels, enjoying some activities grouped according to age and skill and others in mixed groups that help them develop competence and confidence.

Duties of a Prosecutor

An accomplished legal expert with vast experience, Craig Kowalski currently works as an attorney at Nuttall, MacAvoy & Joyce, P.C., in Marshfield, Massachusetts, where he offers legal counsel to public schools on a wide range of issues. Previously, Craig Kowalski worked as an assistant district attorney with the Norfolk County District Attorney’s office in Canton, Massachusetts, where he trained, supervised, and assisted more than 60 prosecutors with investigations and prosecutions in various cases.

A prosecutor plays a vital role in the administration of justice. Their primary duty is to ensure they seek justice within the boundaries of the law and not only focus on convictions. At all times, prosecutors should serve the public interest and act with balanced judgment and integrity to pursue appropriate criminal charges, protect the innocent, and convict the guilty while respecting the constitutional and legal rights of all persons. A prosecutor should not only be a case processor, but also a problem solver that takes into account the broader goals of the criminal justice system. Given the nature of their role, prosecutors should participate in community service, including active involvement in public service, bar activities, and public education. Prosecutors are also expected to constantly find ways to reform and improve the administration of the criminal justice system.