Massachusetts Justice of the Peace, Karol M. DeBinion de Contreras

Commissioned by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts as a Commissioner to Qualify Oaths, Justice of the Peace and Notary Public, I qualify oaths of office for public officials, perform civil marriages, renewal of marriage vows and perform all Notarial Acts. With 30+ years of experience in the legal field, I have worked as a legal assistant and paralegal with a focus on litigation. I am an experienced

professional and have held various leadership roles during the course of my career. I currently serve as Executive Director for Diamond Life United Services, Inc. I have held additional leadership roles that have included: Committee Member, Community Voices in Medical Ethics, Inc./ Harvard's Community Ethics Committee; Horizons for Homeless Children, Playspace Activity Leader; Massachusetts Department of Social Services, Foster Care Case Reviewer; Boston Partners in Education, Power Lunch Reading Partner, Massachusetts Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children, Job Skills Workshop Instructor, Children's Champion Advocacy Network, Legislative Advocate; Choate, Hall & Stewart, Assistant Team Leader; Massachusetts Justices of the Peace Associate, Past Vice President, Director, Secretary, Chairperson, Legislative Committee; Robert B. Reich Secretary of Labor for Governor Campaign, Chairperson Latino Steering Committee; Member, Women's Leadership Committee; Parents Alliance for Catholic Education, Parent Advocate; Our United Neighborhood Cleanup, Inc., Founding Member, Co-Chairperson; Lawrence Early Childhood Comprehensive Center, Member, Parent Leadership Committee. Percoco, Sr., Award for Outstanding and Distinguished Service
Massachusetts Justices of the Peace Association, Inc. May 2004


Policy Pioneer, Contribution to and Establishment of formal Justices of the Peace Summary of Duties and Guidelines for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts
May 2004