Meet Greg Connor
Greg is a proud third-generation lifelong Norfolk County resident. He was born in Needham, raised in Walpole, and currently lives in Milton with his wife, their two children, and their dog. Greg attended Walpole Public Schools, Xaverian Brothers High School, and Boston College for both undergrad and law school. Greg is a seasoned prosecutor in Norfolk County, and has served under three different Norfolk County District Attorneys. He has handled many high-profile cases, and is passionate about justice and reform.
“This is the opportunity of a lifetime to continue to serve this community I have been a part of for my entire life. That’s why I’m in it; this is my home.”
25 Years of Experience in Norfolk County
Greg's entire legal career has been with the Norfolk District Attorney's Office. He began as an intern in 1996 under DA William Delahunt, then was hired in March 2001 by DA William R. Keating. In the 25 years since, he has served as a line prosecutor, Chief of the District Courts, Chief of the Motor Vehicle Homicide Team, Chief of the Financial Crime Unit, and, finally, Chief Trial Counsel. In 2024, the 11 elected District Attorneys voted Greg Prosecutor of the Year. He has taken on some of the state’s toughest cases – and won. As lead prosecutor in Comm. v. Emanuel Lopes, Greg secured murder convictions for the man who killed Weymouth Police Sergeant Michael Chesna and civilian witness Vera Adams. In the Ana Walshe case this winter, Greg became the first prosecutor in over 100 years to obtain a first-degree murder conviction in a Massachusetts homicide where the victim’s body was never found. In the landmark animal cruelty case known as “Puppy Doe” Greg both pioneered the use of dog DNA as evidence in Massachusetts and secured the longest animal cruelty sentence in the country. Greg implemented and developed the Drug and Veterans Courts – preventing recidivism through targeted treatment instead of incarceration.
A Life and Legacy of Service to Norfolk County
Greg was inspired to live a life of public service by his parents. His mom, Judy, was raised in Medfield and moved to Walpole to raise her family. She was an area teacher, a local realtor, and regularly volunteered in her community of Walpole. Greg’s father, Jack, was raised in Norwood. Like Greg, he also attended Boston College for undergrad and law school, and began his career in the Norfolk District Attorney's Office, under George Burke. Jack then became a founding partner of Connor and Hilliard in Walpole. Returning to public service, Jack was a judge in District and Superior Courts, before retiring in 2014. Greg learned from his parents how important it is to give back and improve your community.
A New Era – A Clear Path Forward
Greg firmly believes that an effective District Attorney must reach out beyond the courtroom. Working with local police, schools, social service providers, and other local groups to address dangerous behavior before it becomes criminal is fundamental to maintaining communities that are safe, strong, and vibrant. The Norfolk District Attorney’s Office has done ground-breaking work over the years to protect victims and save lives through prevention programs targeting substance abuse and resulting overdose. Greg is ready to build upon those successful programs and lead the office into a new era.
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​Greg will immediately establish an Emerging Adults Court to help 18–21-year-olds charged with certain non-violent offenses avoid a criminal conviction—and make the changes they need to not reoffend. He will form a dedicated team of attorneys and investigators to bring closure to unresolved or “cold” cases. He wants to expand community outreach programs to further protect at-risk seniors from falling victim to fraud and abuse. After his experience prosecuting the “Puppy Doe” matter, Greg will establish a team to fight animal abuse cases. Greg will immediately write, file, and champion an effective hate crime law for Massachusetts.
A Voice of Integrity
Greg was named the District Court Prosecutor of the Year by then-DA William Keating in 2002. Twenty-two years later, the Commonwealth’s 11 District Attorneys named Greg state-wide Prosecutor of the Year. In 2020, Greg helped found the Conviction Integrity Committee to reverse past miscarriages of justice. Greg is a former President of the Quincy Bar Association, a longtime member of the Norfolk County Bench Bar Committee, and of the Norfolk County Bar Association. He is a frequent lecturer at Boston College, the Massachusetts District Attorney’s Association, Massachusetts Continuing Legal Education, and the Social Law Library. Greg has also been a contributing author on legal texts for MCLE and MDAA.
