What is Judge David Melanson's background?
EOIR's notice says that David Melanson was appointed in July 2026. Judge Melanson earned a Bachelor of Arts in 2014 from the University of Massachusetts Boston and a Juris Doctor in 2018 from the University of Massachusetts School of Law. From January 2019 to July 2026, he served as an assistant district attorney at the Hampden County District Attorney’s Office in Springfield, Massachusetts.
What the official record establishes
The source lists the name David Melanson in 1 alphabetical row. The recorded title is Immigration Judge. The record is not an appointment history or an employment certification.
Dated court associations
EOIR’s court-specific tables associate this entry with Hartford Immigration Court. The relationship is recorded as listed 2026-10-20; it may include supervisory coverage rather than a merits-hearing assignment.
No outcome or personal-profile claims
This entry does not provide an asylum approval rate, predict a decision, or claim personal background not established by the cited source. Confirm the assigned judge and attendance details from your notice and the court. A change of judge does not by itself change deadlines or excuse attendance.