State of Vermont v. Matthew Gomes

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Case Hearing Information

Date: Thursday, Sep 17th, 2026
Time: 3:15 PM

Location:
Washington Criminal Division
255 North Main St, Suite 1, Barre, VT 05641

Room

Terry Trono Courtroom - Barre

Location Contact Information:
p. 802-479-4205

Judicial Assignments

Judge Kainen, Michael R.
Defendant: Matthew Gomes
Attorney: Maggie Vincent
Plaintiff: State of Vermont
Victim's Advocate: Erica Back
Victim's Advocate: Holly Leach
Interested Party: Department of Mental Health
Attorney: Scott Shumaker
Victim's Advocate: Armina Medic
Co-Counsel: Franklin L. Paulino
Co-Counsel: Arthur O. Brown
Co-Counsel: Jennifer A. Nelson

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State of Vermont v. Matthew Gomes

#24-CR-12038 / Criminal / Status Conference

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