Christopher Speranzo

Christopher Nicholas Speranzo (born October 24, 1972) is an American lawyer and politician from Massachusetts.

Early life, education, & early career He was born on October 24, 1972, in Pittsfield, Massachusetts, and graduated from St. Joseph Central High School. He later earned his J.D. degree from Boston College Law School in 2001. He would be replacing Jeffrey Honig who resigned in May 2003.

After he resigned in January 2005 the city solicitor position remained vacant until 2006 when Mayor Ruberto decided to privatize the city's legal services because he was unable to find someone to replace him. From 2006 until 2012 the city's legal service was operated by an attorney who worked for Freedman, DeRosa & Rondeau (now DeRosa Dohoney LLP). He defeated Republican challenger Terry M. Kinnas and was sworn in on April 25, 2005. He represented the 3rd Berkshire district in the Massachusetts House of Representatives until July 13, 2011, when he resigned to accept a position that he was appointed to by Governor Deval Patrick. On July 6, 2011, he was confirmed by the Massachusetts Governor's Council in a 5–4 vote with Lieutenant Governor Tim Murray casting the tie breaking vote. He was sworn in on July 13, 2011.

Personal life He and his wife Jenelle Dodds live in Pittsfield.