Early Career
After earning his Juris Doctor degree in 1996, Costello worked for Essex County District Attorney Kevin Burke. As an Assistant District Attorney, Costello prosecuted hundreds of cases involving the possession and distribution of drugs, domestic violence, assault and battery and robbery.
Costello was elected to the Newburyport City Council as a councilor-at-large in 1997 and, a year later, became Field Director for Congressman John F. Tierney's (D-Salem) campaign. Following Congressman Tierney's successful election, Costello worked as the Chief of Staff for State Senator Joan Menard (D-Somerset), former Chair of the Massachusetts Democratic Party.
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