Nominated to judicial posts

Kathe M. Tuttman, 54, of Andover. Prosecutor in the Essex district attorney's office; nominated for Superior Court.

Tracy L. Lyons, of Marblehead. In private practice since 2003; former chief of the sexual assault unit in the Suffolk district attorney's office; nominated for Brighton division of Boston Municipal Court.

Therese M. Wright, 42, of West Barnstable. Prosecutor, most recently in the appellate division, in the Plymouth district attorney's office; nominated for Edgartown District Court.

Merita A. Hopkins, 52, of Boston. Chief of staff to Mayor Thomas M. Menino; former corporation counsel for the city of Boston; nominated for Superior Court.