BIOGRAPHY
SERVICE TO THE NATION
John C. Mooney began his career in public service as a field artillery officer in the U.S. Army. A former captain that led deployed Soldiers in both Germany and Iraq, Mooney was awarded, among others,
the Bronze Star Medal, the Meritorious Service Medal,
the Army Commendation Medal, and
the Iraq Campaign Medal with two campaign stars.
In addition to his military service, Mooney previously served as a civilian employee in Washington, D.C., at the
Antitrust Division of the U.S. Department of Justice.
SERVICE TO THE COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS
Mooney's legal career has brought him before more than 20 different trial courts, the Massachusetts Appeals Court, and the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court. For almost a decade, he has served as a prosecutor, focusing primarily on removing repeat violent offenders and recidivist drug traffickers from our neighborhoods.
SERVICE TO THE TOWN OF HINGHAM
John C. Mooney was elected to the Hingham School Committee on May 3, 2025. He believes that public education is a public good that serves a vital purpose in our democracy and that the funding of public education is the best investment we can make for our children and the future of our country. Of note, Mooney has repeatedly advocated for school infrastructure upgrades, voted against draining the Special Education Reserve Fund, and supported leasing additional electric school buses.
Previously, he was a commissioner on the Hingham Conservation Commission (2018-2022).
Mooney attended public primary and secondary schools. He is a first generation American on his father's side (Killybegs, County Donegal, Republic of Ireland) and the first person in his family to attend college. He is a graduate of The George Washington University (B.A.),
The Johns Hopkins University (M.A.), and the
University of Connecticut School of Law (J.D.).
John C. Mooney lives on West Street with his wife, Courtney; his son, Patrick (HHS Class of 2038); and,
his ferocious golden retriever, Keith.