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Notable Cases

We represent clients in a variety of forums and regardless of the allegations. You can read about some of our more notable cases here.


Commonwealth v. Baran

In 1984, Bernard Baran was given multiple life sentences for a crime he did not commit. He was a gay, 19-year old kid. He spent 22 years in prison and another 3 years after that waiting to clear his name. In 2006, after our law firm spent over 10 years investigating and preparing a motion for a new trial, a judge ordered his release. In 2009, the Massachusetts Appeals Court affirmed the order and Mr. Baran was finally free.

Read the appeals court decision here.

You can read more about his case here.

Appellate Cases


CommCommonwealth v. Wyatt
, (1998) 
Commonwealth v. Robinson, (2010)
Commonwealth v. Romero, (2014) 
Doe v. Sex Offender Registry Board,  (2014) 
Commonwealth v. Gonzalez,  (2014) 
Commonwealth v. Aspen, (2014) 
Commonwealth v. Libby, (2015) 
Doe No. 76819 v SORB (2018) 
Noe No. 5340 v. SORB (2018) 
State Board of Retirement v. O'Hare (2019)
Chapman, Petitioner (2019)
In the Matter of Wayne Chapman (2019)
C.M. v DCF (2020)
Doe No. 11204 v. SORB (2020)
Commonwealth v. Harding (2020)
Commonwealth v. Perry (2022)

Swomley & Tennen, LLP

​We represent our clients zealously and on their terms and we are committed to all of our clients, regardless of the case. Our attorneys are experienced advocates in and outside of court. We can help.

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50 Congress Street, Suite 600
Boston, MA 02109
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  • Home
  • ATTORNEYS
    • John Swomley
  • Practice Areas
    • Criminal Defense
    • Civil Litigation
    • Sex Offenses
    • Administrative Hearings
    • Appeals
    • Federal Prosecutions
    • Family Law
  • Notable Cases
  • Policy
    • Sex Offenders
    • Criminal Justice
  • In the News
  • Contact