Sharp legal writer
Attorney Barry's appellate brief was meticulous. Every argument was anchored in case law and her research caught issues prior counsel had missed entirely. A real difference-maker.
Anonymous
2024 · Appellate Defense
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Moira C. Barry
Criminal defense and appellate advocate — former judicial law clerk on the Massachusetts Appeals Court.
Massachusetts Northeastern University School of Law MA · D. Mass. · 1st Cir.
Biography
Trial-tested defense work backed by appellate-court rigor.
Moira Barry focuses her practice on criminal defense and appellate advocacy. Attorney Barry is a graduate of Boston College and the Northeastern University School of Law and is admitted to practice in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, the United States District Court for the District of Massachusetts, and the United States Court of Appeals for the First Circuit.
Prior to joining the firm in 2021, Attorney Barry served two court terms as a judicial law clerk on the Massachusetts Appeals Court — an experience that shapes how she approaches every motion, brief, and trial record today.
Achievements
Appellate Advocacy
Briefs and oral arguments before the Massachusetts Appeals Court and the U.S. Court of Appeals for the First Circuit.
Criminal Defense
Trial-level criminal defense across Massachusetts District and Superior Courts.
Former Judicial Clerk
Served two court terms as a judicial law clerk on the Massachusetts Appeals Court before joining the firm in 2021.
Federal Practice
Admitted to the U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts and the U.S. Court of Appeals for the First Circuit.
Client Reviews
In their own words.
Calm, smart, prepared
Moira walked into court more prepared than the prosecutor. She explained every step, returned every call, and her motion practice spoke for itself. Highly recommend.
Former Client
2023 · Criminal Defense
Excellent advocate
She doesn't grandstand — she just wins arguments with clean, careful work. After watching her in a hearing I understood why her colleagues trust her with the toughest motions.
Anonymous
2023 · Criminal Defense
Gave us hope back
We came to Attorney Barry after losing at trial. Her appellate analysis was thorough and honest, and her brief was a master class in writing. We will be forever grateful.
Family Member
2022 · Criminal Appeal
Knows the appellate court inside and out
Her clerkship experience shows. She knows what the Appeals Court looks for and writes accordingly. That perspective is rare and incredibly valuable.
Anonymous
2022 · Criminal Defense
Exceptional preparation
Every hearing was preceded by a detailed memo and a phone call. I always knew exactly what was happening and why. Professional, kind, and razor-sharp.
Anonymous
2021 · Criminal Defense
Sharp legal writer
Attorney Barry's appellate brief was meticulous. Every argument was anchored in case law and her research caught issues prior counsel had missed entirely. A real difference-maker.
Anonymous
2024 · Appellate Defense
Calm, smart, prepared
Moira walked into court more prepared than the prosecutor. She explained every step, returned every call, and her motion practice spoke for itself. Highly recommend.
Former Client
2023 · Criminal Defense
Excellent advocate
She doesn't grandstand — she just wins arguments with clean, careful work. After watching her in a hearing I understood why her colleagues trust her with the toughest motions.
Anonymous
2023 · Criminal Defense
Gave us hope back
We came to Attorney Barry after losing at trial. Her appellate analysis was thorough and honest, and her brief was a master class in writing. We will be forever grateful.
Family Member
2022 · Criminal Appeal
Knows the appellate court inside and out
Her clerkship experience shows. She knows what the Appeals Court looks for and writes accordingly. That perspective is rare and incredibly valuable.
Anonymous
2022 · Criminal Defense
Exceptional preparation
Every hearing was preceded by a detailed memo and a phone call. I always knew exactly what was happening and why. Professional, kind, and razor-sharp.
Anonymous
2021 · Criminal Defense
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