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Hon. Dennis J. CurranSuperior Court JudgeSuperior CourtMiddlesex
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32681OtherNo RatingVery kind man. Enjoyed meeting and working with him. I can not imagine how you would perceive him as unfit. He is a judge beyond his years. He is trying to be a solution to problems that rid our court systems.01/30/2015 06:35 PMContact reviewer
17112Civil Litigation - Private
View Details		It is difficult to believe that Judge Curran has elicted any favorable comments from members of the bar. In my opinion, he is simply the worst judge ever to sit on the bench in this Commonwealth. He lacks judicial temperament, i...Read More08/30/2012 01:12 PMContact reviewer
16853OtherNo RatingI served on a 4-day civil trial that involved a sad and difficult family case. Emotions ran high in the courtroom, but Judge Curran ensured that justice was served for all parties and that the jury was well prepared and continuall...Read More08/14/2012 08:27 AMContact reviewer
16456Criminal Defense LawyerNo RatingI've been doing my own informal survey over the past four months in both the criminal and civil bar regarding Judge Curran and the Judge Curran haters seem to be a decided minority. Very unscientific methodology but informative no...Read More07/26/2012 09:22 PMContact reviewer
16447OtherNo RatingI as a juror was very happy to have served and would do it again.And thought the judge was very nice to all of us and explaned things as they needed to be addressed.Thank You07/26/2012 11:06 AMContact reviewer
15944OtherNo RatingJudge Curran ran the trial very well. We had a difficult civil case and at times we had questions for Judge Curran. He was able to explain things impartially and also clearly so that we could understand. Judge Curran clearly loves...Read More07/06/2012 09:49 AMContact reviewer
15877Criminal Defense Lawyer
View Details		This is one minority attorney who does not agree with them.07/03/2012 12:06 PMContact reviewer
15870Civil Litigation - PrivateNo RatingMA-212 makes his point succintly and has the ring of truth in what he says.07/03/2012 11:35 AMContact reviewer
15805OtherNo RatingI SAT ON A JURY THIS PAST WINTER IN JUDGE CURRANS COURT ROOM. HE AND HIS STAFF WERE NOTHING BUT PROFESSIONAL TO THE DEFENSE, PROSECUTION, AND JURY. HE MADE ALL OF THE JURORS FEEL PROUD FOR SERVING ON HIS JURY.HE SPENT TIME AFTER T...Read More06/29/2012 01:59 PMContact reviewer
15801Criminal Defense Lawyer
View Details		I am an Hispanic attorney who has practiced for many years, typically in the district court but with significant superior court trial work. I have been in front of Judge Curran numerous times, although mainly in the district court...Read More06/29/2012 08:16 AMContact reviewer
15799OtherNo RatingVery helpful and informative, yet conveyed as sense of calm.06/28/2012 07:24 PMContact reviewer
15782Criminal Defense LawyerNo RatingWith respect to the removed comments; the website administrator removed them after determining that they bordered on actionable defamation.06/28/2012 07:32 AMContact reviewer
15781Civil Litigation - PrivateNo RatingGood morning all - TO MA223 and everyone I will gladly share what I have on Judge Curran To the person who called me last night, sorry I couldnt answer your call please try again06/28/2012 05:39 AMContact reviewer
15748Civil Litigation - Private
View Details		MA 213. You must think we are all idiots. It is clear from your posting that you are not a Superior Court clerk. You are the same guy who wrote 174, 188, 203 and 212. I was a Superior Court law clerk and have practiced in every ci...Read More06/26/2012 04:02 PMContact reviewer
15745Civil Litigation - PrivateNo RatingNo MA211, you are the joke, you and MA208. Your pathetic, juvenile and defamatory philippics against Judge Curran have proven it time and again. Judge Curran is not posting about himself, despite what your minute, misinformed brai...Read More06/26/2012 03:35 PMContact reviewer
15738OtherNo RatingJudge Curran is both professional and curteous. Follwing a long and difficult trial, he took the time to address the jurors personally, answer our questions and give us a tour of his chambers. I felt honored to serve and much mo...Read More06/26/2012 08:04 AMContact reviewer
15735OtherNo RatingI had the pleasure of serving on a jury in Judge Curran's courtroom. It was one of the best experiences I have ever had as a juror. I have never seen a judge behave on one hand so professionally yet at the same time so welcoming...Read More06/25/2012 07:39 PMContact reviewer
15720OtherNo RatingHe was very pleasant to us jurors and good at explaining any answers to our questions. During the actual trial, however, he seemed to doze off on several occassions.06/24/2012 02:11 PMContact reviewer
15694Court StaffNo RatingI know who MA203 is having worked in the same court. As a clerk he was and presumably still is an incompetent boob which is why Judge Curran and other judges had problems with him. So consider the reason for his comments carefully...Read More06/22/2012 06:33 PMContact reviewer
15638Criminal Defense Lawyer
View Details		made my first experience as a juror a positive one! THANK YOU JUDGE CURRAN!!!06/20/2012 02:34 PMContact reviewer
15632OtherNo RatingThe judge was excellent. He communicated in a clear, concise, plain and understandable manner suitable to a layperson. He laid out the guidelines and responsibilities of the jury very well. The judge was cheerful and approachable,...Read More06/20/2012 06:16 AMContact reviewer
15631OtherNo RatingVery professional and kept the proceedings moving forward. As a member of a jury, seated on a very long & technical civil case, he made every effort to bring the case to a close. My 7 day jury duty commitment could have been a l...Read More06/20/2012 05:48 AMContact reviewer
15607LitigantNo RatingCurran is nasty and has hurt my name in the legal community. So much so that it seems that no lawyer will even take my personal injury case. Is there a lawyer out there who will help me?06/19/2012 07:00 PMContact reviewer
15579Civil Litigation - PrivateNo RatingIt's obvious that "nfinnell@comcast.net" is either Justice Curran or some Attorney who is trying to ingratite himself with the Judge. Shame on You! Also, when one examines the writing style and format of MA-163, MA-169, and MA-171...Read More06/19/2012 12:26 PMContact reviewer
15427Civil Litigation - Private
View Details		Judge Curran is a trial attorney who understands the pressures of a trial practice. He is well prepared for hearings and expects counsel to be ready too. A litigant knows he/she has had a fair day in Court in front of Judge Curran...Read More06/12/2012 09:51 AMContact reviewer
15426OtherNo RatingAfter working closely with Judge Curran, I was most impressed by the long hours and late nights he puts in on a regular basis. He does more than just familiarize himself with the cases on his docket, he plays an active role in th...Read More06/12/2012 08:10 AMContact reviewer
15326Court StaffNo RatingAs an assistant clerk magistrate I had the privelage of working with Judge Curran many years ago when the Judge was newly appointed. This Judge had the perfect temperment for our court which is busy and has a mixed bag of national...Read More06/05/2012 02:25 PMContact reviewer
15322Criminal Defense Lawyer
View Details		I have been a member of the criminal defense bar for 30 years and had been in front of Judge Curran many times when he sat on the bench at Dorchester District Court. Although as the last commentator noted, he could be curt and sho...Read More06/05/2012 12:32 PMContact reviewer
15320OtherNo RatingThrough my observations, Judge Curran is a respected member of the court among colleagues as well as attorneys. He takes his work seriously and gives due time to everything that comes across his desk, and thoughtfully applies the ...Read More06/05/2012 12:10 PMContact reviewer
15312Civil Litigation - Private
View Details		The first thing you notice when you step into Judge Curran's courtroom is that it is not run like every other courtroom. Understand this: Judge Curran is not one to overlook the fact that the Commonwealth's dockets are overburdene...Read More06/04/2012 08:40 PMContact reviewer
15306Court StaffNo RatingI have worked extensively with Judge Curran and I can attest that he is among the finest public servants we have serving in the Massachusetts Trial Court. He demonstrates, with consistency, all the essential traits one would expec...Read More06/04/2012 04:27 PMContact reviewer
15303Civil Litigation - Private
View Details		Judge Curran may have his faults, as we all do, and he may have an occasional bad day, again as we all do, but overall, I have found him to be a hardworking, sincere, industrious judge, who takes his responsibilities seriously. He...Read More06/04/2012 02:58 PMContact reviewer
15301Civil Litigation - Private
View Details		Curran is an outstanding jurist who is exceedingly sharp and works hard to get cases settled. Compassionate and very respectful to ordinary people appearing before him. I have been an attorney for approximately 20 years, have tri...Read More06/04/2012 02:07 PMContact reviewer
15299Civil Litigation - Private
View Details		Judge Dennis J. Curran is a pleasure to appear in front of if you are prepared to address the issues related to your appearance in court and completely know every aspect of your case.If you are not prepared and/or do not have a co...Read More06/04/2012 01:13 PMContact reviewer
15298Civil Litigation - PrivateNo RatingTo the attorney, I assume, in comment MA142: You ought to be ashamed of yourself. It is one thing to comment on a judge's professional conduct, which is fair game, but to cast stones at his personal life [Redacted by Ed.] is unpro...Read More06/04/2012 11:42 AMContact reviewer
15294Court StaffNo RatingI have known Judge Curran for several years and I think he is always very professional. He reads every case thoroughly and is very knowledgable about the rules of civil procedure. He always conducts himself in a courteous manner...Read More06/04/2012 08:54 AMContact reviewer
15292Civil Litigation - Private
View Details		Judge Curran is one of the finest judges before I have appeared in 35 years at the Bar. He is wonderful at trial, effective, efficient, succinct, respectful and everything else one would want in a trial judge. Always well-prepared...Read More06/04/2012 01:01 AMContact reviewer
15288Civil Litigation - Private
View Details		Judge Curran is exceptionally qualified and hardworking. He is well prepared for hearings and trials. He treats attorneys, litigants, jurors, and court staff with the utmost respect. He is one of the best judges in the Superior...Read More06/03/2012 01:49 PMContact reviewer
15286Court StaffNo RatingJudge Curran is one of the best judges that I have ever seen at work. He is knowledgeable and very efficient. Some people mistake this efficiency for a lack of care about the system or a dislike for lawyers, but he does care deepl...Read More06/03/2012 12:49 PMContact reviewer
15275Probation or Pretrial OfficerNo RatingI have worked in the court system for over 34 years and I have never found a more caring, compassionette and qualified judge as Judge Curran. Judge Curran is an excellent judge and his knowledge of the law as well as his professi...Read More06/03/2012 10:12 AMContact reviewer
15272Civil Litigation - Private
View Details		I’ve been practicing for 28 years and have encountered numerous judges in various settings from restraining order hearings, motion sessions, pre-trials in and out of chambers and trials. My few occasions in front of Judge Curran h...Read More06/02/2012 09:09 PMContact reviewer
14302LitigantNo RatingJudge Curran approached our case thoroughly prepared with professionalism and respect for both sides. He has a pleasant demeanor and his questions to counsel were well reasoned clearly indicating he had thoroughly read the papers ...Read More03/31/2012 01:47 AMContact reviewer
12597Civil Litigation - PrivateNo RatingI am a lawyer and I could not disagree with the last comment more. I have be a trial lawyer for almost 30 years and have tried cases in every county in this Commonwealth, both Superior and District court. Judge Curran is not "out ...Read More12/19/2011 01:14 PMContact reviewer
12466OtherNo RatingI was seated as a juror on a recent case with Judge Curran. I found him to be extremely knowledgeable and respectful to all parties. He took a civil case that had been in the system for six years(!) and had the case settled befo...Read More12/06/2011 09:14 AMContact reviewer
12223LitigantNo RatingHad a very difficult civil case (for me, I was sued)in front of him. Although I did not get the complete result that I hoped for, I walked out satisifed that I had my "day in court". I did not find him to be rude or arrogant. He w...Read More11/03/2011 08:06 AMContact reviewer
12220LitigantNo RatingJudge Dennis Curran is Rude, Arrogant, and presumptuous. He is quick to jump to unwarrented and extreme conclusions when the facts don't support them. It's as if: when a typical/average even-tempered, fair, impartial judge, whe...Read More11/03/2011 02:19 AMContact reviewer
11040LitigantNo RatingHE jumps to conclusions that are not accurate and then apologizes. Does not allow attorney to present all positions if he has made up his mind. Very poor decisions come from his judgement.06/13/2011 01:48 PMContact reviewer
10367OtherNo Ratingmy husband was abused by the plaintiffs for 3 years. The judge allowed at settlement in the neighborhood of 200000 to a woman who took total advantage of her rights as an employee of my husband.He even had the audacity to say that...Read More04/13/2011 02:34 AMContact reviewer
10259Civil Litigation - Private
View Details		A very good judge. Been in front of him numerous times. Does not suffer fools gladly which iritates some lawyers especially big firm types who often think they are better than the rest of us. Moves cases quickly which again offend...Read More03/28/2011 04:16 PMContact reviewer
9889Criminal Defense Lawyer
View Details		Extremely condescending and disrespectful, but relatively even handed about it. The combination of his lack of scholarly acumen and open disdain for big firm lawyers demonstrates that he does not belong on the bench in the common...Read More02/02/2011 02:48 PMContact reviewer
9549Civil Litigation - Private
View Details		He has always been cordial and respectful, knowledgeable and tries to resolve disputes. He does not take advantage of his position. If you treat him, and the courtroom, with respect, he will do the same to you12/10/2010 11:27 AMContact reviewer
5042Civil Litigation - PrivateNo RatingJudge Curran is imperial - he does not read motion papers, oftentimes rules without a hearing, when he does conduct a hearing he doesn't listen and he shows no common sense. In civil cases he is openly biased for the plaintiff, a...Read More03/18/2009 07:52 AMContact reviewer
4268Civil Litigation - Private
View Details		Somewhat gruff temperament, not terribly engaged in oral argument, lazy or worse in analytical ability.01/07/2009 09:38 AMContact reviewer

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