Matthew Galluzzo is an aggressive and accomplished litigator who cares deeply about his clients. He has experience representing high-profile clients in high-stakes matters and gets outstanding results under pressure. His clients often rave about him and routinely refer their friends and loved ones to him. He concentrates his practice primarily in the areas of criminal defense, appeals, and qui tam/whistleblower lawsuits. Call him or email him to set up a consultation, and you’ll get an honest assessment of your case and a fair quote for his services.
Mr. Galluzzo has represented clients in high-profile civil rights lawsuits, homicide investigations, complex conspiracies involving financial fraud, high-stakes violent crime cases, rape and sexual assault investigations, and a wide variety of other civil and criminal matters. He is a rare attorney in that he possesses the academic legal ability to write sophisticated and winning briefs for New York state's highest appellate court as well as the tenacity and courtroom skill to win jury trials when the stakes are highest. Moreover, judges and prosecutors throughout the city respect him for his professionalism and his zealous advocacy on behalf of his clients. In 2014, the National Trial Lawyers Association named him to its list of the Top 100 trial lawyers in the United States. In 2023, France honored his extraordinary work defending French citizens by making him a knight (Chevalier) in its National Order of Merit.
Mr. Galluzzo began his career at one of the most esteemed prosecutor’s offices in the nation: the New York County District Attorney’s Office. He started in the Appeals Bureau, where he researched complex issues of criminal law, drafted briefs in response to criminal appeals, and argued several times before panels of judges at the Appellate Division, First Department. Mr. Galluzzo later transferred to the office’s Trial Division, where he oversaw the prosecution of hundreds of criminal cases and investigations and tried a dozen felony cases to verdict with an outstanding success rate. As a member of the office’s Sex Crimes Unit, he successfully prosecuted many rapes and sexual assaults. Mr. Galluzzo also developed a reputation as an outstanding domestic violence prosecutor and was promoted to a supervisory position whereby he trained the junior prosecutors in his bureau and supervised the prosecution of their misdemeanor domestic violence cases. Finally, he regularly supervised the office’s Early Case Assessment Bureau and assisted in the investigation of homicides.
As a former member of the renowned Sex Crimes Unit of the Manhattan D.A.'s Office, Mr. Galluzzo has particular expertise pertaining to rape and sexual assault investigations. He has obtained outstanding results for clients charged with rape and sexual assault charges, both at trial and during the pre-trial investigation phases. He has been recognized as a leading expert in rape investigations by the U.S. government, which recently recruited, hired and sent him to go on assignment in South Africa to help improve the training of their prosecutors in the investigation of rapes and sex crimes. He also regularly represents and advises victims of rapes and sexual assaults and students facing disciplinary proceedings at universities. He is also frequently asked to write columns in New York newspapers about pending sexual assault investigations in the news.
Mr. Galluzzo has been interviewed by journalists countless times (in English and in French) for his expert opinion on notable criminal cases, and has appeared in dozens of American and foreign TV, radio, and print news publications including, among others: CNN, Good Day New York (Fox 5 TV), ABC News New York, ABC News US, CBS News New York, CBS News US, Channel 11 News New York,the New York Times, the Wall Street Journal, the New York Post,the New York Daily News, Channel 12 News Brooklyn, the Village Voice, the Associated Press, Yahoo! News, The Washington Times, the BBC (UK), Reuters, The Regional News Network (RNN TV), DNAinfo, Yahoo! France, NPR, Slate, the London Sunday Times, the Globe and Mail (Canada), Radio Canada TV (French); TV-A (Montréal), 98.5 FM (Montréal), Die Spiegel (Germany), France 3 TV, Radio France Info, Atlantico (France), Telefrance 5, BFM-TV (France), Eurovision, France 24, Le Figaro (France), Metro France, LePoint (France), France Inter, Elle Magazine (France), Sudouest (France), Le Parisien, 20 Minutes (France), the New York Financial Press (French edition), Europe 1 (France), The Australian (newspaper), La Libre (Belgium), RadioLive in New Zealand, amNY, ARD (German TV), The Arab Times Online (English), radio in Martinique, African television (Benin), the Angola Press (French), and the Times of Pakistan. He is a co-author of a blog about current issues in criminal law, and he and his innovative use of social media (including Twitter and Facebook) have been profiled by the Wall Street Journal.
Mr. Galluzzo is a French speaking New York Criminal Defense and Civil Rights Attorney. The French Consulate in New York (Consulat Général de France à New York) bestowed upon Mr. Galluzzo the prestigious title of Avocat-Conseil en Droit Pénal in recognition of his zealous representation of French nationals living and working in New York, as well as for his ability to communicate effectively in French. In 2023 he was knighted by France for his work in representing French citiznes. In 2012, the French American Foundation selected him and nine other Americans to participate in its prestigious Young Leaders Program. Past American recipients of this honor include Bill and Hillary Clinton, Sen. Bill Bradley, Gen. Wesley Clark, and Citigroup chairman John Thain. Mr. Galluzzo also maintains regular relationships with the Belgian, Swiss, Australian, and Saudi Arabian consulates, who regularly entrust him to represent their citizens in criminal matters. In 2022, the nation of France knighted him by naming him a Chevalier in the Ordre National du Merite (National Order of Merit), in recognition of his extraordinary service as a criminal defense attorney for French citizens.
Mr. Galluzzo earned his undergraduate degree in economics from Duke University and later attended the prestigious Northwestern University School of Law, where he was a regular on the Dean’s List, served as the co-chair of the Moot Court Board, and worked in the Juvenile Criminal Defense Clinic. He also worked as the teaching assistant for a negotiations course taught to both graduate law and business students.
Mr. Galluzzo is admitted to practice law in New York and Connecticut as well as in the Southern and the Eastern District of New York federal courts. He is a member of the New York State Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, the New York State Bar Association, the New York City Bar Association, the National Italian American Bar Association, the French-American Bar Association, and the Columbian Lawyers’ Association of New York City. Mr. Galluzzo has also previously served as a panelist on the New York City Democratic Party Judicial Screening Committee.
In his spare time, Mr. Galluzzo enjoys piano, guitar, bicycling, basketball, cooking, and travel.
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24 years | 500 cases
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State: Connecticut
Acquired: 2024
No misconduct found
State: New York
Acquired: 2002
No misconduct found
State: Illinois
Acquired: 2003
No misconduct found
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Posted by Samuel | September 24, 2024 | Hired Attorney
Mr. Galluzzo is honest, respectful, attentive, kind, caring and passionate about his clients and what he does. I was referred to him by another attorney he listened to my concerns and agreed to take my case. Before speaking with him I had little hope but after speaking with him and doing some researc...
Posted by Edmond | December 8, 2022 | Hired Attorney
I would like to start by disclosing that I am using an Alias for obvious privacy concerns; however, the views expressed are genuine and true to my personal experience with Matthew Galluzo. I had been in an unfortunate situation, which at the time, could have change the course of my life and wiped out...
Posted by anonymous | November 9, 2018 | Hired Attorney
Matthew Galluzzo defended me with excellent professionalism and was able to resolve my case to a extremely satisfactory conclusion. During my initial consultation he fully explained the process and the expected resolution. He came through and provided all as promised.
Posted by anonymous | June 12, 2018 | Hired Attorney
Mr. Galluzzo is a very able and skilled attorney, who treats his clients with the utmost respect even in the most awkward of situations. Mr. Galluzzo was retained by my parents and not only did he manage to negotiate a very favorable deal on my behalf, he always made us feel comfortable and at ease. ...
Posted by anonymous | March 19, 2017 | Hired Attorney
Spoke to many lawyers before hiring Matt. Could not have made a better decision. He was extremely responsive all the time by phone and email and took the time to explain all possible options and outcomes. His knowledge in the field is absolutely amazing and would highly recommend him.
"I endorse this lawyer. I HAVE KNOWN MATTHEW FOR APPROXIMATELY 10 YEARS IN PASSING THE HALLS IN THE CRIMINAL COURTS . RECENTLY I HAD THE PLEASURE OF GETTING TO KNOW HIM PROFESSIONALLY . MATTHEW HAS A TERRIFIC REPUTATION AND IT IS WELL DESERVED..HE IS A GENTLEMAN AND A VERY PLEASANT NICE GUY."
"An exceptional litigation attorney whose reputation speaks for itself. Highly recommended lawyer."
"I have known Matt for over 13 years now. He is hands down one of the brightest attorneys I have met, and what I would consider a double threat - a top notch trial attorney, and an outstanding legal writer. In addition to being one of the smartest in the pack, quite frankly, what truly sets him apart from the rest is the fact that he cares about his clients so much. Anyone who doubts that assertion should simply check the client reviews on this site, written by a few of the many people who he's helped (some he has flat out saved and given a fresh start on life). When Matt represents you he fights for you as if you were one of his own; and these qualities simply are lacking in our profession. For these reasons, he will always be a go-to lawyer in my book. Matt is simply a winner, and I recommend him to the fullest."
"I've known Matt for several years now and worked with him at the inception of his firm. He's an amazingly talented attorney and I've seen him accomplish the near impossible."
"Matt does very well by his clients, many of whom return to him for later representation. I've worked closely with him and have seen him in action in court - he is able to communicate complicated arguments to a jury in a very persuasive manner. I strongly endorse this lawyer."
"Matthew is an excellent attorney and very knowledgeable in his practice areas. I have sought his guidance from time to time, and he has been extremely helpful. I endorse and recommend him without hesitation."
"I endorse this lawyer. His knowledge of complex legal issues is extensive, based on his AVVO answers."
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2025
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2024
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2023
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2022
Chevalier (Knight), The Nation of France (la Republique Francaise)
2022
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2021
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2020
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2019
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2015
Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers Association
2012
Young Leader, French-American Foundation
2004
Gold Record for Excellence in Prosecution of Music Piracy, Recording Industry Association of America
2001
Dean's List, Northwestern University School of Law
2001
Co-Chair of the Moot Court Board, Northwestern University School of Law
2000
Dean's List, Northwestern University School of Law
1999
Dean's List, Northwestern University School of Law
2020 - Present
Attorney, The Law Office of Matthew Galluzzo PLLC
2016 - 2020
Partner, Galluzzo & Arnone LLP
2011 - 2016
Avocat-Conseil en Droit Penal (Criminal Lawyer), Consulat General de France à New York (French Consulate)
2009 - 2016
Principal, Galluzzo & Johnson LLP
2008 - 2009
Associate, Axinn Veltrop & Harkrider LLP
2001 - 2008
Assistant District Attorney, New York County District Attorney's Office
2009 - Present
Columbian Lawyers Association of the First Departmentmember
2005 - Present
National Italian-American Bar AssociationMember
2003 - Present
New York State Bar AssociationMember
2002 - Present
New York City Bar AssociationMember
2002 - Present
New York State Association of Criminal Defense LawyersMember
Attorney
2009 - 2009
Democratic PartyJudicial Screening Committee
Full acquittal after trial
Full acquittal after trial
Defendant sentenced to no jail or probation, where sentencing guidelines called for 6-12 months in jail.
Full acquittal at trial on rape charges
acquittal at trial
Trial acquittal.
After a lengthy grand jury investigation in which the defense played a significant role in locating witnesses and discovering evidence, all charges were dismissed against Mr. Alvarez. The case was covered extensively by the TV and print media.
Contempt case dismissed by prosecutor; ACD (delayed dismissal) for assault case. No jail, no community service, no fine, etc.
2001
J.D.
1998
Bachelors
2015
2015
Was Robert Durst's confession admissible?
2015
2014
N/A
English
French
Legal Answers
Legal Guides
False rape accusation
30 Oct 2015
Is it true that you can't hit a woman even in self defense?
25 Jan 2015
Case partly seal under 160.55 instead of 160.50, will my original charge show up on rap sheet? Anyway to seal it under 160.50?
24 Mar 2014
Arrest to Sentencing in New York State Courts - Part 3
11 Nov 2010
Understanding New York Criminal Court Orders of Protection
11 Nov 2010
Understanding Possession with Intent to Sell in New York
03 Oct 2010
