Zachary H. Johnson

Zachary H. Johnson

4.6
Rating: 8.8

Licensed for 22 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at New York, NY
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Appeals, DUI & DWI ... +2 more

48 Wall Street, 11th Floor, New York, NY

About Zachary

Biography

Practice Areas

5

Practice Areas

Criminal Defense 75%

I am a former Manhattan Assistant District Attorney with extensive trial and appellate experience.

24 years

75%

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Licenses

Licensed in Minnesota for 9 years

State: Minnesota

Acquired: 2016

Authorized to Practice

No misconduct found

Licensed in New York for 22 years

State: New York

Acquired: 2003

Currently Registered

No misconduct found

Location

Galluzzo & Johnson LLP

48 Wall Street, 11th Floor, New York, NY, 10005

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Zachary H. Johnson's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.6 /5.0

11 Client Reviews

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Posted by Angela | January 31, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

So glad we hired him!

My son was falsely accused of several felony offenses. We originally hired Zack's partner, Matt Galluzzo. Throughout the process of meeting with Matt, it was apparent that Zack had much to add to my son's defense. He was hired as second chair and proved to be an invaluable asset. Zack has an extraord...inary attention to detail. He is super sharp, nice, and genuinely cares. This shows in his performance. This guy breaks all the negative stereotypes of lawyers. He's a genuinely good guy and a great lawyer. He will do his best for you and will not take advantage of you. He and Matt won a full acquittal for my son. I will always be grateful for their hard work.

Posted by Jesse | January 28, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Saved my life.

Zach sat second chair at my criminal trial in Kings County Supreme Court. I was facing 9 charges, with a realistic possible sentence of 5-10 years in prison. He was a crucial part of my full acquittal of all charges. He is smart, confident, and fluent with the law, both precedent and procedure. W...hen he had opportunity to speak, in arguing motions, and making objections, he was articulate, forceful, and thorough. I am very glad he was in my corner all throughout the 2 years it took to prepare and litigate this case to such a successful conclusion. Worth every penny, and I couldn't recommend him any more highly. He truly did help to save my life.

Posted by Scott | December 07, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Speeding & Traffic Ticket

Trustworthy and Efficient

Zachary took care of a summons I received for a turnstile ticket that mandated I appear in court. Professional from beginning to end, he was informative and handled the matter efficiently with patience and courtesy.

Posted by SK | November 05, 2015 | Criminal Defense

GREAT SERVICE

I first found out about Zack's law firm through his blog. I was charged with a misdemeanor and was in a desperate position to find an attorney who was experienced with this matter. Because I am a student, I could not commit to anything right away, but he gave me very comprehensive consultations thr...ough a phone call and through a meeting. After that, I knew that I could trust him. Even though I had to change my schedule a few times, he was very understanding and was willing to accommodate my needs. Unlike other attorneys who were just trying to make this issue seem much more serious that it is, it gave me very objective views about the matter. After all, he has a lot of experiences with this kind of charges. You will not be disappointed if you decide to work with Zack. I met many other attorneys during this process but I CAN ASSURE YOU that he was not only competent but also THE MOST RESPONSIBLE, UNDERSTANDING, AND CARING attorney. I can't thank him enough for his service.

Posted by Tristan | October 09, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Zach case work resulted in my case dismissal

April 2015 my husband walked out on our marriage without a clear explanation. Seven days later he lost his new apartment and returned to my apartment with not only things but also his lovers. As I attempted to remove their luggage, my husband grabbed my arm. Instead of fighting back, I yelled out..., "Help, get these crazy people out of my life." Startled, my husband runs out of the apartment to his lover who instructs my husband to call the police and report that I threaten his life with a knife. The police arrested me leaving my apartment open. During my night in jail, they removed their luggage and took $900 and other personal valuables. As a result of my arrest, I was charged with Menacing a serious crime carrying a punishment of 1-2 years in jail. Any criminal record would end my career as a corporate auditor. After on-line research, I found Zachary Johnson and hired him for my defense mainly because of his background with the district attorney(DA). Zach saw my distress and calmed by down. I found him to be personable, sharp and highly familiar with the applicable law and the legal system. After hearing my story, he arranged an unofficial meeting with the prosecutor's office. Zach assured me that if the prosecutor heard my story that would be the end of my case. October 2015, my case was dropped without going to trail. Zach’s legal fees are pricey but with all that I had at risk, I decided this is not the time to look for a bargain. He was always responsive by email or phone to questions. He provided continues updates on the status of my case, and he predicted every legal move. He provided me a sense of comfort throughout the process and got fast results.

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Zachary H. Johnson's Lawyer Endorsements

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Joshua Buhler

Criminal defense lawyer | Mar 15

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have known Zach since the inception of his firm and have enlisted his counsel on behalf of my own clients from time to time, much to their satisfaction. Were a family member or close friend ever to need the advice of a criminal defense attorney, Zach and his firm would be first on my list of attorneys to recommend."

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Nicholas Menasche

Criminal defense lawyer | Oct 09

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Zachary Johnson is a fantastic attorney who gets great results for his clients (the best kind of attorney). Zach is smart, hardworking, and has plenty of trial experience. I regularly refer cases to him."

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Mark Bederow

Criminal defense lawyer | Dec 24

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Zach is a former colleague from the Manhattan DA's Office. He is a critical thinker and excellent at sizing up complex issues and advising a proper and favorable course of action. He has the respect of his colleagues in the legal community and is an outstanding attorney. I enthusiastically endorse him."

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Eric Arnone

Unknown lawyer | Nov 03

Relationship: Co-worker

"Zach Johnson is one of the sharpest and most thorough attorneys I know. An alum of both the Appeals and Trial Divisions of the prestigious Manhattan District Attorney's Office, Zach is a powerful advocate who wins battles on paper and in the courtroom. He is one of the best legal writers I know, and has an uncanny ability to quickly master the procedural rules applicable in any scenario and then forcefully utilize those rules to his advantage. He is thorough, careful, and bright. He is also an attorney who I constantly go to for advice because I highly respect and trust his judgment. For all of these reasons I give Zach Johnson the highest recommendation."

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Matthew Galluzzo

Criminal defense lawyer | Jun 25

Relationship: Co-worker

"I've known Zack Johnson since he was a Manhattan prosecutor and have had the pleasure of working alongside him for several years. I have supreme respect for his lawyering skills - he's smart, organized, thorough, tough, and just incredibly competent in all regards. He can zero in on the critical issues in a case almost immediately and he simply never makes mistakes because he's always prepared and knowledgeable about what he's doing. He's an outstanding lawyer and his peers all know it. I wholeheartedly endorse him."

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Laura Lattman

Criminal defense lawyer | Jan 11

Relationship: Co-worker

"Zack is a detail-oriented and client-focused attorney who consistently receives favorable results for his clients."

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Alexander Kipnis

Criminal defense lawyer | Jan 28

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Zack Johnson is a terrific attorney -- thoughtful, aggressive, and thorough. Notwithstanding these qualities, he also happens to be a very good human being. I had the privilege of working on several cases with him, and recommend him highly."

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Christopher Davis

Criminal defense lawyer | Jun 03

Relationship: Co-worker

"I worked with Zack in the Manhattan District Attorney's Office from 2002 to 2007. Zack was respected throughout the office as an intelligent, hard-working and aggressive prosecutor capable of obtaining favorable results under difficult circumstances. We are both in private practice now handling criminal defense matters. He brings the same commitment to professionalism and aggressive advocacy to his private criminal defense practice. I enthusiastically endorse him and expect that his firm will grow in size and reputation over the next few years."

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Experience

Rating:  8.8 (Excellent)

Honors

2011

Pro Bono Service, The Legal Aid Society

2002

Barrister Award in Trial Advocacy, Temple University - James E. Beasley School of Law

2002

Lynne M. Abraham Award in Crim. Law and Prof. Resp., Temple University - James E. Beasley School of Law

Work Experience

2009 - Present

Partner, Galluzzo & Johnson, LLP

2006 - 2009

Associate, Shearman & Sterling LLP

2002 - 2006

Assistant District Attorney, New York County District Attorney's Office

Associations

2009 - Present

New York City Bar Association, Criminal Advocacy Committee

Member

2006 - Present

New York State Bar Association

Member, Electronic Communications Committee

Sample of Legal Cases

People v. Dailey

Total acquittal

In re Anonymous

Client reinstated to university community

People v. R.

Negotiated plea to a non-criminal offense

People v. Providence

Successfully defended a lower court decision in the NYS Court of Appeals

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Education

2002

Temple University - James E. Beasley School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

N/A

State University of New York, Binghamton

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

Publications

2010

Galluzzo & Johnson LLP New York Criminal Defense Blog

2002

Temple Law Review Staff Editor

Languages

English

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