Matthew D. Myers

Matthew D. Myers

4.4
Rating: 9.0

Licensed for 34 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at New York, NY
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

405 Lexington Avenue, Chrysler Building-64th Fl., New York, NY

About Matthew

Biography

Practice Areas

1

Practice Area

Criminal Defense 100%

Federal and Multi-State Trial Attorney

36 years | 12,000 cases

100%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Retainer

Always


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in New York for 34 years

State: New York

Acquired: 1991

Currently Registered

No misconduct found

Location

Matthew D. Myers

405 Lexington Avenue, Chrysler Building-64th Fl., New York, NY, 10174

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Matthew D. Myers's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.4 /5.0

14 Client Reviews

5 star (12)
4 star (0)
3 star (0)
2 star (0)
1 star (2)

Posted by Kim | August 27, 2019 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Professional

Mr. Myers was professional and responded quickly to my concerns (very rare in my experience with other lawyers). He was also direct about what we could expect, and the result was even better than expected, which I attribute to his listening to the client, preparing a strategy as well as negotiating i...n a very difficult federal case with wide latitude for discretion on the judge’s part to sentence on a violation.

Posted by German | August 14, 2019 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Matt Myers

Matthew D. Myers is not only a professional lawyer but he takes his time to explain exactly what the case is about and what should be done! I’m extremely happy and satisfied with the results and how the case turned out! I would definitely recommend him to family and friends! I wish at least ten perce...nt of lawyers that are out there would be as professional as he is! Great job Matt and thank you so much!

Posted by anonymous | August 8, 2019 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Unreliable and Unprepared

I hired Myers to defend me in a case involving multiple charges, including felonies. I was not guilty of most of the charges against me, especially the more serious ones. Myers did not introduce hard evidence I provided him with, evidence which refuted the more serious charges against me. Myers faile...d to mount an effective defense on my behalf. Myers came to trial unprepared, unfocused, and confused on basic facts. His failures were a primary cause in getting me convicted on all counts. Myers was totally ineffective as a defense attorney in my case.

Matthew Myers

Replied last August 12, 2019

I had won 6 state court trials in a row when this client ask me to represent him. I was his third lawyer which should tell you something. The trial judge specifically told him he had no defense because of the way the statute was drafted. He refused to believe anyone. He proceeded to trial without a defense to the charges. The judge clearly thought he perjured himself on the witness stand. It is sad that after all of this he has still not understood what he has done. Writing this unfounded misleading review helps nobody.

Posted by Paul | April 23, 2019 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Customer

I was not expecting criminal trouble in my life but it found me. I began asking the right people for a good attorney and Matt Myers name came up more then once. After meeting him I felt so much better. Enormously thorough, punctual and most importantly did everything he said he would for the price he... quoted me. Walking into court with the right lawyer changes everything.

Posted by Jason | April 11, 2019 | Consulted Attorney

This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.

Absolute pro, as good as it gets in New York.

I've known Matt for many years and consider him to be in the top tier of lawyers in New York. Although my practice has taken me upstate and out of the private sphere, I still turn to Matt regularly for thoughts and advice about my own cases. He's creative, he's knowledgeable, and he's clever. ...It is easy to leverage experience and familiarity to get decent results, but it is much more challenging to continually improve and advance your practice to stay abreast of the trends of modern society. That's Matt. I remain grateful to him for all of his advice and guidance and I vigorously recommend him to anyone jammed up in New York City or anywhere else.

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Matthew D. Myers's Lawyer Endorsements

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Kevin Prue

Criminal defense lawyer | Apr 11

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Not a lot of guys with more knowledge and expertise in criminal defense."

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Brad Sage

Criminal defense lawyer | Feb 09

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Matthew Myers is a consummate professional and exceptional attorney. If I had a family member charged with a crime, his number would be the one that I call."

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John DeProspo

Criminal defense lawyer | Feb 03

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Attorney Myers is a dedicated, highly-skilled lawyer well-respected within the legal community. I fully endorse him."

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Diane Ferrone

Criminal defense lawyer | Jan 16

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"In the summer of 2014, I tried a high profile criminal case with Matt. I was extremely impressed with his courtroom skills, including his ability to cross examine difficult witnesses and deliver a compassionate and effective closing argument. He is a truly fantastic lawyer and a superb trial attorney."

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Joseph Conza

Criminal defense lawyer | Jan 16

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Highly professional and always the most prepared lawyer in the courtroom."

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Carolyn Wilson

Criminal defense lawyer | Dec 17

Relationship: Supervised lawyer

"Matt Myers is an extremely highly qualified attorney. He is one of the most persuasive lawyers I have ever had the pleasure of working with. His dedication and work ethic are without peer."

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Edward Barrett

Criminal defense lawyer | Dec 16

Relationship: Worked for lawyer

"If you are ever in trouble, Matthew Myers should be the first person you call. His experience, superior trial skills, courthouse reputation, knowledge of the law, and client rapport give his clients the best results possible. He is an outstanding person both as a professional and as a friend. Bottom line: nobody fights for their clients harder than Matthew Myers."

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Nick Wooldridge

Criminal defense lawyer | Nov 24

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Top Notch...Best of the Best, he knows his craft."

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Jason Richland

Criminal defense lawyer | Nov 12

Relationship: Worked for lawyer

"Expert litigator. Good on the law, better on his feet. Myers is as good a representation as you can get in New York City. If I find myself in handcuffs, the first call I'd make would be to Matt Myers."

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Nick Wooldridge

Criminal defense lawyer

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Jason Richland

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Experience

Rating:  9.0 (Superb)

Honors

2019

Top US Lawyers, Top Attorneys of North America

2015

Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers Association

2013

Retained, Lead Attorney-Boston Bombing Trial

1998

Thurgood Marshall Award, New York City Bar Association

Work Experience

2000 - Present

Sr. Partner, Myers Singer Galiardo

1996 - 2000

Staff Attorney, NYCDS

1995 - 1996

Trial Trainer, NY Legal Aid Society

Associations

2013 - Present

NYCDS

Chairman of the Board of Directors

Federal Bar Council

National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

New York City Bar Association

2015 - 2016

The National Trial Lawyers Top 100

Sample of Legal Cases

People v. Jean Phillipe

Case Dismissed

People v. Israelov

Not Guilty Verdict

Boston Bombing Trial

Acquitted of Counts Convicted of Others

People v. Mancuso

Not Guilty Verdict

People v. Matos

Not Guilty Verdict

US v. Vitoulis

Not Guilty Verdict

Smerfs Founder gets Probation

Probation

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Education

1990

Western New England College School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1987

Susquehanna University

1985

Wake Forest University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2013

Criminal Defense

Trial Strategy

Publications

2015

Trial Lawyers Magazine National Trial Lawyes Top 100

Languages

Spanish

Activity

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