Matthew Joseph Simone

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Matthew Joseph Simone

also known as Matt Simone

5.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 12 years

DUI and DWI Lawyer at Albany, NY
Practice Areas: DUI & DWI, Criminal Defense, Speeding & Traffic Ticket ... +2 more

210 Great Oaks Boulevard, Albany, NY

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About Matthew

Biography

Call 24/7 (518) 859-9235 for DWI, Criminal, Vehicle & Traffic, and Personal Injury matters.

Practice Areas

5

Practice Areas

DUI and DWI 60%

60%
Criminal Defense 10%

10%
Litigation 10%

10%
Personal Injury 10%

10%
Speeding and Traffic Ticket 10%

10%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes

Retainer

Always


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

Awards

Client's Choice
Client's Choice
2019 2018 2017
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Licenses

Licensed in New York for 12 years

State: New York

Acquired: 2014

Currently Registered

No misconduct found

Location

Gerstenzang, Sills, Cohn & Gerstenzang

210 Great Oaks Boulevard, Albany, NY, 12305-2113

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Online Presence

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Matthew Joseph Simone's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

34 Client Reviews

Showing 1 - 4 of 4 reviews | General Knowledge

Posted by anonymous | March 20, 2026 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

Good outcomes can happen

I can’t recommend Matt enough. Facing a DWAI charge was incredibly stressful, but from the first consultation, he was honest/ transparent, reassuring, and completely professional. Matt explained every step clearly, kept me informed about all my options, and handled my case with real expertise. Thanks... to his hard work, and knowledge, the outcome was far better than I expected. Beyond the legal side, Matt genuinely cared about my wellbeing and helped me move forward. If you ever find yourself in this situation, this is the attorney you want in your corner.

Posted by anonymous | September 25, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Best legal representative in the world!

Mathew J. Simone is the BEST lawyer in the WORLD! TRUST ME FOREVERRRR!! He is very clear, crisp and extremely knowledgeable about the case he is involved with. He is very diligent and honest to the core. He is a highly motivated and a dependable lawyer and is very thorough and meticulous in ...his approach towards the details of a case no matter how complex or lengthy it might become down the road!!! He is very smart and easily approachable no matter what time of the day (basically 24X7). To me he is one of the lawyers that you get to see in the hit TV shows such as the NCIS etc! In my case he fought tooth and nail with the prosecutors for over a year till justice was served in my favor...a BIG THANK YOU Mr. Simone!!! He pursued my case as if it was his own and never gave up on me . He took care of all the miniscule details pertaining to my case and never put any kind of psychological or emotional pressure on me He was very calm and collective whenever he spoke with me. He always assured me that there was no need to PANIC about anything! He gave me this confidence as if there was nothing wrong in the first place! He took care of all the nitty gritty details of this very unique and a rather complicated case on my behalf I am very lucky that I came across him at the right time To me he came in the form of an ANGEL!! I would recommend him and only him to all the people on this earth!

Posted by Shawn | March 23, 2017 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

DUI w/speeding tickets and an assortment of complicating factors.

I came to Matthew with a DUI charge coupled with a high rate of speed offense. As we advanced through the legal process, he uncovered other 'complicating' factors that included previous speeding offenses that seriously impacted the stability of my case. These further aggravating discoveries require...d that Matthew travel to several outlying areas and plead these charges to vacation from my record. What nominally should have been a relatively simple case to process became a tangle of previous convictions that Matthew deftly maneuvered. I was faced with losing my license for a far longer time than anticipated which would have made my work life nearly unsustainable. Matthew exhibited polite professionalism throughout the entire process especially as the scope of the case grew significantly. He eagerly advanced as the challenge presented itself and, above all, he made me feel confident I was in knowledgeable and capable hands.

Posted by anonymous | November 09, 2016 | Hired Attorney

Highly Recommend

Matt is extremely professional, patient and intelligent. He responded quickly and had an impressive grasp of the complicated situations we were trying to address. I have nothing but the highest regard for Matt and would recommend him without reservation.

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Matthew Joseph Simone's Lawyer Endorsements

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Alexander Mainetti

DUI and DWI lawyer | Apr 04

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Matt is an excellent trial attorney who is knowledgeable and experienced in both criminal and injury law. I would recommend him without hesitation."

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Chad Caplan

Criminal defense lawyer | Aug 15

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I've known Matt for many years (since the first day of law school!) and can confidently say that any client would be extremely fortunate to have him as their attorney. Matt is both intelligent and well-versed in the criminal law, and has secured positive outcomes for clients in matters ranging from speeding tickets to DWIs. Matt is also exceedingly responsive to his clients’ needs, always making himself available whenever he is needed. Maybe most importantly, Matt is simply a great, responsible guy. If someone I cared about became involved in a serious criminal matter that required top-notch representation, I'd recommend Matt Simone every time."

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Kevin Litz

DUI and DWI lawyer | Apr 23

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I have known Matt both personally and professionally since his entrance into the legal profession. I have found Matt to be extremely forthright and he has a passion to fight for his clients ensuring there are no loose ends. I would highly recommend and be comfortable with Matt as an attorney for any client with criminal needs."

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Gregory Demarco

DUI and DWI lawyer | Feb 20

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I know Matt very well both professionally and personally. He is one of the hardest-working attorneys I know and is very detail-oriented. He represents his clients diligently and confidently. Matt is an attorney that I will consistently recommend for DUI / DWI, traffic infractions and other criminal defense representation. Additionally, he has the backing of one of the preeminent DUI / DWI firms in New York State."

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Brendan Keller

DUI and DWI lawyer | Feb 15

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mr. Simone represents clients accused of DWI and related offenses to the highest standard. He is an excellent trial attorney and his attention to detail, his in-depth knowledge of criminal and traffic law, and his professionalism in and out of the courtroom lead me to recommend him without reservation."

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Jonathan Cohn

DUI and DWI lawyer | Jun 12

Relationship: Supervised lawyer

"Matthew Simone is an incredible asset to our law firm. Matthew has gained a thorough understanding of DWI law which makes him effective in the courtroom. He is also able to effectively communicate with clients and is truly concerned in obtaining the best possible outcomes."

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Carolyn George

Personal injury lawyer | Aug 18

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"He was fair & hardworking. He came up with a creative solution to resolve an old case with coverage issues. Everyone was happy to get it concluded."

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Julia Diskint

Criminal defense lawyer | May 23

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Joseph Gerstenzang

Criminal defense lawyer | May 13

Relationship: Co-worker

"Matthew Simone is an extremely talented lawyer. Even before I worked with him, I had observed how effective he was at advocating for his clients. His knowledge and experience is not limited to DWI/DWAI drugs defense but also extends to Penal Law offenses of all kinds. I could not more emphatically endorse Matthew."

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Jonathan Cohn

DUI and DWI lawyer

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Kevin Litz

Estate planning lawyer

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Gregory Demarco

Commercial real estate lawyer

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Brendan Keller

Criminal defense lawyer

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Alexander Mainetti

Personal injury lawyer

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Jennifer Boll

Business lawyer

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Paul Sciocchetti

Real estate lawyer

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Carolyn George

Personal injury lawyer

Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2025

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2024

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2023

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2022

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2021

Rising Star, SuperLawyers

2020

2020 Upstate New York Rising Star, SuperLawyers

2020

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2019

10 Best Attorneys, American Institute of DUI/DWI Attorneys

2018

Top 40 under 40, National Trial Lawyers Association

2018

Top 40 Under 40, Association of American Trial Lawyers

2018

Rising Star, American Institute of Legal Advocates

2011

Dean's List, Albany Law School

2009

1st Place in Reeves-Ellington Case Competition, Binghamton University

Work Experience

2016 - Present

Associate Attorney, Gerstenzang, Sills, Cohn & Gerstenzang

2014 - 2016

Associate Attorney, The DeLorenzo Law Firm, LLP

2012 - 2012

Law Intern, Albany County District Attorney's Office

2011 - 2012

Law Intern, Schenectady County Public Defender's Office

Associations

2019 - Present

Schenectady County Bar Association

Member

2018 - Present

National College of DUI Defense

Member

2010 - Present

New York State Bar Association

Member

2015 - 2016

Schenectady County Bar Association, Young Lawyers Committee

Membership Committee

2014 - 2016

Schenectady County Bar Association

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Pugliatti v. Riccio, 130 A.D.3d 1420 (3d Dep't 2015)

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Education

2013

Albany Law School

JD - Juris Doctor

2010

State University of New York, Binghamton

BS - Bachelor of Science

Speaking Engagements

2022

DWI On Trial: The Big Apple XXII To Blow or Not to Blow, That is The Question

2020

New York State Bar Association - Criminal Justice Section To Blow Or Not To Blow & Handling Test Refusals

2019

Schenectady County Bar Association, Brown Bag CLE

To Blow or Not To Blow & Handling Test Refusals

2019

Handling a DWI Case In New York State 2019 Ethic & Playing By The Rules

Publications

2015

Schenectady County Bar Association Newsletter DWI Practice

Languages

English

Activity

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