Attorney Matthew J. Buzzetti was born and raised right here in Elmira, New York. After graduating from Southside High School in 2004, Attorney Buzzetti attended Corning Community College, where he obtained an Associates Degree in Liberal Arts. After graduation, Attorney Buzzetti attended Ithaca College and successfully graduated in 2008 with a Bachelor’s degree in Legal Studies.
Upon completion of his Legal Studies degree, Attorney Buzzetti attended law school in Jacksonville Florida. At Florida Coastal School of Law, Attorney Buzzetti laid the foundation for his legal career. During the summer of his first year, Attorney Buzzetti obtained an internship with the Chemung County Public Defender’s office. Working under the guidance of then Public Defender Attorney Nancy Eraca, Attorney Buzzetti handled felony and misdemeanor cases under a practice Order granted by the Third Judicial Department.
During the summer of his second year of law school, Attorney Buzzetti obtained an internship with the Public Advocate’s Office of Chemung County. While interning at the Public Advocate’s Office, Attorney Buzzetti worked under the direction of the Honorable Richard W. Rich, Jr. (then Public Advocate). During this internship, Attorney Buzzetti handled the Public Advocate’s office caseload in Elmira City Court’s Domestic Violence Court. Additionally, Attorney Buzzetti handled matters in Chemung County Family Court, County Court, and various Town and Village Courts. Upon graduation, Attorney Buzzetti was offered and accepted a full time position with the Chemung County Public Advocate’s office and began his career in August of 2011.
While working with the Chemung County Public Advocate’s office, Attorney Buzzetti gained the in-depth knowledge and practice experience from working alongside the Honorable Richard. W. Rich, Jr. This experience involved handling hundreds of cases of his tenue at the Public Advocate’s office. These cases ranged from family court matters to felony and misdemeanor level criminal matters. Additionally, Attorney Buzzetti litigated matters such as non-jury trial and jury trials.
After working in the public defense community for years, Attorney Buzzetti accepted a position with the City of Elmira as Assistant Corporation Counsel. Working under the guidance of Attorney John J. Ryan, Attorney Buzzetti handled union negotiations, contract disputes, and disciplinary actions for the City of Elmira. Additionally, Attorney Buzzetti was given the privilege to provide legal assistance to the Zoning Board of Appeals, the Historic Preservation commission, and the Planning Board for the City of Elmira.
In March of 2016, Attorney Buzzetti joined the Law Office of Kevin P. Flynn. Attorney Buzzetti continues his career of providing excellent legal representation. From handling criminal matters such as attempted murders and burglaries, to divorce and family court matters, Attorney Buzzetti prides himself on his dedication to his client’s and his profession.
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111 North Main Street, Elmira, NY, 14901
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Posted by anonymous | August 17, 2024 | Hired Attorney
He has very poor communication skills. Not only will Matt not return your phone calls or emails but he will not even respond to the other parties attorney. Talk about unprofessional! During the consultation he seems like he will get things done for you, but the second he gets his retainer money from ...
Posted by anonymous | June 27, 2024 | Hired Attorney
Hired talk the talk can't walk the walk poor lawyer running for Judge so he has no time to do his JOB!
Posted by Jacalyn | February 18, 2023 | Hired Attorney
Matt and his staff are honest and very polite! He goes above and beyond to handle your case! Even though I didn't obtain adoption, there are some things that you cannot control. You have to be patient when waiting for someone to contact you back because they get overwhelmed. I still have full physica...
Posted by Stacey | May 2, 2022 | Hired Attorney
My husband and I hired Matthew Buzzetti to represent us during a custody battle for our daughter back in 2020. Our situation was extremely difficult due to covid which delayed the process. Matthew was extremely patient and reliable. During the 2 year court battle we also had some pretty intense situa...
Posted by anonymous | January 24, 2022 | Consulted Attorney
Matthew is not truthful he is a paid lier, he will not look into anything just goes with whatever someone tells him
"I endorse this lawyer. I first met Attorney Buzzetti back many years ago when he interned at the Public Defenders Office where I was working at the time. Since then, Attorney Buzzetti has developed into a very enthusiastic and seasoned trial attorney. He is a very well versed in the law including criminal, matrimonial and family court proceedings. He is an honest lawyer who has never done wrong by me on the many cases we have been adversaries on. Attorney Buzzetti understands what is in his clients best interest and advises them accordingly."
Family lawyer
2018
Top 100, Association of American Trial Lawyers
2016 - Present
Associate Attorney, The Law Office of Kevin P. Flynn
2014 - 2016
Assistant City Attorney, City of Elmira
2014 - 2016
Attorney, The Buzzetti Law Office
2011 - 2014
Assistant Public Advocate, Chemung County
2017 - Present
Chemung County Bar AssociationPresident
2011 - Present
New York State Bar AssociationMember
2011 - Present
New York State Defenders AssociationMember
2014 - 2017
Chemung County Bar AssociationVice President
2011 - 2015
American Bar AssociationMember
2011
JD - Juris Doctor
2008
BA - Bachelor of Arts
English
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