Matthew J. Galluzzo

Matthew J. Galluzzo is the founding attorney of The Law Office of Matthew Galluzzo, located in New York City, New York. His practice serves residents statewide, including Manhattan, Brooklyn, Bronx, Queens, Staten Island, Westchester, Nassau County and Suffolk County. Licensed to practice law in the state courts of New York, he is also admitted before the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 2nd Circuit, the U.S. District Courts for the Southern and Eastern Districts of New York, the U.S. District Court for the District of Connecticut, the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Indiana and the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan. 

Proficient in handling criminal defense cases, he takes on legal matters involving: 

·       DUI appeals

·       Homicide 

·       Rape and sexual assault investigations 

·       Federal civil rights lawsuits (including claims of police brutality, financial fraud and federal whistleblower lawsuits) 

Mr. Galluzzo completed his undergraduate studies in economics at Duke University, graduating in 1998. He went on to pursue his interest in law at Northwestern University Pritzker School of Law, earning his Juris Doctor in 2001. While at law school, he consistently made it to the dean’s list for multiple semesters, further substantiating his exceptional academic performance. He is fluent in English and French, a capability that enables him to cater to a diverse clientele. 

Rated “Superb” on Avvo, Mr. Galluzzo’s clients and peers appreciate his services for his diligent work ethic and shrewd legal acumen. Moreover, he is the recipient of the Client’s Choice Award Badge and hosts many positive client testimonials and peer endorsements on the site. An active member of the New York legal community, he maintains affiliations with many prominent organizations, such as the Columbian Lawyers Association – First Department, the National Italian American Bar Association, the New York State Bar Association, the New York City Bar Association and the New York State Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers. 

A multitude of organizations have recognized the commitment and dedication Mr. Galluzzo showcases for his clients and the larger community. His efforts have been acknowledged by the National Trial Lawyers (Top 100 Trial Lawyers in 2015), the French-American Foundation (Young Leader in 2012) and the Recording Industry Association of America (Gold Record for Excellence in Prosecution of Music Piracy in 2004). Furthermore, owing to his exceptional service as the Avocat-Conseil to the French Consulate of New York, he was knighted by the nation of France and holds the title “Chevalier in the French National Order of Merit.”