Matthew J. Galluzzo

The Law Office of Matthew Galluzzo, PLLC

23 years of experience

Eastern District of Michigan, New York, Northern District of Indiana, Southern and the Eastern Districts of New York, District of Connecticut (federal)

Matthew Galluzzo is an intelligent and accomplished litigator who cares deeply about his clients. He concentrates his practice primarily in the areas of criminal defense, criminal appeals, and the representation of whistleblowers. He has experience representing high-profile clients in high-stakes matters, and his tenacious and skillful advocacy routinely yields outstanding results for his clients. He has also helped countless professionals, foreign nationals, and promising students navigate the criminal justice system for the first time, and does so with patience, determination, empathy, and skill. As a result, his clients often rave about him and routinely refer their friends and loved ones to him. In 2023, the nation of France knighted him in recognition of his extraordinary success in defending French nationals in criminal cases across the United States; he is officially a Chevalier in the French National Order of Merit.

Mr. Galluzzo is admitted to practice law in the state courts of New York as well as in several federal courts including the Second Circuit Court of Appeals, the Southern and the Eastern Districts of New York, the Eastern District of Michigan, and the Northern District of Indiana. He is a member of the New York State Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, the New York State Bar Association, the New York City Bar Association, the National Italian American Bar Association, the French-American Bar Association, and the Columbian Lawyers’ Association of New York City.

Criminal Law
Criminal Appeals, Drug Crimes, Expungement, Fraud, Gun Crimes, Internet Crimes, Sex Crimes, Theft, Violent Crimes
Appeals & Appellate
Federal Appeals
Domestic Violence
Domestic Violence Criminal Defense, Domestic Violence Restraining Orders, Victims Rights
DUI & DWI

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Fees
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Eastern District of Michigan
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Languages

  • English:
    Spoken, Written
  • French

Attorney
The Law Office of Matthew Galluzzo, PLLC
2020 –

Current

Avocat-Conseil en Droit Penal (Criminal Lawyer)
Consulat General de France à New York (French Consulate)
2011 –

Current

Partner
The Law Office of Matthew Galluzzo, PLLC
2016 –

2020

Attorney
Galluzzo & Johnson LLP
2009 –

2016

Attorney
Axinn Veltrop & Harkrider LLP
2008 –

2009

Assistant District Attorney
New York County District Attorney’s Office
2001 –

2008

Northwestern University School of Law
J.D.

2001

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Duke University
B.A.

1998

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Knighthood (Chevalier)
French National Order of Merit
2023
In 2023, the nation of France bestowed the prestigious honor of knighthood on Matthew Galluzzo, in recognition of his extraordinary success in defending French nationals accused of crimes across the United States. He is now a Chevalier in the French National Order of Merit.
Young Leader
French-American Foundation
2012
Gold Record for Excellence in Prosecution of Music Piracy
Recording Industry Association of America
2004
Top 100 Trial Lawyers
National Trial Lawyers Association
10.0 Superb Rating
Avvo
New York State Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Member
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New York State Bar Association

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New York City Bar Association

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National Italian American Bar Association

Member
Current
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French-American Bar Association

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Columbian Lawyers’ Association of New York City

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Current
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New York Criminal Bar Association

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Current
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New York State Bar

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Member
2002 –
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Articles & Publications
Rape Claim Like Those in Rubinstein Case are Hard to Prove
New York Daily News
2015
Sex crimes such as the one Sanford Rubenstein is accused of are difficult to prove — but not impossible: former prosecutor
New York Daily News
2014
Websites & Blogs

Website
Matthew J. Galluzzo’s Website Profile
Website
The Law Office of Matthew Galluzzo, PLLC Website
Blog
The Law Office of Matthew Galluzzo, PLLC

The Law Office of Matthew Galluzzo, PLLC
New York Office
11 Broadway
#715
New York, NY 10004
US
Telephone: (212) 344-5180
Cell: (646) 281-8066
Fax: (646) 402-6429
Monday: Open 24 hours
Tuesday: Open 24 hours
Wednesday: Open 24 hours
Thursday: Open 24 hours
Friday: Open 24 hours (Today)
Saturday: Open 24 hours
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Matthew J. Galluzzo

(212) 344-5180