Client Reviews

I found myself in such a dark place thinking only God could understand and help me through this horrible situation. But Matthew Galluzzo did. And he did so in a very kind, compassionate and respectful manner. Enough said.

We hired Matt when my son was arrested on several very serious felony charges. Matt is not only very knowledgeable about the law, he genuinely cares about his clients. He was patient and professional, inside the courtroom and out, in what turned out to be a very long process. He worked closely with our family and was receptive to our input. We are all extremely grateful to Matt and his partner, Zack, because our case resulted in a full acquittal. If you need a great lawyer and great firm with reasonable costs, call this guy.

We found Galluzzo & Johnson Law when my husband was falsely accused of a crime, which snowballed into various other criminal charges. It was terrifying. Matt was with us from the night of the arraignment, where he moved quickly and under pressure, successfully arguing bail down by 67% of what the judge initially asked. He continued to work very closely with us over the course of the 27 grueling months that followed. He worked hand-in-hand with us, late nights and weekends for what tallied over 800 days of our lives, and put his true energy into this case. It was an incredibly tough case, which Matt led to acquittals on all nine charges that would have been incredibly detrimental to our lives. In such dire situations, lawyers are poised to take advantage of those who are vulnerable. We were not a number or an invoice to him. I am so grateful for The Law Office of Matthew Galluzzo's reasonable and fair client fees. So much was drained from us, but this fair attorney had the honor to work hard but never take advantage. I hope no one ever needs a criminal defense attorney as we did, but if so, I would recommend Matt Galluzzo without hesitation.

We worked closely together for 2 years, went all the way to trial and got a full acquittal on all of 9 charges, an outcome I didn't dare to even hope for. If I had been convicted on even a few of the charges, I could have spent 5-10 years in prison. He worked closely with medical experts, eyewitness identification experts, investigators, as well as all the input that came from me and my family, and he synthesized all of that into a compelling case at trial. I thank God that we found him and his partners and that they were able to see this case through to such a successful end. I could not possibly recommend anyone more highly.

We found Galluzzo & Johnson Law when my husband was falsely accused of a crime, which snowballed into various other criminal charges. It was terrifying. Matt was with us from the night of the arraignment, where he moved quickly and under pressure, successfully arguing bail down by 67% of what the judge initially asked. He continued to work very closely with us over the course of the 27 grueling months that followed. He worked hand-in-hand with us, late nights and weekends for what tallied over 800 days of our lives, and put his true energy into this case. It was an incredibly tough case, which Matt led to acquittals on all nine charges that would have been incredibly detrimental to our lives. In such dire situations, lawyers are poised to take advantage of those who are vulnerable. We were not a number or an invoice to him. I am so grateful for The Law Office of Matthew Galluzzo's reasonable and fair client fees. So much was drained from us, but this fair attorney had the honor to work hard but never take advantage. I hope no one ever needs a criminal defense attorney as we did, but if so, I would recommend Matt Galluzzo without hesitation.

Avvo is the website that lead to me Mr. Galluzzo, and I am very thankful that it did. I was charged with two misdemeanors: Petit Larceny and Criminal Possession of Stolen Property. This was my first time dealing with the criminal justice system - and I truly did not have a clue about what to expect (how to find a lawyer, the legal process, etc.) I called Mr. Galluzzo and he met with me the very next day, and gave me a free hour long (it actually even went over the hour) consultation. He was so understanding of my situation, and the fact that I was "inexperienced" with the legal system. He took the time to listen to my entire story, walked me through what I was being charged with, explained what he believed could / would occur based on his experience, and what the next steps would be. One of the biggest things I want to comment on about Mr. Galluzzo is that he is very responsive. Whenever I had a question or concern, he would always get back to me in a very timely manner - and I never felted "rushed" when talking to him. He even answered multiple calls when he was on vacation with his family! I could truly tell that he wanted to make sure that I was as comfortable as I could be during the entire process - and for that I am extremely grateful. I was asked by the District Attorney assigned to my case to meet before my court appearance date. Mr. Galluzzo met with me for nearly two hours the day before, and went over every question I had / could think of. When the day came to appear at the District Attorney's office - Mr. Galluzzo could tell that I was a bit "nervous" and he even met with me 30 min before to calm me down and go over any "last minute" questions / concerns. After the meeting - Mr. Galluzzo informed me that the case against me would be dismissed. Overall, I am just extremely grateful for all that Mr. Galluzzo did for me. He is a very kind, understanding, and professional attorney - who demonstrates that he clearly cares about his clients. I would HIGHLY recommend him to anyone.

I wanted to take a moment to express my gratitude to you, Matthew Galluzzo; the high watermark of seasoned, consummate professionalism with exemplary, nuanced interpersonal acumen, a rapier keen wit, extensive experience and a veritable cache of verifiable accomplishments, the Lord used you to literally save my life. When I think about how profoundly and irredeemably incarceration would have adversely affected me and all i would have irrevocably lost, I can't help but thank God for all of your help. Thank you for being personable, transparent, patient with me, and for not making me feel like a reprobate.

The first time I met Matthew Galluzzo, he was very professional towards me. He listened to me and always kept our meetings with each other straightforward, honest and real. He took his time with me, he was never in a rush, never overlooking any of my questions, and always very respectful towards me and my family…. He is a real good lawyer and a professional who knows the law and knew how to represent a client who was depending on it. He believed in me and I felt it and knew then, like I do now, that he was Heaven sent… … My trial was the real deal and I was facing serious charges. I was found not guilty and Matt saved my life. I will always be grateful for this and appreciate the second chance in life…. I cannot take for granted what Matt has done for me… Galluzzo & Johnson proved my innocence. I am truly blessed and fortunate…

Thank you Matt, you saved my son and you saved our family. God bless you.

Matthew, thank you! It has been a pleasure working with you and I have to say that you have helped me keep my sanity...!

I want to thank you again for all the energy that you expended on behalf of our children during the weekend – your presence by their sides reassured them throughout this traumatic experience and reduced their suffering.

We really appreciate all your efforts in this matter… you did a great job.

Matt, thank you for your assistance in helping our friends over the weekend. We very much appreciate your attention and involvement. It was great comfort to the family to have you on the case and be able to communicate in French as well.

In 2009 I got arrested for Identity Theft In the First Degree. I thought it was the end of my freedom. Then, I began to think seriously about how would I get out from jail for a very serious offence. The first attorney I had did not seem too interested in my case. Later, I was introduced to a new lawyer. This time was different. My new lawyer and I started working together as a team from day one. After a few negotiations with the judge, my offer, seven years in jail and, a felony, decreased to six months in jail and a misdemeanor. I thank my lawyer, Matthew Galluzzo, for all his attention and care for me and my case. I can't say more. He is just the best!

Thanks Zack for helping to calm a frantic mother! After talking to you both I knew my son was in good hands!

Matt, I can't thank you enough for all your help. You were quite impressive today… You can rest assured that I will recommend you highly to anyone I know… Again, on behalf myself and my family - thank you so much.

Matt Galluzzo and his firm represented me on two occasions. First I was arrested under the NYPD’s Domestic Violence “mandatory arrest” policy based on a false report made by a mentally ill in-law who was in fact institutionalized involuntarily right after making the complaint and at the time of my voluntary surrender. Matt represented me and diligently attempted to negotiate an alternate solution given that the complainant was under a mandatory extended psychiatric hold (wound up being nearly six months) for threatening suicide to police officers and other displayed psychotic behavior, with the promise of a lawsuit if they followed through with the arrest. The NYPD did arrest and Matt was there and did an excellent job in court in my behalf, getting me released on my own recognizance. Rather than admit fault, the DA chose the let the charge time out and lapse without a response, ending with the charges being fully dismissed based on my rights for a speedy trial. Matt and his partners subsequently represented me in suing the NYPD for violation of my constitutional rights for an unreasonable arrest and confinement. Police officers have “qualified immunity” which is a very significant barrier shielding them from a lawsuit, but Matt and his partners were still willing to represent me as we all mutually agreed the principal of the matter was that the NYPD acted with a myopic view of the circumstances, not exercising proper judgement, and abused their authority. The process was made easy with Matt’s expert legal counsel, and the city settled which to me represented that the NYPD was held accountable for arresting an innocent person without reasonable cause. Matt and his partners are highly competent, hardworking, personable, and to me were a bargain for the level of legal expertise and representation I received. I would highly recommend this firm and Matt to anyone requiring legal representation, you will be in very good hands.

Mr. Galluzzo is open to ideas and very easy to work with. He carefully listens to the concerns and addresses them immediately. He is a very good team player and is never intimidating with the legal issues. I really enjoyed working with him. Fortunately for us, the outcome was miraculous thanks to his pertinent strategies.

I recommend Matthew Galluzzo with no hesitation. Absolutely a skillful and competent lawyer that I highly recommend. And a very nice person on the top of it.

My spouse and I hired Matthew Galluzzo to handle the case of a family member who was arrested and charged with multiple felonies. Matthew immediately put us at ease with his confidence and intelligence, and we knew from the beginning that we and our loved one would be in good hands. While our family member was facing up to 25 years in prison, Matthew was able to negotiate a plea deal that reduced the sentence to only one year (!). Our loved one is now out on parole leading a productive life, and thanks to Matthew this traumatic ordeal is now only a distant memory for him/her. We feel fortunate to have found Matthew Galluzzo and his firm in our time of need, and we would not hesitate to retain him again.

Mr. Galluzzo and his team at The Law Office of Matthew Galluzzo are absolutely one of the best at what they do. The work tirelessly at getting the best possible result for the case at hand and they truly care about their clients. Galluzzo and his team were able to overturn and vacate my guilty plea, then taking a big risk where I could have faced a large amount of time in prison Galluzzo took my case to trial. He walked in there with the confidence and swagger as if he already knew everything would work out for me, he laid out every single fact and hole in the prosecutions case to the jury and came away with a full acquittal on every charge after just one hour of deliberations. In an instant, I had my life back! I would most certainly recommend Matthew and his team to anyone in need of legal help. Thanks again Matt!

I had retained a lawyer from a larger firm. However, after few meetings and court dates, I felt I needed a new lawyer, who is more responsive to my needs and is sympathetic to what I was going through. So I approached Mr. Galluzzo and he listened to me, offered suggestions, kept up with the court proceedings and at the appropriate time filed a motion to dismiss the charges, which was granted. Charges against me were dropped and I was free and relived. I would recommend Mr. Galluzzo any time.

Matthew Galluzzo saved the day when the unthinkable happened. Every phone call was returned within minutes. All email correspondences were replied to expeditiously. Matt handled our case as if it was a member of his own family in the courtroom. Despite all the obstacles along the way, Matt's legal team deftly navigated each one of them. We will be forever grateful to Matt Galluzzo for fighting for us to get the best possible outcome.

I work as a medical doctor and was arrested in regards to an assault complaint. Given the circumstances, I risked losing my job, medical license, and even a prestigious and competitive fellowship opportunity. I hired Attorney Galluzzo to represent me after doing careful research regarding the best criminal defense attorneys in NYC, and additionally some friends in the law industry highly recommended him. As the title states, Attorney Galluzzo is the consummate professional. He immediately put me at ease, developed a very clear understanding of the case itself, and always kept me informed. I appreciated the fact that he had a warm demeanor and was very approachable and easy to talk to. He was always accessible, whether by phone or e-mail. He presented my options in a simplified manner, which was important given the fact that matters of courts can be quite overwhelming to the uninitiated. Most importantly, Attorney Galluzzo had a thorough understanding of the law itself. With his help, the entire case was dismissed. I recommend him with the utmost praise and respect.

In less than an hour of assessing my case, Mr. Galluzzo had a clear direction and evoked a confident demeanor that was infectious. During the course of several court appearances he was always prepared, and took more than a personal interest when errors in court procedure occurred. Mr. Galluzzo quickly developed my defense, having prepared and submitted to the court a lucid motion that essentially exposed opponents' weak attempt to inflict a legally meritless decision against me. I have no doubt that that the favorable results received from the court were strictly due to the professional efforts and quality defense presented on my behalf by Mr. Galluzzo and his office. A quality law firm, through and through!

Matthew is the type of lawyer that feels more of a friend than an attorney. He is sensitive with a calm understanding demeanor. He proved to me to be very knowledgeable with a high degree of insight in the legal system. He made me feel "protected". I've had to use attorney's in the past for various reasons but Matthew by far, is someone I would highly recommended over the others. He defines what I had hoped to see in someone representing me.

As we were related to an unexpected legal matter, we were suggested to reach out to Matthew J Galluzzo for advice. We got the outcome we expected in a very efficient way, without complications nor hassle. Thank you Matthew!

Last year I was charged with two separate felonies, that were only tangentially related. Initially I hired a different attorney that came at the recommendation of an ex boyfriend. However, after I eventually decided to fire this lawyer because he was a huge bully, grossly overpriced, and fairly incompetent, a friend who is a criminal defense attorney in another state recommended that I call Matthew and his firm. I sent Matt and his partner an email and received a response almost immediately. From the start Matt was upfront, responsive, funny and made me feel absolutely comfortable. I was dealing with fairly simple criminal charges that my previous lawyer made seem much more complicated. However, Matt was able to get me an excellent deal, and even when we ran into a small hiccup (that was completely my fault), Matt was on top of things and I never once felt like my case was not important to him. He was able to get the two felonies pled down to two misdemeanors with no jail time and only unsupervised probation. Matt and his team know their stuff, and are incredibly supportive and understanding. I wish I had come to Matt with my case first, but I am fortunate that I found him eventually! I do know that I got the absolute very best deal possible and am eternally grateful for his counsel!

Matthew Galluzzo saved my life! The experience being represented by The Law Office of Matthew Galluzzo was life changing. Matthew J Galluzzo & Katherine defended me to the final hour. I was found innocent to this very day. I honor and appreciate everything The Law Office of Matthew Galluzzo has done for me and the other clients I introduce to this firm and yet again was very successful in changing their life. Thank you Matt!

Matt got me the best deal possible with the climate was not good for gun cases I got 4 months did 75 days and came home to my job my first lawyer was already to plea 2 years so I am extremely happy that I chose Matt as my attorney.