New Jersey Criminal Defense & DUI Attorneys
James P. Patuto is a founding partner for the law firm of Galantucci & Patuto. He is a graduate of Rutgers University and Rutgers School of Law. Mr. Patuto began practice as an Assistant Prosecutor in the Essex County Prosecutor’s Office, assigned to the Trial Section. Read Entire Bio
Recognized as a Super Lawyer, S. Emile Lisboa IV devotes his practice to the rigorous defense of those accused of crimes. A former prosecutor, he is double certified as a Criminal & Municipal court trial attorney, he represents people in both state and federal courts on charges ranging from murder and street crimes to fraud and complex white-collar crimes. Mr. Lisboa’s client list includes professional athletes, entertainers, lawyers, doctors, business leaders, law enforcement employees, public officials, college students, friends and neighbors. Read Entire Bio
Over the course of his career, Richard G. Potter has developed extensive trial experience in criminal and civil cases in the Superior Court and in municipal courts throughout New Jersey, including representing clients accused of Medicare fraud, firearms charges, serious drug charges, and crimes of violence, including murder, sexual assault, and child abuse. Read Entire Bio
David J. Altieri joined Galantucci & Patuto in 2010 following his clerkship with the Honorable Harry G. Carroll, who at the time served as the Presiding Judge of the Criminal Part in Bergen County and then transferred to the Chancery Division. Judge Carroll now sits on the Appellate Division. Read Entire Bio
Philip De Vencentes, a Partner in the firm since 1985, focuses on appellate and trial court motion practice in both the state and federal courts, and works closely with the firm’s other attorneys in complex criminal and civil cases in drafting and arguing pre-trial motions; choosing and working with expert witnesses; researching and addressing trial issues of law and evidence; and preparing requested jury instructions. Read Entire Bio
Kristina L. Diaz-Cooper is of counsel to Galantucci & Patuto. Her practice focuses on Family Immigration matters, such as petitions, applications such as Adjustment of Status, U Visa's and VAWA petitions, New Process, Humanitarian Parole, EAD’s, TPS, Naturalization, Permanent Resident Renewals, Asylums, Relief under CA and Cancellation of Removal and BIA Appeals. Entire Bio.
We are heartbroken to announce the passing of Mr. Galantucci on October 8, 2021. A founding partner for the firm of Galantucci and Patuto, he received his law degree from New York Law School where he participated in Law Review and received the American Jurisprudence Award. He had been a member of the bar since 1970. Read Entire Bio
Prior to his passing, Judge Huot had a long and distinguished career as a Judge of the New Jersey Superior Court, the Honorable Paul R. Huot joined the firm of Galantucci & Patuto as Of Counsel in 1998. He will forever be remembered as a highly respected jurist, known for his integrity, fairness, and knowledge of the law. Read Entire Bio