Hon. John Michael Galasso

John Michael Galasso is a seasoned jurist serving as a Justice of the New York Supreme Court, 10th Judicial District. He has been on the bench since 2004, first as an acting justice and then elected in 2013, with his current term expiring December 31, 2028. Galasso earned a B.A. from Long Island University, C.W. Post in 1966 and a J.D. from St. John's University School of Law in 1969. His legal career spans roles as Assistant District Attorney for Nassau County (1969-1978), Attorney at his own firm (1978-1991), Hearing Officer for the Environmental Review Board of Oyster Bay (1978-1991), and Justice of the Nassau County District Court (1991-1998) and County Court (1998-2014). He has also served as Acting Supreme Court Justice (2004-2014) before his election to the Supreme Court. Galasso is an active member of the New York State Bar Association, the Theodore Roosevelt Memorial Park Association, the Columbian Lawyers Association of Nassau County, and several other professional and civic organizations, reflecting his commitment to public service and the legal community.