Mr. Gregory J. Watford, Attorney

Gregory J. Watford is the founder and managing partner of The Law Firm of Gregory J. Watford, Esq., PLLC. With offices in Manhattan and Westchester, Attorney Watford and his firm practice criminal defense and civil service employment and job defense. Regarded for his professionalism inside and outside of the courtroom, Attorney Watford has established a well-respected reputation. With the goal of defending and fighting for justice, Attorney Watford works diligently to protect his clients.

To schedule a consultation with Attorney Watford, visit his website, or call 646-580-6675.

• Training Courses:
  
  The Department of Justice's Federal Law Enforcement Arson Prosecutor's Seminar
  The NYPD Narcotics Investigation Course
  The NYPD Sex Crimes Investigator's Course
  The United States Department of Treasury's Money Laundering
  Asset Forfeiture Training Program
  
  Associations:
  
  New York State Bar Association
  New York Criminal Bar Association
  National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

• Elite Lawyer, 2018 - Present

• Drug Crimes
  People v. SD Drugs and weapons charges dismissed against client after it was demonstrated that the arresting officers illegally entered the home of the client and conducted a search of the residence which resulted in the recovery of the items. The officers were seeking to arrest the client’s boyfriend on a traffic violation warrant. Prior to the case being presented to the Grand Jury, Mr. Watford was able to convince the prosecutor that the outstanding warrant needed to be a felony warrant in order to permit the police to forcibly enter the residence of a third party and that there were no exigent circumstances that justified the entry or search of the premises.

• Domestic Violence
  People v. ES Client was arrested for allegedly calling and threatening his ex-girlfriend over the phone. After obtaining and reviewing the telephone records of the parties involved, Mr. Watford was able to prove that the client never called the complainant as alleged. Mr. Watford was able to convince the District Attorney’s Office to dismiss all charges. In a rare turn of events, the ex-girlfriend was arrested and charged with several felony offenses after she admitted to the Assistant District Attorney assigned to the case that she fabricated the allegations.

• Sex Crimes
  People v. ED Client charged with forcible rape by ex-girlfriend. Mr. Watford was hired after client plead guilty to a felony and before he was sentenced to probation. Mr. Watford successfully argued to have plea vacated due to the fact that client was not advised that he would be deported based upon his guilty plea. Thereafter, Mr. Watford filed a motion to dismiss all charges for violating the client's right to a speedy trial which was granted after the complainant repeatedly failed to appear for trial.

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