Mr. Gregory J. Watford | Attorney

Mr. Gregory J. Watford

Mr. Gregory J. Watford

Criminal, DUI-DWI, Expungement, Assault, Drug Crimes, Theft, Weapons Possession, Violent Crimes, Civil Service Employment and Job Defense

Experience: 30 years
Language(s): English

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About Gregory

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.

For more information, call 646-580-6675.

Experience

Managing Partner

The Law Firm of Gregory J. Watford, Esq., PLLC

2020 - Present

Managing Partner

Watford Jackson, PLLC

2018 – 2020

Senior Litigation Associate

Koehler & Isaacs, Llp

2013 – 2018

Solo Practitioner

The Law Offices Of Gregory J. Watford

2001 – 2013

Administrative Law Judge

NYC Taxi & Limousine Commission

2003 –2006

Of Counsel

Jane N. Barrett And Associates

2003 – 2004

Litigation Associate

Koehler & Isaacs, Llp

1999 – 2001

Litigation Associate

Dienst & Serrins, Llp

1998 – 1999

Assistant District Attorney

New York County District Attorney's Office

1993 - 1998

Summer Associate

Proskauer Rose Llp

1992

Research Assistant To Professor Cheryl Wade

Hofstra University School Of Law

1991 - 1992

Summer Associate

Chadbourne & Parke

1991

Admission

Verified New York

1995

Education

John Jay College Of Criminal Justice

Bachelor of Science (Criminal Justice)

1985

Recognitions & Achievements

Associations
  • 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
Honors / Awards
  • Elite Lawyer
    2018 - Present

Notable Work

Cases

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.

Founded 2020

The Law Firm of Gregory J. Watford, Esq., PLLC Highlights

Criminal, DUI-DWI, Domestic Violence & Neglect, , Assault, Drug Crimes, Theft, Weapons Possession, Violent Crimes, Expungement, Civil Service Employment and Job Defense

Firm Size: 1 Attorney
Firm Locations: 1
Languages: English