Atty. Gregory Jay Watford

Atty. Gregory Jay Watford

Gregory Jay Watford is a lawyer practicing employment and labor, dui and dwi, violent crime and 3 other areas of law. Gregory received a B.S. degree from John Jay College of Criminal Justice in 1985, and has been licensed for 31 years.

New York New York 31 yrs experience 31 year
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About Gregory Jay Watford at a glance

Gregory Jay Watford is an Attorney based in New York, New York, practicing at The Law Firm of Gregory J. Watford, Esq., PLLC. They have 31+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1995. Their practice focuses on dui/dwi, criminal defense, employment, dv defense, and expungement. Admitted to practice in New York (1995), U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York (1998), and U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York (1998). Educated at Hofstra University School of Law (J.D., 1993) and John Jay College of Criminal Justice (B.S. Criminal, 1985). Serands clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Gregory Jay Watford is a lawyer practicing employment and labor, dui and dwi, violent crime and 3 other areas of law
  • Gregory received a B.S. degree from John Jay College of Criminal Justice in 1985, and has been licensed for 31 years
  • Gregory practices at The Law Firm of Gregory J. Watford, Esq., PLLC in New York, NY

Practice Areas Explained

Gregory Jay Watford's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Gregory Jay Watford handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

DUI / DWI Defense

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Criminal Defense

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Employment Law

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Domestic Violence Defense

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Expungement & Sealing

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in New York

Practicing law in New York. Legal matters in New York are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in New York are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate New York state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in New York brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in New York courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Gregory Jay Watford

Where is Gregory Jay Watford's law office located?
Gregory Jay Watford's law practice is located in New York, New York. The firm is The Law Firm of Gregory J. Watford, Esq., PLLC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Gregory Jay Watford handle?
Gregory Jay Watford focuses on dui/dwi, criminal defense, employment, dv defense, expungement. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has Gregory Jay Watford practiced law?
Gregory Jay Watford has 31+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1995.
Where did Gregory Jay Watford go to law school?
Gregory Jay Watford earned their education at (J.D., 1993); (B.S. Criminal, 1985).
How can I contact Gregory Jay Watford for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Hofstra University School of Law
- 1993
B.S. Criminal
John Jay College of Criminal Justice
- 1985

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 1995
U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York
Admitted: 1998
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York
Admitted: 1998

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