Gregory Jay Watford

Gregory Jay Watford

also known as Gregory J. Watford

5.0
Rating: 7.0

Licensed for 30 years

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Licensed in New York for 30 years

State: New York

Acquired: 1995

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5.0 /5.0

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Showing 1 - 1 of 1 review | Domestic Violence

Posted by Emil | March 29, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Domestic Violence

Saved My Life

In 2007 I had a bad break up with a very vindictive and volatile woman. The last year or so of the relationship was a living hell. The following year she accuse me of threatening her. She went to the police with this lie and got me arrested. Now usually men do not stand a chance of winning these, he ...said she said cases, when it comes to domestic violence. I went to Mr. Watford and he took on my case. From the very beginning he requested the phone records. Once he received the phone records he saw a immediately there were holes in the woman's story. There was no phone call placed at the time she claimed I called her. He immediately contacted the ADA and requested she checked the phone records. 5 months later still in the preliminary stage the Bronx ADA finally looked at the phone records, this causing her to question the plaintiff. After questioning the plaintiff she finally admitted that this was a lie. The judge dismissed the case cleared my name. It was suggested to me that I bring her up on charges and she would be prosecuted, and so I did. But in order to do that I had to get her arrested. Now this was difficult to do because no police officer in the precinct I went to would do this. Mr. Watford Helped my mother and I draft a letter to the police commissioner, the Bronx district attorney, and various other figures who would help in this situation. Once the letters were sent out we received a phone call from the ADA sending me to the domestic violence unit to file a report so the young lady could be arrested. She was arrested and eventually we went before a grand jury and she was brought up on felony charges. After the trial she was convicted on five counts. I was given a 5-year permanent order of protection and my name was absolutely cleared and exonerated. I could not have done this with Mr. Watford's help, professionalism, and experience. From start to finish he handled himself with the confidence that I expect any attorney to handle themselves in the courtroom and dealing with his client. I have given his number to countless friends, acquaintances, and business associates. All have used him and has had great success with his representation. I would love to say thank you to Mr. Watford for being the great Attorney that he is.

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Mathew Paulose

Criminal defense lawyer | Oct 31

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. He is calm cool and collected. His pragmatism helps his clients see the world (and their fate) in rational terms. An all around good lawyer and good person."

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Joey Jackson

Criminal defense lawyer | Oct 01

Relationship: Other

"Exceptional Attorney!!! Very thorough, detailed oriented, and methodical in his approach. He knows the case, the issues, the facts, and the law. There is no lawyer better to have on your side when something critical is on the line and the stakes are at their highest. Glad to be his law partner. He has a rationale mind, a calm demeanor, and knack for finding the loopholes. He gets an A+ from me."

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Jason Foy

Criminal defense lawyer | Jul 05

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Mr. Watford is an excellent lawyer whose experience as a former prosecutor, a former adminstrative judge and a criminal defense attorney make him an advocate with tremendous legal skill, talent, and sound judgment. When I handle complex matters, he is one of the attorneys on my short list of elite counsel I count on to assist me in getting the best results for my clients. It is without hestitation that I endorse Mr. Watford as a high level warrior with command of the criminal justice system."

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Peter Tilem

Criminal defense lawyer | Jul 03

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse this lawyer. Greg is the best. He is the whole package. Smart, great common sense and really cares about the clients. I know him for over 20 years and I can attest that you will not be disappointed with this lawyer."

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Joey Jackson

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Rating:  7.0 (Very Good)

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