Law Office of Gregory P. Garofalo

Gregory P. Garofalo, Esq. is a DWI defense and traffic violation attorney based in Saratoga Springs, New York, with over 20 years of experience defending drivers across Upstate New York. His practice is focused and specialized — this is not a general firm that dabbles in DWI between real estate closings. Traffic defense and DWI law is the core of everything Attorney Garofalo does.

As a solo practitioner, Attorney Garofalo handles every aspect of every case personally. Clients never speak to a paralegal or support staff — they work directly with the attorney from the first call through the final courtroom appearance. This level of personal attention, combined with deep local court knowledge built over two decades of appearing in Saratoga, Warren, Albany, and Schenectady County courts, gives clients a meaningful advantage.

Attorney Garofalo's geographic focus is the I-87 corridor — the Northway — which runs through his primary service area and generates significant traffic enforcement activity from Exit 8 (Halfmoon/Clifton Park area) through Exit 24 (Chester/Warren County). He understands how State Police patrols operate along this corridor, which courts handle which exits, and how each local jurisdiction typically approaches traffic and DWI cases. That insider knowledge translates directly into better outcomes for clients.

Specialized, not generalist. Attorney Garofalo's practice is built around DWI and traffic defense. This is not a general practice that takes whatever walks in the door. That specialization means he understands the science behind breathalyzer testing, the legal standards for traffic stops, and the procedural nuances of DMV hearings at a level that general practitioners cannot match.

Local court knowledge that can't be replicated. Twenty years of appearing before the same judges and prosecutors in Saratoga Springs, Clifton Park, Colonie, Glens Falls, and the courts in between gives Attorney Garofalo an understanding of how each jurisdiction operates. That insider knowledge — which prosecutor is likely to offer a reduction, how a particular judge views a specific violation, which procedural arguments land in which courtroom — directly translates into better outcomes.

You always work with the attorney. At the Law Office of Gregory P. Garofalo, you never get passed to a paralegal or clerk. Attorney Garofalo handles every case personally, from the first phone call to the final appearance. Clients always know where their case stands and who is fighting for them.

Prompt response when it matters most. DWI and traffic cases move quickly. Court dates arrive fast and DMV deadlines are strict. Attorney Garofalo responds to every call and message promptly and keeps clients informed at every stage.