team-member

Andrew Safranko

Cohoes, NY

Licensed for 23 years

Law Degree

Awards

Primary Practice Area

DUI and DWI

Language

English

About

Andrew Safranko is a graduate of Albany Academy; Emory University; and Albany Law School, where he was listed in Who’s Who Among American Law Students, served as Competitions and Finance Chair, and actively participated in the Albany Law School Moot Court Program.After graduating law school in 1998, Andrew practiced with his father, Stephen A. Safranko, Esq. before becoming an associate in 2001 at O’Connell and Aronowitz, P.C, a 30-person law firm in Albany, New York. After five years, under the guidance of Stephen R. Coffey, Esq., Andrew became one of the youngest lawyers to attain partnership in the firm. During his 11-year tenure, Andrew concentrated his practice in the areas of criminal defense, health care fraud and abuse, professional discipline, plaintiff’s personal injury and civil litigation.Andrew has numerous accomplishments in all aspects of criminal litigation, including participating and trying many high-profile criminal cases and arguing appellate matters, in both State and Federal Courts. He has represented thousands of criminal clients on issues ranging from major felonies and complex white-collar crimes, to misdemeanors and violations.In addition, Andrew has been instrumental in recovering millions of dollars for clients in personal injury matters, in both New York State and Federal Courts.He is admitted to practice before all New York State Courts and the United States District Courts for the Northern and Western Districts of New York and the District of Vermont, and the United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit.He has lectured around New York state on topics such as the rights, practices and procedures that nursing homes are entitled to during criminal investigations, criminal defense for new attorneys and has been a legal analyst on the Paul Vandenburgh Show, 1300 AM in Albany, New York.Andrew actively serves as an Officer on the Board of Trustees for Congregation Beth Emeth. He is also on the Board of Trustees for B’nai B’rith Parkview Apartments.Andrew is a member of the Emory University Alumni Association and Albany Academy Class Secretary.Andrew has been honored by his peers to be included in the publication The Best Lawyers in America for nine consecutive years (2010-2019).  He also has been selected to the 2013-2018 New York Super Lawyers list.

Practices Areas

Criminal Defense

Personal Injury

DUI and DWI

Language

English

Contact

LaMarche Safranko Law PLLC987 New Loudon RoadCohoes, NY, 12047987 New Loudon RoadCohoes, NY, 12047

Office: N/A

Website: N/A

Reviews

John
March 30, 2021

Mr. Safranko was very informative and honest during our time together. He always responded promptly and communicated at a very high level. It was a pleasure to work with him.

Colin
May 5, 2020

An attorney in another field whose judgement I respect referred me to Andy to resolve a DUI, and Andy more than fulfilled my hopes. He's very good at his work, and just as good at communicating what to expect from the process. I trusted him from the moment we met and that trust was well-placed. Andy resolved my case in the best way it could've been. He would be the first person I called if someone I cared about needed counsel.

Thomas
June 3, 2018

After my first meeting with Andy I knew I needed him in my corner. He explained in-depth exactly what to expect and didn't sugar coat anything. I hired Andy to represent me and it was the best choice I ever made. He is well known and respected by his peers and knows his way around the courthouse. Andy defended me to the best of his ability and I couldn't have hoped for a better outcome in my case. I was very satisfied with Mr. Safranko's representation. I recommend Andy to anyone in need of a good attorney, because when it comes to the criminal justice system you can't afford to make the wrong choice.

Samar
March 2, 2017

In my opinion Andy was very thorough with explaining everything regarding my case, he paid great attention to detail and laid out all the facts and possible outcomes. What I really appreciated was his honesty and that he was very realistic with the situation in my case. He did not make any promises and he counseled me to the best of his ability. In the end I was happy with the results in my case and I know now that I have gained a counselor and friend for life. Thank you Andy for your time, attention, and care regarding my case.

anonymous
May 30, 2013

Andy was great at laying out all my options in my particular case. He was supportive but realistic in his approach. Whenever I had a question, he was excellent at getting right back to me and providing me with a thorough response. I am confident that Andy did everything he could to get me the best possible outcome.

Richard
May 20, 2013

I was referred to Andy by another prominent local attorney and I quickly learned why. You cannot help but be impressed by his professionalism and detailed knowledge of the law. Andy clearly and accurately laid out the legal issues we were confronting and ultimately constructed a course of action which resulted in the best possible legal outcome. On several occasions in court, I could not help but notice the judge asking Andy's opinion on procedural matters. This definitely gave me confidence in my legal representation and, in my mind, confidence in your representation is paramount in legal proceedings. I would certainly hire Andy again and would highly recommend him to anyone who is looking for a strong and knowledgeable legal advocate. Thanks again Andy.

Jeffrey
May 17, 2013

Mt. Safranko is professional, accessible, committed and knowledgable. He has represented me and family and friends several times, for different situations and each time I felt I had the absolute best lawyer. He kept me updated as to latest developments, presented options and through his expertise and mastery of his craft, we had very acectable resolutions.

John
March 30, 2021

Mr. Safranko was very informative and honest during our time together. He always responded promptly and communicated at a very high level. It was a pleasure to work with him.

Colin
May 5, 2020

An attorney in another field whose judgement I respect referred me to Andy to resolve a DUI, and Andy more than fulfilled my hopes. He's very good at his work, and just as good at communicating what to expect from the process. I trusted him from the moment we met and that trust was well-placed. Andy resolved my case in the best way it could've been. He would be the first person I called if someone I cared about needed counsel.

Thomas
June 3, 2018

After my first meeting with Andy I knew I needed him in my corner. He explained in-depth exactly what to expect and didn't sugar coat anything. I hired Andy to represent me and it was the best choice I ever made. He is well known and respected by his peers and knows his way around the courthouse. Andy defended me to the best of his ability and I couldn't have hoped for a better outcome in my case. I was very satisfied with Mr. Safranko's representation. I recommend Andy to anyone in need of a good attorney, because when it comes to the criminal justice system you can't afford to make the wrong choice.

Samar
March 2, 2017

In my opinion Andy was very thorough with explaining everything regarding my case, he paid great attention to detail and laid out all the facts and possible outcomes. What I really appreciated was his honesty and that he was very realistic with the situation in my case. He did not make any promises and he counseled me to the best of his ability. In the end I was happy with the results in my case and I know now that I have gained a counselor and friend for life. Thank you Andy for your time, attention, and care regarding my case.

anonymous
May 30, 2013

Andy was great at laying out all my options in my particular case. He was supportive but realistic in his approach. Whenever I had a question, he was excellent at getting right back to me and providing me with a thorough response. I am confident that Andy did everything he could to get me the best possible outcome.

Richard
May 20, 2013

I was referred to Andy by another prominent local attorney and I quickly learned why. You cannot help but be impressed by his professionalism and detailed knowledge of the law. Andy clearly and accurately laid out the legal issues we were confronting and ultimately constructed a course of action which resulted in the best possible legal outcome. On several occasions in court, I could not help but notice the judge asking Andy's opinion on procedural matters. This definitely gave me confidence in my legal representation and, in my mind, confidence in your representation is paramount in legal proceedings. I would certainly hire Andy again and would highly recommend him to anyone who is looking for a strong and knowledgeable legal advocate. Thanks again Andy.

Jeffrey
May 17, 2013

Mt. Safranko is professional, accessible, committed and knowledgable. He has represented me and family and friends several times, for different situations and each time I felt I had the absolute best lawyer. He kept me updated as to latest developments, presented options and through his expertise and mastery of his craft, we had very acectable resolutions.

John
March 30, 2021

Mr. Safranko was very informative and honest during our time together. He always responded promptly and communicated at a very high level. It was a pleasure to work with him.

Colin
May 5, 2020

An attorney in another field whose judgement I respect referred me to Andy to resolve a DUI, and Andy more than fulfilled my hopes. He's very good at his work, and just as good at communicating what to expect from the process. I trusted him from the moment we met and that trust was well-placed. Andy resolved my case in the best way it could've been. He would be the first person I called if someone I cared about needed counsel.

Thomas
June 3, 2018

After my first meeting with Andy I knew I needed him in my corner. He explained in-depth exactly what to expect and didn't sugar coat anything. I hired Andy to represent me and it was the best choice I ever made. He is well known and respected by his peers and knows his way around the courthouse. Andy defended me to the best of his ability and I couldn't have hoped for a better outcome in my case. I was very satisfied with Mr. Safranko's representation. I recommend Andy to anyone in need of a good attorney, because when it comes to the criminal justice system you can't afford to make the wrong choice.

Samar
March 2, 2017

In my opinion Andy was very thorough with explaining everything regarding my case, he paid great attention to detail and laid out all the facts and possible outcomes. What I really appreciated was his honesty and that he was very realistic with the situation in my case. He did not make any promises and he counseled me to the best of his ability. In the end I was happy with the results in my case and I know now that I have gained a counselor and friend for life. Thank you Andy for your time, attention, and care regarding my case.

anonymous
May 30, 2013

Andy was great at laying out all my options in my particular case. He was supportive but realistic in his approach. Whenever I had a question, he was excellent at getting right back to me and providing me with a thorough response. I am confident that Andy did everything he could to get me the best possible outcome.

Richard
May 20, 2013

I was referred to Andy by another prominent local attorney and I quickly learned why. You cannot help but be impressed by his professionalism and detailed knowledge of the law. Andy clearly and accurately laid out the legal issues we were confronting and ultimately constructed a course of action which resulted in the best possible legal outcome. On several occasions in court, I could not help but notice the judge asking Andy's opinion on procedural matters. This definitely gave me confidence in my legal representation and, in my mind, confidence in your representation is paramount in legal proceedings. I would certainly hire Andy again and would highly recommend him to anyone who is looking for a strong and knowledgeable legal advocate. Thanks again Andy.

Jeffrey
May 17, 2013

Mt. Safranko is professional, accessible, committed and knowledgable. He has represented me and family and friends several times, for different situations and each time I felt I had the absolute best lawyer. He kept me updated as to latest developments, presented options and through his expertise and mastery of his craft, we had very acectable resolutions.