Andrew R. Safranko
About Andrew R. Safranko
Andrew R. Safranko is a lawyer based in Cohoes, NY and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2010. Andrew R. Safranko is recognized in the following practice areas:
- Cohoes, New York
- Criminal Defense: General Practice
- Criminal Defense: White-Collar
- DUI / DWI Defense
- Clifton Park, New York
- Criminal Defense: General Practice
- Criminal Defense: White-Collar
- DUI / DWI Defense
- Plattsburgh, New York
- Criminal Defense: General Practice
- Criminal Defense: White-Collar
- DUI / DWI Defense
Current Firm: LaMarche Safranko Law PLLC
Education: Emory University, graduated 1995 and Albany Law School of Union University, graduated 1998
Location: Cohoes, NY
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