Andrew Watson

Andrew Watson is a criminal defense attorney with Price Benowitz LLP who helps individuals navigate serious criminal matters and the pressures that come with the justice system. His background includes courtroom advocacy, legal research, and direct client support. He approaches defense work with an emphasis on careful case evaluation, clear communication, and practical problem-solving for people facing allegations that may affect their liberty, reputation, and future.

Watson earned a J.D. from Vanderbilt University Law School in 2013 and a B.A. from The University of Georgia in 2008. His early legal career included clerking for a superior court judge and working with a public defender’s office, where he gained experience with criminal matters ranging from misdemeanors to serious felony cases. That combination of legal education, judicial exposure, and defense-side work provided a practical foundation for understanding procedure, evidence, courtroom decision-making, and the challenges defendants face.

Watson’s criminal defense experience includes evaluating cases, working with clients, and addressing matters across a broad range of seriousness. His public defender background gave him early exposure to high-volume criminal practice and the need to identify the legal and factual issues that can shape a case. He also worked in Washington, DC in roles that deepened his understanding of policy and public service before concentrating his practice on criminal defense.

Andrew Watson also participates in community-focused legal education programs that introduce high school and early college students to the foundations of law. His professional approach emphasizes treating clients with respect, listening carefully, and explaining legal options in understandable terms. He uses his judicial, public defender, and policy experience to help clients understand the process, evaluate next steps, and prepare for difficult decisions in criminal cases.

Law Office Affiliations

• Attorney, Price Benowitz LLP
• Member, District of Columbia Bar

Licensed State

• District of Columbia

Education

• Vanderbilt University Law School
  Juris Doctor (JD)

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