
Joseph Welch
Saint Louis, MO
Licensed for 20 years
Law Degree
Awards
Primary Practice Area
Criminal Defense
Language
English
About
Joseph Welch has the reputation as an extremely aggressive criminal defense lawyer who takes several cases to trial every year and doesn't settle for the first lousy plea bargain the government offers. He fights every case like it was his own and gets results. In addition to being the president of Greater St. Louis NORML, he is on the board of directors and a founding member of the new St. Louis chapter of the National Lawyers Guild, a member of the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, the Missouri Association of Trial Lawyers, and a graduate of the Missouri Bar CLE's Advanced Trial College. He has been a member of NORML since 2006. Joseph Welch's office is in the Historic Dickmann Building in south St. Louis, but he handles cases all over the state of Missouri. He has been especially active in the decriminalization of marijuana in the City of St. Louis and the lead attorney in the Occupy St. Louis cases, winning several acquittals for his clients. Visit his website for a free online consultation with a quick response.
Practices Areas
Criminal Defense
Language
English
Contact
3115 S. Grand Blvd., Suite 100Saint Louis, MO, 63118-1034 Office (314) 494-9729 3115 S. Grand Blvd., Suite 100Saint Louis, MO, 63118-1034 Office (314) 494-9729(314) 494-9729
Office: (314) 310-0691
Website: N/AReviews
He did an awesome job, for a fair price. I would recommend him to anyone!
In 2011, I walked into Joseph's previous employers office to get a DUI handled. I paid the office and assumed that it was taken care of. I never called them and they never called me. I just wanted to pretend it didn't happen and go on about my life. Come to find out, it wasn't taken care of by the previous firm that Joseph worked for. Just recently I received a letter in the mail stating that I had a new court date. Obviously I freaked out and went to the old firm that I paid back in 2011 to handle it and asked them why it wasn't handled. They proceeded to blame it on Mr. Welch's negligence and told me that they would need more money if I wanted them to represent me again. I was furious because I already paid them in 2011 for something that didn't get taken care of and had proof of it. They couldn't have cared less. After declining their insulting offer of taking more of my money to do nothing for me AGAIN, I decided to reach out to Mr. Welch to see what happened back in 2011. He told me what happened, was more than apologetic, and told me that he would either get them to represent me for free or just do it for free himself. I was shocked. I didn't realize that those type of people still existed in the world. He didn't have to make the wrong of HIS PREVIOUS EMPLOYER right, but he did. Not only did he do the job that his previous employer was PAID to do, but he did a fantastic job (multiple court appearances, with an eventual winning result for myself). Words cannot express how grateful I am of Joseph and the type of person he is. He is just a genuinely good person. He didn't have to help me out over four years after the fact, but he did. Overall a great lawyer and an even better person. Thanks again Joseph!
Joe represented me on a 6 count felony grand jury indictment. the prosecutor said to joe, I looked you up and you like to go to trial. Joe replies. ‘I live for it’. He is careful and I love that he doesn’t carry a briefcase or even a pen and paper. He’s got all the info he needs in his head. My case was dismissed with prejudice (meaning the charges can never be brought up again) before trial.
I never thought I'd find myself in the situation I'm in, but Joe has been incredible these last five months. He's worked very hard to make sure things go well for me and getting me the results I'm hoping for. We aren't through yet, but I know that with Joe by my side, I'll come out on the right side of all of this. Joe, with all my heart, thank you!
Joe handled my case better than I could have ever imagined. He fought for over a year to have my charges reduced. He kept me up to date throughout the process, and I found his fees to be very reasonable. I will definitely call Joe in the future if I have any legal problems.
I had a great consultation with Joseph. Unfortunately I was not able hire him due to the nature of the legal matter. He did give me a couple of recommendations to other lawyers who handle the type of issue I need legal counsel for. However I wish Joseph did as I would have hired him in a heartbeat.
Mr. Welch represented me pro bono for a civil disobedience case. He was very sympathetic to my particular needs and desires regarding testimony, and treated me with fairness. Extremely non-judgemental, Mr. Welch is willing to put his own reputation on the line to ensure that his clients receive the justice they deserve, and the outcome that they want. If Mr. Welch had not represented me pro bono, I would have gladly paid him for his services. I would recommend his services to anyone.
He lied to us and took $5000 from us and did absolutely nothing. Communication was through text if any which happened maybe 5 times. Never discussed game plan or plan of action.Rude, Liar, Thief. Filed a complaint with OCDC and attorney generals office. BEWARE!
He did an awesome job, for a fair price. I would recommend him to anyone!
In 2011, I walked into Joseph's previous employers office to get a DUI handled. I paid the office and assumed that it was taken care of. I never called them and they never called me. I just wanted to pretend it didn't happen and go on about my life. Come to find out, it wasn't taken care of by the previous firm that Joseph worked for. Just recently I received a letter in the mail stating that I had a new court date. Obviously I freaked out and went to the old firm that I paid back in 2011 to handle it and asked them why it wasn't handled. They proceeded to blame it on Mr. Welch's negligence and told me that they would need more money if I wanted them to represent me again. I was furious because I already paid them in 2011 for something that didn't get taken care of and had proof of it. They couldn't have cared less. After declining their insulting offer of taking more of my money to do nothing for me AGAIN, I decided to reach out to Mr. Welch to see what happened back in 2011. He told me what happened, was more than apologetic, and told me that he would either get them to represent me for free or just do it for free himself. I was shocked. I didn't realize that those type of people still existed in the world. He didn't have to make the wrong of HIS PREVIOUS EMPLOYER right, but he did. Not only did he do the job that his previous employer was PAID to do, but he did a fantastic job (multiple court appearances, with an eventual winning result for myself). Words cannot express how grateful I am of Joseph and the type of person he is. He is just a genuinely good person. He didn't have to help me out over four years after the fact, but he did. Overall a great lawyer and an even better person. Thanks again Joseph!
Joe represented me on a 6 count felony grand jury indictment. the prosecutor said to joe, I looked you up and you like to go to trial. Joe replies. ‘I live for it’. He is careful and I love that he doesn’t carry a briefcase or even a pen and paper. He’s got all the info he needs in his head. My case was dismissed with prejudice (meaning the charges can never be brought up again) before trial.
I never thought I'd find myself in the situation I'm in, but Joe has been incredible these last five months. He's worked very hard to make sure things go well for me and getting me the results I'm hoping for. We aren't through yet, but I know that with Joe by my side, I'll come out on the right side of all of this. Joe, with all my heart, thank you!
Joe handled my case better than I could have ever imagined. He fought for over a year to have my charges reduced. He kept me up to date throughout the process, and I found his fees to be very reasonable. I will definitely call Joe in the future if I have any legal problems.
I had a great consultation with Joseph. Unfortunately I was not able hire him due to the nature of the legal matter. He did give me a couple of recommendations to other lawyers who handle the type of issue I need legal counsel for. However I wish Joseph did as I would have hired him in a heartbeat.
Mr. Welch represented me pro bono for a civil disobedience case. He was very sympathetic to my particular needs and desires regarding testimony, and treated me with fairness. Extremely non-judgemental, Mr. Welch is willing to put his own reputation on the line to ensure that his clients receive the justice they deserve, and the outcome that they want. If Mr. Welch had not represented me pro bono, I would have gladly paid him for his services. I would recommend his services to anyone.
He lied to us and took $5000 from us and did absolutely nothing. Communication was through text if any which happened maybe 5 times. Never discussed game plan or plan of action.Rude, Liar, Thief. Filed a complaint with OCDC and attorney generals office. BEWARE!
He did an awesome job, for a fair price. I would recommend him to anyone!
In 2011, I walked into Joseph's previous employers office to get a DUI handled. I paid the office and assumed that it was taken care of. I never called them and they never called me. I just wanted to pretend it didn't happen and go on about my life. Come to find out, it wasn't taken care of by the previous firm that Joseph worked for. Just recently I received a letter in the mail stating that I had a new court date. Obviously I freaked out and went to the old firm that I paid back in 2011 to handle it and asked them why it wasn't handled. They proceeded to blame it on Mr. Welch's negligence and told me that they would need more money if I wanted them to represent me again. I was furious because I already paid them in 2011 for something that didn't get taken care of and had proof of it. They couldn't have cared less. After declining their insulting offer of taking more of my money to do nothing for me AGAIN, I decided to reach out to Mr. Welch to see what happened back in 2011. He told me what happened, was more than apologetic, and told me that he would either get them to represent me for free or just do it for free himself. I was shocked. I didn't realize that those type of people still existed in the world. He didn't have to make the wrong of HIS PREVIOUS EMPLOYER right, but he did. Not only did he do the job that his previous employer was PAID to do, but he did a fantastic job (multiple court appearances, with an eventual winning result for myself). Words cannot express how grateful I am of Joseph and the type of person he is. He is just a genuinely good person. He didn't have to help me out over four years after the fact, but he did. Overall a great lawyer and an even better person. Thanks again Joseph!
Joe represented me on a 6 count felony grand jury indictment. the prosecutor said to joe, I looked you up and you like to go to trial. Joe replies. ‘I live for it’. He is careful and I love that he doesn’t carry a briefcase or even a pen and paper. He’s got all the info he needs in his head. My case was dismissed with prejudice (meaning the charges can never be brought up again) before trial.
I never thought I'd find myself in the situation I'm in, but Joe has been incredible these last five months. He's worked very hard to make sure things go well for me and getting me the results I'm hoping for. We aren't through yet, but I know that with Joe by my side, I'll come out on the right side of all of this. Joe, with all my heart, thank you!
Joe handled my case better than I could have ever imagined. He fought for over a year to have my charges reduced. He kept me up to date throughout the process, and I found his fees to be very reasonable. I will definitely call Joe in the future if I have any legal problems.
I had a great consultation with Joseph. Unfortunately I was not able hire him due to the nature of the legal matter. He did give me a couple of recommendations to other lawyers who handle the type of issue I need legal counsel for. However I wish Joseph did as I would have hired him in a heartbeat.
Mr. Welch represented me pro bono for a civil disobedience case. He was very sympathetic to my particular needs and desires regarding testimony, and treated me with fairness. Extremely non-judgemental, Mr. Welch is willing to put his own reputation on the line to ensure that his clients receive the justice they deserve, and the outcome that they want. If Mr. Welch had not represented me pro bono, I would have gladly paid him for his services. I would recommend his services to anyone.
He lied to us and took $5000 from us and did absolutely nothing. Communication was through text if any which happened maybe 5 times. Never discussed game plan or plan of action.Rude, Liar, Thief. Filed a complaint with OCDC and attorney generals office. BEWARE!