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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/A

Reviews

Georgia
November 26, 2016

He did an awesome job, for a fair price. I would recommend him to anyone!

AJ Smith
November 24, 2015

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!

Andy
October 4, 2018

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.

-C
September 16, 2017

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!

Steve
January 21, 2014

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.

karen
January 21, 2014

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.

anonymous
January 21, 2014

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.

Heather
December 31, 2021

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!

Georgia
November 26, 2016

He did an awesome job, for a fair price. I would recommend him to anyone!

AJ Smith
November 24, 2015

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!

Andy
October 4, 2018

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.

-C
September 16, 2017

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!

Steve
January 21, 2014

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.

karen
January 21, 2014

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.

anonymous
January 21, 2014

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.

Heather
December 31, 2021

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!

Georgia
November 26, 2016

He did an awesome job, for a fair price. I would recommend him to anyone!

AJ Smith
November 24, 2015

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!

Andy
October 4, 2018

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.

-C
September 16, 2017

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!

Steve
January 21, 2014

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.

karen
January 21, 2014

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.

anonymous
January 21, 2014

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.

Heather
December 31, 2021

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!