Attorney James A. Welcome and the team at the Welcome Law Firm provide trusted legal representation in Immigration Law, Personal Injury, and Workers’ Compensation matters throughout Connecticut. For more than 20 years, the firm has helped individuals and families through some of the most difficult and important moments of their lives with compassionate guidance, clear communication, and dedicated legal support.
The Welcome Law Firm is widely recognized for its work in family-based immigration matters, helping families remain together and build secure futures in the United States. The firm assists clients with marriage-based green cards, adjustment of status applications, fiancé visas, family petitions, waivers, citizenship and naturalization, removal defense, asylum matters, immigration court proceedings, and many other immigration-related issues. The Welcome Law Firm understands how stressful and emotional immigration cases can be and is committed to providing reliable guidance and strong advocacy throughout the process.
In addition to immigration law, the Welcome Law Firm represents individuals who have been seriously injured in auto accidents and catastrophic injury cases across Connecticut. The firm handles motor vehicle accidents, truck accidents, motorcycle accidents, pedestrian accidents, wrongful death claims, traumatic injuries, spinal injuries, and other serious injury matters caused by negligence. Attorney Welcome and his team work aggressively to help injured victims pursue compensation for medical bills, lost wages, pain and suffering, and long-term recovery needs.
The Welcome Law Firm also assists workers who have been injured on the job and need help obtaining workers’ compensation benefits. Workplace injuries can create financial and emotional stress for families, and the firm helps clients pursue proper medical treatment, lost wage benefits, disability compensation, and protection against denied claims.
Attorney James A. Welcome was recognized as one of the Top 40 Lawyers Under 40 by The National Trial Lawyers Association. Today, the Welcome Law Firm proudly serves a diverse community with a multilingual team fluent in English, Spanish, and Portuguese, allowing the firm to better assist clients from many different backgrounds and communities.
The Welcome Law Firm has six convenient office locations across Connecticut, including Waterbury, Hartford, Danbury, Norwalk, Bridgeport, and New Haven. The firm proudly serves clients throughout Connecticut, including Stamford, Fairfield, Torrington, Bristol, Meriden, West Hartford, East Hartford, New Britain, West Haven, Hamden, Milford, Shelton, Stratford, Manchester, Norwich, Enfield, and many surrounding communities.
If you are facing an immigration issue, recovering from a serious accident, or dealing with a workplace injury, the Welcome Law Firm is here to help. The firm is committed to protecting clients’ rights, keeping families informed throughout the legal process, and providing trusted representation when it matters most.
Call the Welcome Law Firm today at or visit to schedule a consultation and learn how our team can assist you.
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Posted by Michelle | August 19, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Immigration
Excellent lawyer!
I highly recommend lawyer James Welcome , he’s very professional and responsible .He truly cares about his clients and their well being , he made my immigration case have the best result. Thanks to him my brother and I are able to stay in the U.S in legal status .I strongly encourage anyone who is...
Posted by Anthony | August 29, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Immigration
Immigration
Attorney James Welcome and his Staff are awesome he cares about people, He takes the extra time to make sure his clients are Happy I know I am he got my Wife legal status, Look no further this is the best Law Firm you can Hire.
Posted by ITALO | March 05, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Immigration
EXCELENTE ABOGADO DE INMIGRACION
GRACIAS A DIOS Y AL ABOGADO JAMES. MIS TRAMITES DE INMIGRACION ESTAN LLEGANDO AL FINAL FELIZ. SE LOS RECOMIENDO ES UN EXELENTE ABOGADO HONESTO Y MUY COMPRENSIBLE
Posted by Thomas | January 05, 2015 | Criminal Defense
Stop searching now. You found your attorney. Hire this gentleman.
For the first time in my dealings with the judicial system I found an attorney to actually listen to my side. Attorney Welcome did so with an open mind. I never he was judging me or treating me inferior or less than. I felt he made it his mission to thoroughly understand every aspect of what happened...
Posted by anonymous | June 13, 2014 | Criminal Defense
Smart and experienced
Being arrested was the scariest experience of my life, but Attorney Welcome made sure that my rights were protected and that I would get the best possible outcome for my case. I am so thankful that I went to him for help instead of trying to fight the court alone. He was understanding and honest thro...
"James Welcome is an excellent and knowledgeable attorney who not only understands the complexities of immigration law, but who works diligently to achieve the maximum positive outcome for his clients."
"As the current President of the Connecticut Criminal Defense Lawyers Association, I endorse Attorney Welcome. Attorney Welcome is a member in good standing in our organization and a well regarded criminal defense lawyer in the state. He has shown a passion for criminal defense issues and zealously defends people charged with criminal offenses."
"I endorse this lawyer. James is very bright and dynamic. He understands where different areas of the law intersect and uses that to his clients' benefit. He is an excellent injury and immigration attorney. He has a good working knowledge of Spanish and his staff is bilingual which is a big plus."
"Attorney Welcome is an excellent Workers’ Compensation attorney. I have had the great opportunity to refer him clients and will continue to do so without hesitation. Every client I have sent his way raves about the professional care and individual attention he provides. I have great respect for Attorney Welcome and I would highly recommend him."
"Attorney Welcome is extremely knowledgable and does excellent work for his clients, always going above and beyond to serve their best interest. As a fellow attorney, he is a pleasure to work with, and I refer him clients with out hesitation, hearing back only the most positive reviews. His clients are lucky to have someone like Jim fighting for them."
"I endorse this lawyer's work. James A. Welcome provides professional and personal service in all matters. While other law firms provide a revolving door of associate attorneys to represent you in court, Attorney Welcome personally guides you throughout the entire legal process. Mr. Welcome is committed to caring for the rights of every person. He will listen to your problems and questions and will become part of your struggle. If you or someone you know has a legal problem, he is the best!"
"I endorse this lawyer's work. I had the opportunity to work losely with Attorney Welcome on a matter and his diligence and dedication was extremely impressive. He learned from one of the best and those lessons are evident in his work."
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Top 40 under 40, National Trial Lawyers Association
2007 - Present
Attorney/Owner, Law Offices of James A. Welcome
2025 - Present
American Bar Association
2005 - Present
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Aquittal after trial by jury.
2004
JD - Juris Doctor
1998
BA - Bachelor of Arts
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