Michelle Welsh - Lawyer in Cranford, NJ

Michelle D Welsh

DUI and DWI Attorney at Cranford, NJ

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Lifesaver!! Highly recommend!

Friendly and got me out of 11 points.

About Michelle

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Criminal defense

50%

All aspects of municipal court defense as well as criminal defense

32 years
DUI and DWI

50%

Licensed for 29 years

State NJ

Status Active

Acquired 1993

Updated 11/06/2022

We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.

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Lubiner, Schmidt, and Palumbo

123 north union Ave suite 305

Cranford, NJ, 07016

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Posted by Dushyant | July 28, 2021

Lifesaver!! Highly recommend!

Michelle is an angel to me! She got rid of all my 4 points from an improper passing ticket and she even reduced the court charges for me. She stuck by my side through the entire hearing and when I was stressing and worried she gave me reassurance that everything will be alright and she did her magic and I am so glad she was my lawyer. I highly recommend her, definitely hire her for any of your violations! She is the best!

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Posted by anonymous | June 7, 2020

Friendly and got me out of 11 points.

Michelle handled it all for me, I didn't even have to go to court (partially due to Corona virus) I went from having 11 points worth of tickets from bedminster, which is apparently the worst place to have tickets. It went down to 2 points which is far more reasonable.

Posted by Casey | June 1, 2020

Truly amazing attorney - Highly Recommend!

I honestly can't say enough good things about Michelle. I hired her to be my attorney for a cell phone violation. She was the only lawyer I spoke to that took the time to explain what I was charged with, why I was charged, and what the potential outcomes could be. She helped me understand the law around cell phone violations and exactly what it entailed, so that I would never be in this position again. She was in constant contact and updated me throughout the process. I felt fully supported every step of the way. She is an extreme "go-getter" in terms of getting the BEST outcome for her client and she fought hard for me. I fully trust her and her knowledge of the court - she's incredibly smart and driven. I can't say enough good things. I would HIGHLY recommend her to anyone. Thank you, Michelle!!

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Posted by JOHN | March 5, 2020

TRUCK DRIVER

MICHELLE defend me when I was issued a ticket for driving closely after a accident I had in a commercial vehicle . The ticket carried 5 points that is a death sentence for anyone who holds a class A CDL Michelle got the case dismissed I highly recommend her for anyone who has been issued a summons that carries points. She will do a outstanding for you as she did for me.

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Posted by David | February 20, 2020

All thumbs up!!!

Michelle not only has the letter-of-the-law expertise, she also has the on-the-job experience to be familiar with the various judges and their courts, and knows how to work with them. If she accepts your case she is in your corner and on your side. She makes it personal and fights for YOU! She negotiated a much better resolution to my case than I had expected or even dared hope for. She is definitely tops in her field!

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Posted by Karen | December 9, 2019

You want Michelle in your corner!

Michelle jumped right in and began processing paperwork for the court hearing on my behalf - even before we were off the phone. This took an enormous weight off my shoulders immediately. She guided me through the process and the following 10 months were very stressful but much easier with her support. My charges were greatly reduced due to her and her staff's hard work. Michelle will fight for you and I highly recommend her.

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Posted by anonymous | October 13, 2019

Ride of the Valkyrie

Michelle is amazing. If I needed a lawyer standing before Satan in hell I would choose Michelle without a doubt. From the moment I met her I knew I made the right choice. She is very knowledgeable, and fights endlessly for her clients. She is upfront and doesn't scam you for money like lawyers can. I was at her mercy but she didn't take advantage of me. She is queen of the courtroom and I will choose her everytime. I highly recommend her.

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Posted by Juan | August 22, 2019

Best service I’ve ever had. Highly recommend

Hired Michelle for some traffic and criminal cases. Michelle was excellent with her communication and how she treated me. Her results and level of confidence were better then any lawyered I’ve ever dealt with. I live in FL and she represented me for a NJ case and I didn’t even have to show up to court and everything she said was on point. Thanks Michelle

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Posted by Dominique | August 13, 2019

Highly Recommended

I would highly recommend anybody looking for a criminal defense lawyer to see Michelle, she was amazing help to me! I called her on the day of my situation and she was available to see me immediately! She was very thorough and covered all areas on my matter, after leaving her office she made me feel really confident, and put me at ease. Very professional, I can’t thank her enough for what she has done for me.

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Posted by Gregg | June 2, 2019

Michelle is the best! Definitely hire her.

I can say enough good things about Michelle. Got my moms case dismissed. Kept us informed throughout the whole process. My mom was so happy with her she hugged her after the case! Highly recommended.

Posted by Barry | May 3, 2019

THE BEST!!!! DEFINITELY, HIRE HER!!!

Michelle handled a Traffic Ticket I got while driving south from Maine heading to Virginia. I was so frustrated when I realized I would have to go to court, because it was 250 miles each way and I had other obligations on the date it was scheduled. I was so relieved when I spoke to her, and she was extremely pleasant and professional! It was the most competitive flat-rate fee that she charged for the service, and she heard my circumstance and advocated on my behalf. Ultimately, I paid a very small fee associated with the court costs, and I could not be more grateful for her help! Thank you so much Michelle, you are AWESOME!!

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Posted by anonymous | April 9, 2019

Hire Her! You Won't Regret It!

Michelle was able to reopen my five and a half year old case and reduce the charges to misdemeanor. Thank you.

Posted by anonymous | March 18, 2019

Excellent Attorney

Attorney Michelle Welsh was a great attorney to hire for me. I was charged with possession of marijuana as well as drug paraphernalia. Ms. Welsh got both of the charges dismissed. She worked hard throughout the case, and kept me informed on every move she was making. I am very grateful I hired her, and would highly recommend.

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Posted by evette | January 2, 2019

My accident case

After couple times going to court for my tickets of careless driving, leaving the scene and failure to stop. The ticket were all dismissed. Greatfully appreciate all your hard work and dedication. If not I would have lost my license and paid fines. Thank you so much. I dont have to pay a thing

Posted by Rahzahn | November 14, 2018

Best municipal court attorney

Handled my case same day & did a BEAUTIFUL job I couldn’t be more happier. She got my charges dismissed and filed for my expungement. She’s the best

Posted by anonymous | November 13, 2018

She will fight to get you a WIN by any means!!

Honestly never had anyone fight for me like she did..she wouldn't give up stayed all day in court for me to make sure she got to have her say in front of the judge multiple times throughout the court session, she wasnt gonna have me incarcerated..she got a open v.o.p warrant lifted that was almost a year old .def went above and beyond for me with little info about my case that we had..highly reccomend her to anyone in need of a criminal or probation matters !!! Thanks again to you and your team for helping me!!

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Posted by Joseph B | October 22, 2018

Amazing

Michelle is an amazing lawyer and a very nice person. She does her homework an is extremely thorough. She takes her time explaining ever step of the way. I felt very at ease the second I met her. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED

Posted by Tyreek Wilson | October 5, 2018

The best experience I could have asked

Michelle is not only a wonderful lawyer but a wonderful person. I found myself in serious trouble but through her guidance, we were able to get through it. Every text and phone call were immediately answered. I wouldn't choose anyone else to represent me in court.

Posted by Eric | September 30, 2018

True to her words

Michelle is really good at following up on anything you ask and true to her words. She got me the settlement I asked for, walked me through the entire process, and ensured it was a smooth process. I would hire her again - hopefully i won't need to though :)

Posted by Emilio | September 27, 2018

Michelle Welsh is the lawyer you're looking for

Michelle is an excellent, caring lawyer who takes everything into consideration for the best possible outcome. She kept me in the loop through every step of the process and broke things down in a way that made me fully aware of the situation at hand, at all times. Through Michelle's hard work and relentlessness, I was cleared of all charges made against me- Thank you Michelle!

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AVVO RATING 7.6 (Very Good)

Education

Whittier College School of Law
J.D.
1993

Rutgers University
BA - Bachelor of Arts
1990

Languages Spoken

English

Awards

10 Best for Client Satisfaction
American Institute of Criminal Law Attorneys
2018

Client's Choice
Avvo
2017

Attorney endorsements

Received (5)

Given (6)

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Anthony Palumbo

Criminal defense Attorney | Oct 31
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. I have known Michelle for many years and she is a sincere and honest lawyer."

Alex Schmidt

Criminal defense Attorney | Apr 10
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Excellent and dedicated former public defender. Michelle is a wealth of information who can recite the entire NJ Criminal Code by memory."

Maria Blancato

Criminal defense Attorney | Feb 15
Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Michelle Welsh is an excellent attorney. We have worked on similar cases. She knows the law and fights for her clients."

Dennis Ortiguera

Criminal defense Attorney | Dec 04
Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I have worked with Michelle on several cases that had both immigration and criminal law issues. She is very knowledgeable and clients have been very happy with the results of her work."

David Schmidt

Criminal defense Attorney | Nov 29
Relationship: Supervised lawyer

"Michelle was of counsel to our Firm for several years. We recently hired her to work at our firm because of her outstanding work as a criminal defense and DWI lawyer. She is truly top notch."

Anthony Palumbo

Criminal defense

David Schmidt

Securities and investment fraud

Alex Schmidt

Securities and investment fraud

Maria Blancato

Criminal defense

Dennis Ortiguera

Immigration