Christopher Shawn Welch

Working with attorney Christopher Welch has been an overall positive experience. He has helped me navigate divorce proceedings such as child custody, support and equitable distribution. Mr Welch has been helpful and eager to assist in all areas. He has answered all my questions and has been very tim...ely in his responses. Personally and professionally Mr Welch has been positive to work with.

This review is late but anyone who has the chance to be associated with Chris.... I promise you won’t be disappointed.... wish I would have hired him before my fist attorney who helped me in losing my daughters and a very bitter divorce that was not going to go away until I hired this amazing attorne...y...I’m sure he will be an amazing judge now!!!

I switched attorneys and hired Chris Welch half way through my custody and divorce proceedings. Some people told me switching attorneys mid way through my case could be detrimental but that was not the case at all. After my first consultation with Chris I knew I had found the perfect attorney to re...present me. He was very straight forward and confident. He told me it would be a difficult case but he would put forth 100%. I valued this statement because it showed his integrity, he never made me false promises. Chris picked up the pieces half way through my case and dedicated many, many hours navigating me through my very difficult custody case. He is very passionate about helping his clients and about what is in the best interests of the children. Every appointment I had with him he asked how the children were doing and how they were handling things. He listened to my concerns and ALWAYS worked towards the best interests of the children. He kept me informed of everything that was going on and always had time to answer any of the questions I had in a very timely manner. Not only is Chris an excellent attorney, the whole staff at Budash and Welch is amazing. You are not just another case there, they put forth 100% effort representing you. They are very knowledgeable and helpful. Their legal secretary Dawn is absolutely wonderful. She keeps you updated with all necessary paper work and responds very quickly to arranging appointments. Even though my custody/divorce case is done, I will always use Attorney Welch for any future needs.

On December 2013, I googled divorce & custody attornies. I contacted several attornies online or via phone. Chris responded to my online request that same day, around 7pm by phone. We discussed my separation & he was able to fit me into his schedule the next day. At his office, he explained my option...s as far as relocating the children. I had moved closer to work, which put me in a different school district & out side the allowable mile radius to relocate the children. He explained that our first objective was to secure a custody agreement, to ensure time with the children. I only had to visit Chris's office a few times, most communication was through email, to complete the custody agreement in February 2015. My divorce, settlement & name change was finalized June 2014. Everything was handled in a very timely fashion, without having to appear in court. In August 2014, after my divorce was official, Chris's work really came through when I asked him to assist in regaining custody of my two children. We first met in court in October 2014. We then met in January 2015 which lead to our one day custody trial in April 2015. Opposing counsel did not leave enough time for their side of the case to be heard, so an additional date was scheduled a month later, May 2015. At the end of the trial the Judge stated that he would review the case & get a ruling to our attorneys. Chris advised that we should receive a ruling in 7 - 10 business days. It took until mid August 2015 to receive a ruling. During this wait Chris's office went above & beyond, checking on the status of our case & keeping me informed. Once a ruling was released a full 51 page fax was sent to Chris's office. Chris was in court during this time but he was quick to call as soon as he had a moment. I appreciated the fact that he did not wait until he was back in the office to do so. I cannot thank his office enough & would recommend anyone to seek Chris Welch as their counsel for legal needs.