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William Lawrence Welch III

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Avvo Rating9.2
  • Baltimore, MD
  • Licensed for 25 years
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Mr. Welch has represented defendants in many criminal jury trials, and the charges have involved serious traffic (such as driving on a suspended license and driving while intoxicated), possession of narcotics, illegal weapons, simple assault, fraud, drug distribution, conspiracy, serious assault, rape, and murder.  This list provides some, but not all, of the kinds of charges that Mr. Welch has handled for clients.  For more than seven years he worked at the Office of the Public Defender in Baltimore, Maryland.  He has represented juveniles and adults.  He graduated from New England School of Law and attended the National Criminal Defense College.  Mr. Welch’s bar memberships include Maryland, Massachusetts, and the District of Columbia.  He has been an attorney since 1993.

Practice areas

OtherJuvenile lawDUI and DWICriminal defenseFederal crime
  1. Federal crime: 45%

    Representation of criminal and serious traffic defendants and witnesses.

    4 years, 80 cases

  2. Criminal defense: 25%

    Representation of criminal and serious traffic defendants and witnesses in Maryland and federal courts.

    19 years, 1,000 cases

  3. DUI and DWI: 10%

    Representation of serious traffic defendants in Maryland and federal courts.

    13 years, 30 cases

  4. Juvenile law: 10%

    Defense of juveniles facing criminal charges.

    19 years, 100 cases

  1. Appeals: 5%

    Criminal appeals in D.C., Maryland, and federal courts.

    9 years, 40 cases

  2. Administrative law: 5%

    MVA hearings.

    13 years, 10 cases

Languages spoken

English

Contact

111 South Calvert Street
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William L. Welch III

111 South Calvert Street
Suite 2700
Baltimore, MD, 21202

Resume

License
StateStatusAcquiredUpdated
MDActive199809/08/2019
DCActive 199510/14/2017
MAInactive199309/15/2019
We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.
Avvo Contributions
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Work Experience
TitleCompany nameDuration
AttorneyWilliam L. Welch, III2005 - Present
Assistant Public DefenderOffice of the Public Defender1999 - 2005
Associations
Association namePosition nameDuration
Maryland Criminal Defense Attorneys' AssociationBoard Member2006 - Present
Education
School nameDegreeGraduated
New England School of LawJD - Juris Doctor1993

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Eric Kirk, Car accident Attorney on Aug 5, 2016
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I endorse this lawyer. I have seen his countless answers to the questions that are posted by those in need of guidance on Avvo. His answers are consistently prompt if -not immediate- precisely responsive, provide clear and specific direction to the inquirer, and reflect a detailed knowledge of criminal law and procedure.

Hunter Pruette, Criminal defense Attorney on Aug 27, 2015
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I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Welch is a tireless advocate for each and every one of his clients.

Roland Ho, Litigation Attorney on Mar 30, 2015
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Socrates de La Cruz, Criminal defense Attorney on Mar 17, 2015
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I endorse this lawyer. He is a knowledgable Attorney and a zealous advocate in court for his clients.

John Elbert, Criminal defense Attorney on Mar 11, 2015
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Bill is an excellent and dedicated attorney. He works tirelessly for his clients and has great results. I have no hesitation in endorsing him.

David Preller, Criminal defense Attorney on Jan 29, 2015
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I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Welch is and a strong advocate for his clients and very knowledgeable in the law.

Andrew Hoverman, Divorce and separation Attorney on Jan 17, 2015
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Mr. Welch regularly contributes well thought out and accurate responses on Avvo forums. His responses are a great resource to those in need of legal assistance and the legal community at large.

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This lawyer is very professional at all times. I endorse this lawyer..

Sean Cleary, Car accident Attorney on Dec 18, 2014
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I wholeheartedly endorse this lawyer. A brilliant, trustworthy and highly respected attorney in the legal community.

Christian Lassen, Life insurance Attorney on Aug 27, 2014
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Top-notch attorney. Highly respected in the legal community.

John O'Brien, Personal injury Attorney on Jul 19, 2014
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An extremely talented and well respected attorney in the legal community, I wholeheartedly recommend him to anyone looking for a lawyer who knows the law and truly cares about protecting the rights of his clients and getting them the most favorable result possible.

Hovanes Margarian, Consumer protection Attorney on Jul 17, 2014
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Jeffrey Henry, Criminal defense Attorney on Jun 28, 2014
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Gina Famularo, Child custody Attorney on Jun 22, 2014
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Benjamin Stirling, Car accident Attorney on Jun 18, 2014
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I endorse this lawyer. He is an asset to the Avvo community of attorneys.

Michael Waddington, Military law Attorney on May 27, 2014
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I endorse William. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community.

John Phillips, Personal injury Attorney on Apr 20, 2014
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Lawyers who serve the avvo community as much as Mr. Welch are few and far between. It takes passion, concern and dedication to devote so much time. You have my endorsement and kudos.

Thomas Valkenet, Litigation Attorney on Jan 13, 2014
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I endorse this lawyer. I have been reading Mr. Welch's advice on AVVO for some time. He is on point and thorough.

Bennett Wills, Contracts and agreements Attorney on Nov 26, 2013
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Mr. Welch is an asset to the legal community. He always provide thoughtful answers with sound advice. I recommend Mr. Welch.

Stephen Shepard, Criminal defense Attorney on Oct 26, 2013
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I endorse Mr. Welch. Although I have not met him in person, I have seen his many answers to the questions that are posted by folks on Avvo who are in need of some guidance on a particular legal issue. His answers are knowledgeable, responsive, and clear. He is a valuable member of the Avvo community and the legal profession.

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