Michael Shane Welsh

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Michael Shane Welsh

4.6
7 reviews
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Rating: 8.4

Licensed for 32 years

DUI and DWI Lawyer at Atlanta, GA
Practice Areas: DUI & DWI, Tax, Family, Litigation

6075 Barfield Road, Atlanta, GA

Virtual Consultation Available

Free Consultation

About Michael

Biography

Tackle Your Legal Problems With A Trusted Mediator, Arbitrator And Litigator. Over 30 Years of Experience in Tax Dispute Resolution, Family Law, Criminal Defense, and DUI. Available 24/7.

Tackle Your Legal Problems With A Trusted Mediator, Defender And Litigator. Over 30 Years of Experience in all Family Law and Divorce Matters. Available 24/7.

Tackle Your Legal Problems With A Trusted Mediator, Defender And Litigator. Over 30 Years of Experience in Family Law, Criminal Defense, and DUI. Available 24/7.

Tackle Your Legal Problems With A Trusted Mediator, Defender And Litigator. Over 30 Years of Experience in all Family Law and Divorce Matters. Available 24/7.

Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

DUI and DWI 30%

Michael brings 25 years of dedicated experience to DUI defense, with over 120 cases throughout his career. The practice focuses on aggressive defense strategies and getting the best result for each individual client.

26 years | 120 cases

30%
Tax 30%

We help individuals and business owners address IRS tax controversies with a structured plan, direct communication, and an emphasis on protecting what matters most: your income, your assets, and your peace of mind. Many IRS matters

25 years | 100 cases

30%
Family 25%

Divorce, Child Custody, Child Support, Contempt

33 years | 400 cases

25%
Litigation 15%

Small business litigation, contract disputes, partnership disputes. Clients include shopping center owners, doctors, restauranters, entrepreneurs, mom & pop businesses, and investors.

33 years | 150 cases

15%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes

Hourly Rates

$ 275-400 per hour

Contingency

25%-40%


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

Licenses

Licensed in Georgia for 32 years

State: Georgia

Acquired: 1993

Active Member in Good Standing

No misconduct found

Licensed in Illinois for 15 years

State: Illinois

Acquired: 2011

Administrative - Not Authorized to Practice

No misconduct found

Location

Welsh Law, LLC

6075 Barfield Road, Atlanta, GA, 30328

michaelshanewelsh.com/

Online Presence

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Michael Shane Welsh's Reviews

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Posted by Alex | July 31, 2025 | Hired Attorney

Professional, knowledgeable, and excellent service!

“Your professionalism, knowledge and your service are excellent. Again, thank you so much Michael, I look forward to continuing to work with you.” Alex Kinjo Kinjo Brands, LLC

Posted by Alfredo | July 31, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Family

Highly recommended!

Working with Michael Welsh during my TPO case … I always felt heard, supported, and confident knowing he was in my corner. I highly recommend him for this or any other type of legal and family matters. Alfredo

Posted by Baylee | August 15, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

Highly recommend

Mr. Welch did an amazing job representing me. He kept me updated & answered any questions I had and made it a point to keep in contact with all the other parties involved with any issues that came up. I was going through the juvenile court to regain custody back of my daughter and I succeeded with hi...s help. He was very professional and advocated for me very well! No complaints at all!!

Posted by Nicholas | July 19, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Very professional, HIGHLY recommended A++++

Contacted Mr. Welsh through a very high-end referral to represent my case. He took his time, kept me informed, and represented me to the fullest capacity possible. I now consider him to be one of my personal lawyers. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED A+

Posted by anonymous | October 09, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

Client of the Attorney

Look here!! Here is the one you want. The one who always wants to know "How can we help?" And that's just what WELSH LAW, LLC. did. HELPED!!!! Attorney Welsh was an awesome attorney. He got the job done. I was very fortunate to have him as mine. Mr. Welsh became my Attorney a couple months prior... to a final trial for modification of custody. Before hiring him I was in fear that I would loose my child (this case). I knew I had (what I thought was) a tough one ahead of Mr Welsh I was afraid for myself. But from our first conversation he was very knowledgeable and confident that I would be fine and win this case. And as you can see victory was ours!

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Michael Waddington

Family lawyer | May 28

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Michael. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."

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Samuel Thomas

Family lawyer | Jan 01

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Top notch lawyer in family law. Go with confidence and competence into your family law issues! Hire this guy!"

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Samuel Thomas

Divorce and separation lawyer

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Joshua Sachs

Appeals lawyer

Experience

Rating:  8.4 (Excellent)

Honors

2025

Distinguished, Martindale-Hubbell

N/A

Auburn University, Allie B. Jolley Award

N/A

Auburn University, Eugene Currant Garcia Award

Work Experience

2008 - Present

President, With Certitude, LLC

1996 - Present

Attorney, Welsh Law, LLC

2009 - 2010

Professor, Gloucester County College

2007 - 2008

Managing Director, Major, Lindsey & Africa

2003 - 2004

Attorney, Chamberlain Hrdlicka White Williams & Martin

1993 - 1996

Attorney, Holland & Knight

Associations

2022 - Present

American Bar Association

1993 - Present

State Bar of Georgia

Sample of Legal Cases

Preventing a spouse from taking a child out of state

Court order preventing her from moving

Child Custody

Court order in favor of my client

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Education

1993

Duke University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1990

Auburn University

BA - Bachelor of Arts, Summa Cum Laude

Speaking Engagements

2010

Seminar at John Marshall Law School Chicago

How to overcome the fear of public speaking

Languages

English

Activity

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