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4.9 /5.0
16 Client Reviews
Gordon Edward Welch practices in Pensacola, Florida and represents clients throughout Northwest Florida in all family law matters, including divorce, child custody, child support, visitation or time sharing, modification and enforcement of decrees, parental relocation, paternity, step-parent adoption, domestic violence injunctions, and appeals relating to family law matters. Mr. Welch is directly involved with every client and considers himself personally responsible for what happens in their cases. A graduate of the University of Virginia School of Law and member of the bar in the District of Columbia and in Florida, he is directly involved in all aspects of his client’s cases and does not delegate his responsibilities to paralegals or legal assistants. As a former Navy JAG officer, Mr. Welch has handled many divorces involving military members or their spouses and understands the unique aspects and demands of such cases. For an initial telephone consultation at no charge please call Mr. Welch today.
Effective representation to help you get the results you want
Gordon Welch is a skilled and capable family law attorney who works diligently to understand your situation and then pursue and protect your legal rights and interests. He brings to your case the benefit of:
Confidence — Mr. Welch provides a hands-on, direct approach to legal representation and will confidently and vigorously pursue the most appropriate course of action in your case.
Personal Experience — Many of his clients are active duty or retired military members or civil service employees. Because he grew up in a Navy family and served in the Navy Judge Advocate General Corps, he understands the special needs of such clients.
Knowledge — With more than 30 years of experience, he has the knowledge to effectively represent you in all aspects of your case, including appeals. .
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Practice Areas
47 years
Free Consultation
$0 first 30 minutes
State: Florida
Acquired: 1984
No misconduct found
State: District of Columbia
Acquired: 1979
No misconduct found
201 E Government St Ste 138, Pensacola, FL, 32502-6018
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Posted by Tom M | January 25, 2026 | Hired Attorney
Without question, Mr. Gordon Welch is nothing short of an outstanding attorney and the person you want on your side with his expertise and legal representation. He is very receptive, understanding and responsive to your questions, issues and outcome desires. He is able to explain in the most under...
Posted by Tracy | August 29, 2025 | Hired Attorney
I highly recommend Mr Welch to help navigate through divorce, especially when it comes to handling the issues that come with divorcing a person in the military community. He was an absolute life saver during my divorce and kept me calm when I wanted to explode. He was an absolute professional who h...
Posted by Sarah | July 30, 2025 | Hired Attorney
Knows family law & cares about the outcome for his clients & how it impacts children involved especially
Posted by Jeff | June 17, 2021 | Hired Attorney
He took on a difficult interstate child custody and child support case for me in 2007. He represented me until my son graduated high school in GA in 2013. He was able to dumb down the legalese for me so that I clearly understood all aspects of what I was asking for and also pointed out potential un...
Posted by Mitzi Fails | April 12, 2021 | Hired Attorney
Mr. Gordon is the best lawyer ever! He was very thorough. He made sure I understood everything from start to finish. He was very genuine, he cared about how I was feeling during the process of my divorce. He's definitely not your average attorney. If you want the best of the best I really suggest c...
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2021
Distinguished, Martindale-Hubbell
2021
Client Rating, Martindale-Hubbell
2020
Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2014
Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
1974
Magna Cum Laude, Colby College
1974
Phi Beta Kappa, Colby College
1974
Stephen Coburn Philosophy Prize, Colby College
1994 - Present
Solo Practitioner, Gordon Edward Welch, P.A.
1980 - 1984
Judge Advocate General, United States Navy
1984 - Present
Escambia/Santa Rosa Bar AssociationMember
Florida Supreme Court granted the appeal and reversed the trial court decision denying the former spouse a share of Voluntary Separation Incentive benefits elected by military spouse in lieu of military retirement benefits
1978
Doctor of Jurisprudence/Juris Doctor
1974
BA - Bachelor of Arts
English