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4.9 /5.0
16 Client Reviews
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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. .
Former Navy JAG Officer with more than 30 years of experience dedicated to helping clients in all family law matters, including appeals. Call (850) 876-6838 for a consultation!
Practice Areas
5
Practice Areas
Divorce and Separation
50%
Family
25%
47 years
Child Custody
15%
Appeals
5%
Fees and Rates
Cost
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
Awards
2021
Licenses
Licensed in Florida for 41 years
State: Florida
Acquired: 1984
No misconduct found
Licensed in District of Columbia for 46 years
State: District of Columbia
Acquired: 1979
No misconduct found
Location
Gordon Edward Welch, Pa
201 E Government St Ste 138, Pensacola, FL, 32502-6018
Gordon Edward Welch Jr.'s Reviews
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Showing 1 - 5 of 8 reviews | Divorce & Separation
Posted by Tom M | January 25, 2026 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation
Top Tier, Professional Attorney. Contact Him Right Away!
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 | Divorce & Separation
MR WELCH IS AN EXCELLENT 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 Mitzi Fails | April 13, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation
Awesome Lawyer
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...
Posted by Brian R. | April 05, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation
A Great Attorney That You’ll Want On Your Side.
My initial conversation with Gordon Welch put me at ease about having to go through the uncertainties of divorce. I was even more comfortable with the decision to retain him as my attorney upon meeting with him. He was detailed, and very organized during the entirety of my divorce proceedings. Most i...
Posted by Brent R. Shavnore | March 28, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation
Top notch attorney
Gordon is a very well organized and knowledgeable attorney who will advocate for you and ensure you ethically get the best legal outcome both financially and in terms of litigation. He is sharp as a tack and has the memory of a computer. Do what he tells you to do, be transparent, honest, and the res...
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Experience
Honors
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
Work Experience
1994 - Present
Solo Practitioner, Gordon Edward Welch, P.A.
1980 - 1984
Judge Advocate General, United States Navy
Associations
1984 - Present
Escambia/Santa Rosa Bar AssociationMember
Sample of Legal Cases
Kelson v. Kelson, 675 So.2d 1370 (Fla. 1996)
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
Education
1978
University of Virginia School of Law
Doctor of Jurisprudence/Juris Doctor
1974
Colby College
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Languages
English