Adam M. Welch

Adam M. Welch

5.0
Rating: 8.1

Licensed for 18 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Madison, WI
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

17 S. Fairchild St., 2nd Fl., Madison, WI

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Licenses

Licensed in Wisconsin for 18 years

State: Wisconsin

Acquired: 2007

Good Standing

No misconduct found

Location

State Public Defender

17 S. Fairchild St., 2nd Fl., Madison, WI, 53703

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Adam M. Welch's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

8 Client Reviews

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Posted by Steph | November 18, 2021 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Criminal DUI Offense, Very Glad I Hired Him

I was exceedingly worried about retaining a lawyer for my DUI case as I heard it was fruitless by many people who have been in my shoes previously. After reading a lot of reviews, and making many phone calls to other attorneys it was evident after completing the consultation that Mr. Welch was goin...g to be my "gamble". He was exceedingly knowledgeable, realistic, reasonable, also kind and understanding. The outcome was as favorable as one could get in my position, which would not have happened if I had not retained Mr. Welch. I am confident that Mr. Welch not only knows the law inside and out, but will see you as a person and not just another number going through our judicial system.

Posted by Brandon | March 11, 2020 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Top Notch

My wife and I came to visit Wisconsin last year for some R and R and unfortunately found ourselves in need of an attorney. What we thought to be a simple misunderstanding quickly escalated into more and we found ourselves in a desperate situation doing our best to research available attorneys with ex...perience and a good reputation in the area. Neither my wife or I have a record or have ever been in trouble so to speak, so we found it a bit overwhelming in differentiating which attorney would be the right fit for us so to speak. We came across a lot of attorneys but ultimately decided to go with Adam Welch. Upon our research we found Adam to be listed as Wisconsin elite when it came to law and trial cases. After retaining Adam's services, it was beyond apparent why. Not only did he live up to everything we read online and then some...He had a very polite and kind demeanor and it was obvious he cared. Let me say that again. I whole hearted believe that not only did he care, but he had our best interests in mind. Now a days, that's a hard found quality in any line of work. It did not go unnoticed. After almost a year of dealing with a less than desirable District attorney, Adam stuck to his guns and we ended up going to trial. Again, neither my wife and I have ever been through anything like this and it was beyond a little nerve racking to say the least. Adam was cool, calm and collect and reassuring the entire time. In fact, not only during the trial, but the entire time for the last year any time we needed Adam made himself available. Ultimately, a not guilty verdict was had which was what we were hoping for and thank goodness we can finally start to put all this behind us. I hope that no one ever finds themselves in a situation like ours, but life happens...Thank God we found Adam. We HIGHLY RECOMMEND THIS MAN!!! When we felt no one else would listen even from the State, he did and he never stopped. Thank you again, we are so appreciative!

Posted by anonymous | September 3, 2019 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Phenomenal job

Adam was incredible throughout my entire OWI case. From being the only attorney I contacted that instilled a sense of confidence in me, to always being available to answer my questions and calm my nervousness, to keeping me informed through every step of the case I couldn’t have asked for a better at...torney. He clearly is an extremely smart person shown not only by knowing the ins and outs of the law, but also getting my OWI case thrown out completely. I hope I don’t have to, but if the need arises that I need him again he will be my first and only call I make.

Posted by anonymous | November 4, 2018 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Outstanding

Mr. Welch was a very helpful lawyer for me and was responsive to all questions I had. In addition, he was able to reduce my OWI-1st & refusal to a reckless, prior to trial.

Posted by anonymous | January 31, 2018 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Brilliant

Mr. Welch was able to get the right verdict despite incredible odds. He is not a showboat, but is brilliant.

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Adam M. Welch's Lawyer Endorsements

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Shaun O'Connell

Criminal defense lawyer | Dec 21

Relationship: Co-worker

"Adam brings passion and relentlessness with him every time he steps into the courtroom. His experience and knowledge of the law make him an excellent advocate for his clients."

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Sarah Schmeiser

Criminal defense lawyer | Dec 16

Relationship: Co-worker

"I am happy to endorse Adam. He is an excellent criminal defense attorney committed to his clients and their interests. Adam is passionate about criminal defense. He is knowledgeable in the law and a skilled trial attorney. Anyone charged with a crime should be happy to have Adam representing them."

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Sarah Schmeiser

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Experience

Rating:  8.1 (Excellent)

Work Experience

2019 - Present

Member, Stroud, Willink & Howard, LLC

Associations

2017 - Present

National College for DUI Defense

Member

2017 - Present

Dane County Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Member

2016 - Present

Wisconsin Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Member

2007 - Present

State Bar of Wisconsin

Member

Education

2007

University of Wisconsin Law School

JD - Juris Doctor

2004

Lawrence University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2020

Annual Drunk Driving Defense Seminar

Effectively Handling OWI Cases in Municipal Court

2019

State Public Defender Annual Conference

Over the Limit, Under Arrest, Not Guilty – How to Try an OWI Case With a Bad Test Result

2019

Life is a Highway: Handling Traffic Cases

Search & Seizure Issues in Traffic Cases

2019

Annual Drunk Driving Defense Seminar

Cutting Edge Refusal Tactics

2018

Handling OWI Cases in Wisconsin

Trial Issues from the Defense Attorney's Perspective

2018

Dane County Criminal Defense Lawyers Association

Intoxication and Homicide

2018

Annual Drunk Driving Defense Seminar

Common Search & Seizure Issues

2017

Annual Drunk Driving Defense Seminar

Challenging Warrants in OWI Cases

Languages

English

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