Melvin Richard Welch's Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | October 12, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Doesn't keep his word

Our case was a long waiting case. Waiting on the system for about 9 months. Mel didn't keep us informed unless I asked. He wants his money up front and was clear that's what was important to him. He fought some for us but I saw he only did an average job. He wasnt thorough and when we did go in front... of a judge he was scrambling at the last minute. He talked a big talk up front and motivated us to go after our case but in the end when he knew he couldnt win, he just took us for a ride. Right before our case was dismissed he offered most of our retainer back if we dismissed our own case. I chose no, so when the judge dismissed our case I asked for my retainer back since we couldn't pursue our case. He said there is nothing in our agreement that says I owe you anything back. Not a fair person and not someone I would go back to as clearly he didn't care about us.

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Melvin Welch

Replied last October 12, 2017

I was able to avoid criminal charges for the client-student, reverse an unjust suspension on appeal by the college which trespassed the client out of school for allegations of assault, and obtained two favorable offers for settlement which would have erased all of the loan debt this client had with the university and would have converted all of his failed grades to Withdrawals. I offered to reimburse part of my retainer to provide incentive to the client to accept the offer. Unfortunately, the client's mother had a greater input into his reasoning than I did and the client declined both favorable offers. When the client declined the offers, I continued with the matter completing additional work for which I was not paid. I spent numerous hours with both the client and his family, discussing the case, the process, the evidence, the rules, and different potential outcomes. I pursued the directives set for me by the client and his mother, and accomplished success in one matter but we did not succeed in the client's claim against the university. I did not charge the client for all of the time I had spent on the client's case, being paid approximately 1/3 of the time spent on the case.

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Anthony Grostyan

Criminal defense lawyer | Apr 02

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Melvin Welch is an exceptional defense attorney. I have had the pleasure of working with him on several cases. He is one of the most intelligent, hard-working lawyers that I know and achieves impressive results for his clients."

David Lundgren

Criminal defense lawyer | Dec 29

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Observing Mr. Welch in the courtroom leaves no doubt about why he gets consistently positive results for his clients. He is meticulous, persuasive, and knowledgeable about the law and facts of his cases. He is an excellent criminal defense attorney."

Rhia Spears

Criminal defense lawyer | Jul 21

Relationship: Worked for lawyer

"One of the most brilliant minds combined with an unparalleled work ethic. Most likely to find a way for the cases that seem indefensible. If I were ever to be in criminal trouble, I wouldn't hire anyone else."

Teresa Molinaro

Criminal defense lawyer | Jun 19

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. He is quick thinking and intelligent."

Ryan Kaess

Criminal defense lawyer | Mar 04

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer wholeheartedly, Mr. Welch is a tremendous lawyer who is always willing to go outside the box in his representation of his client."

Arthur Martinez

Criminal defense lawyer | Mar 01

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Welch is a hard working lawyer for his clients. He is professional, a fighter and brilliant. I have practicing law for well over 25 years and well over 100 jury trial in state and federal court, I enjoyed working with Mr Welch and will do so in the future"

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