Matthew Ryan Welshon

Matthew Ryan Welshon

3.3
Rating: 6.5

Licensed for 8 years

Family Lawyer at Columbia, MO
Practice Areas: Family, Criminal Defense, Juvenile

19 E Walnut Street, Suite C, Columbia, MO

About Matthew

Biography

Practice Areas

3

Practice Areas

Family 50%

In addition to matters involving child custody, we assist our clients in adoptions, guardianship, wills & trusts, divorces, marriage agreements, and many other disputes.

7 years | 150 cases

50%
Criminal Defense 30%

You have the right to remain silent. When you are charged or threatened to be charged with a crime, do not talk about the case with anyone except a legal professional.

7 years | 150 cases

30%
Juvenile Law 20%

Our firm represents the best interests of children in any type of matter involving abuse or neglect. We will interview the child if necessary to determine an appropriate permanent home.

5 years | 50 cases

20%

Fees and Rates

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Licenses

Licensed in Missouri for 8 years

State: Missouri

Acquired: 2017

Good Standing, Active

No misconduct found

Location

The Law Office of Matthew Welshon, LLC

19 E Walnut Street, Suite C, Columbia, MO, 65201

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Matthew Ryan Welshon's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

3.3 /5.0

3 Client Reviews

Posted by anonymous | August 22, 2019 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Great Lawyer

Matt really helped me out in a difficult time. He helped me through the whole process of my divorce and custody of my child. He also helped me navigate and with my fraud cases. I would highly recommend Matt for any divorce or custody matters.

Posted by Michelle | August 22, 2019 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Only wants your money

Took $1800 on retainer. Agreed on plan in office then changed what we wanted on Motion to Modify a child custody order. Charged us about $750 for what he did even though it was not what we hired him to do. Removed himself from our case when we disagreed with what he wrote and refused to refund our r...emaining retainer of about $1050. Apparently he tells you what you want to hear then does what he wants regardless of what you hire him for.

Matthew Welshon

Replied last March 27, 2020

This is not accurate and has been explained several times. Your husband's case was actually very winnable if we focus our goals in the case on the best interests of the child as Missouri Law states. Lastly, your sole custody petition and parenting plan was developed in accordance with your suggestions, you can file it if you want, but I suggest contacting a different attorney beforehand because it is probably out of date.

Posted by Maggie | August 21, 2019 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Very helpful

Matt was very helpful in explaining how the process would work to make sure I understood how everything went. He was amazing at keeping me informed through the whole process. Very easy to talk to! I would Highly recommend!!

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"Mr. Welshon is a dedicated attorney who will persistently fight for your rights. No matter the issue, Matt is always quick to communicate with clients and make sure your needs are met."

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Experience

Rating:  6.5 (Good)

Honors

2017

The Order of Barristers, University of Missouri Kansas City

Work Experience

2018 - Present

Attorney, The Law Office of Matthew Welshon, L.L.C.

2018 - 2018

Associate, Stange Law Firm, LLC

2017 - 2018

Attorney, Sullivan & Associates, PA

2016 - 2017

Tax researcher, H&R Block, Tax Institute

Associations

2017 - Present

American Bar Association

Member

Education

2017

University of Missouri - Kansas City School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

2011

University of Missouri, Columbia

BS - Bachelor of Science

Languages

Japanese

English

Activity

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