Katharine Haus Welch

Katharine Haus Welch

also known as Kate Welch

3.9
Rating: 7.1

Licensed for 15 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Houston, TX
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Family, Mediation

Inner loop, Houston, TX

About Katharine

Biography

Practice Areas

3

Practice Areas

Criminal Defense 88%

-DWI/DUI -Domestic Violence -Assault -Sex crimes -Drug crimes -Theft -Homicide -Weapons charges -Juvenile

88%
Family 10%

-Divorce -Custody -Juvenile

10%

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Licenses

Licensed in Texas for 15 years

State: Texas

Acquired: 2011

Eligible to Practice in Texas

No misconduct found

Location

Law Offices of Katharine Haus Welch

Inner loop, Houston, TX, 77019

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Katharine Haus Welch's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

3.9 /5.0

33 Client Reviews

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Posted by Tien | September 11, 2026 | Hired Attorney

She is an excellent lawyer and I would recommend her.

She is an excellent lawyer. She breaks down complex laws easily. She builds strong and smart plans for cases. She misses no small facts in documents. She talks with great confidence in court. She truly hears and respects client concerns. Her legal letters and papers are precise and neat. She stays ca...lm and focused under heavy pressure. She works hard to get the best results for clients. She always follows the rules and high moral standards. I would recommend her.

Posted by Shaquille | September 10, 2026 | Hired Attorney

The Attorney You Want in Your Corner

I can’t say enough about how grateful I am for my attorney and the work she put into my case. I took my case all the way to trial, and honestly, I reached a point where I genuinely believed I was going to prison. The stakes were extremely high, and I was understandably under a tremendous amount of... stress. She never made me feel like I was just another case number. What impressed me most was how thoroughly she approached my case. She took the time to dissect the evidence, examine the details, and identify the arguments that could make a real difference. We even went through the evidence together over Zoom so I could understand what was happening and we could review everything carefully. Her communication was exceptional. She consistently responded to my text messages and emails, and she was willing to do Zoom calls even after hours when we needed additional time to go over the evidence and discuss my case. That level of accessibility and dedication meant a lot to me, especially during such a stressful period. She presented her arguments to the defense, and in the end, we got something I honestly wasn't sure was possible when this all started: a dismissal of my case. I am incredibly grateful for her dedication, preparation, communication, and the amount of effort she put into fighting for me. She didn't just tell me what was happening—she took the time to explain things, review the evidence with me, and make sure I understood the situation. When you’re facing something that could potentially change your entire life, having an attorney who is willing to put in that kind of work makes all the difference. I will always be grateful that she was in my corner. If you’re looking for an attorney who is thorough, responsive, dedicated, and genuinely willing to fight for you, I highly recommend her.

Posted by anonymous | August 11, 2026 | Hired Attorney

Not a defending lawyer, Judgemental,unprofessional and dishonest.

This lady does not care. She judges from past records and has no compassion. She doesn't defend her clients. After family trying to contact for a month finally got in touch and her Assistant said one thing then she said another. Very unprofessional and dishonest.

Katharine Welch

Replied last September 09, 2026

I worked on your family member’s case for months, evaluating discovery and negotiating with the State. I am sorry you weren’t happy with the outcome; however, plea bargains are my client’s decisions.

Posted by Homer | December 11, 2025 | Hired Attorney

Greatness

Great at her job very helpful and gets the job done thank you for your help

Katharine Welch

Replied last January 13, 2026

Thank you so much!

Posted by anonymous | November 17, 2025 | Hired Attorney

The Houston prosecution gave us the run around for years!!

“After five years of stress and uncertainty, I finally found relief thanks to Kate. She stood by me every step of the way, answered all my questions patiently, and always kept me informed about the next steps.Her expertise and attention to detail were clear from day one, and I always felt heard and s...upported. Thanks to her tireless work and dedication, both my cases were dismissed, and my peace of mind was restored. I couldn’t have asked for a better advocate. Highly recommended to anyone looking for a knowledgeable and compassionate attorney.

Katharine Welch

Replied last January 13, 2026

It was a pleasure walking with you throughout this case. Thanks for your steadfastness! Wishing you all the best.

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Katharine Haus Welch's Lawyer Endorsements

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Samuel Adamo

Unknown lawyer | Feb 02

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. I met Kate in the Harris County Courthouse elevator. At the time she was a brand new lawyer with a firm commitment to practice criminal law. I have followed her practice over the years and worked with her on cases and can say without reservation she is a fearless fighter for her clients. I know it wasn't easy being a young woman breaking into the male dominated world of criminal defense but she didn't shy away from the challenge and today is considered a top notch criminal defense attorney."

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Lisa Gonzalez

Criminal defense lawyer | Jul 07

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Kate Welch is a force to be reckoned with in the courtroom. She stands up to fight for her clients when everyone else thinks the case is hopeless. She is a true defender of justice and the Constitution."

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Stewart Mabrito

Unknown lawyer | Jan 03

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Lisa Gonzalez

Criminal defense lawyer

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Samuel Adamo

Criminal defense lawyer

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Donny Joseph

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Stewart Mabrito

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Experience

Rating:  7.1 (Very Good)

Work Experience

2011 - Present

Partner/Attorney, Fulton & Welch, Attorneys at Law PLLC

Associations

2011 - Present

Harris County Criminal Lawyers Association

2011 - Present

State Bar of Texas

2009 - Present

Houston Young Lawyers Association

Education

2007

University of Central Florida

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Languages

English

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