About

Learn approximately Melvin R. Welch, a committed lawyer with a numerous historical past in law and navy service. Melvin R. Welch, a native of a small farm metropolis in Minnesota, has had a unique adventure that led him to grow to be a a hit lawyer in St. Paul. After graduating, Melvin served inside the United States Navy, where he discovered Russian and served on submarines. His time within the Navy additionally included working as a translator in the NATO peacekeeping assignment to Kosovo, where he translated for the United States Army and the Russian 13th Tactical Group in Kamenica. Following his navy provider, Melvin attended the University of Minnesota Law School and graduated in 2007. He commenced his criminal career as an appeals legal professional with the Office of the State Public Defender, in which he challenged wrongful convictions and illegal sentences. After gaining valuable revel in, Melvin transitioned to prosecuting extreme felony crimes for Hennepin County for almost 5 years. His prosecution enjoy covered instances concerning murder, assault, robbery, burglary, drug crimes, and more. After his time as a prosecutor, Melvin decided to go back to criminal defense and labored as an companion at a crook defense law workplace earlier than organising his own practice, Welch Law Office. Melvin is licensed to practice law in the State of Minnesota, U.S. District Court for the District of Minnesota, and the Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals. He has treated a extensive range of great prison and DWI instances throughout Minnesota. Melvin R. Welch's numerous history in law and navy service has geared up him with the skills and experience necessary to offer powerful legal illustration to his clients. Whether going through critical prison fees or DWI subjects, Melvin is dedicated to advocating for his customers' rights and achieving the pleasant possible outcomes for their cases.

Legal Issues

Criminal Law

Criminal Appeals, Drug Crimes, Expungement, Fraud, Gun Crimes, Internet Crimes, Sex Crimes, Theft, Violent Crimes

Appeals & Appellate

Civil Appeals, Federal Appeals

White Collar Crime

Civil Rights

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Discrimination, Employment, Fair Housing, Police Misconduct, Privacy Law

Native American Law

Certificates

No Certifications

Languages

• Russian: Spoken, Written
• Serbian: Spoken

Accepted Jurisdictions

Experience

• Owner
  Welch Law Office LLC
  2014
• Associate
  Appelman Law Office
  2013
• Assistant County Lawyer
  Office of the Hennepin County Lawyer
  2008
• Postconvictions and Appeals
  Minnesota State Public Defender
  2006

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