Partner / Trial Attorney
Melvin R. Welch is a partner at Appelman Law Firm, focusing on criminal defense and trials, representing the accused from the time of investigation and continuing through the trial and the appeals process. Mr. Welch has practiced criminal law for over fifteen years, beginning his career as an appellate attorney before the Minnesota Courts of Appeal, working as a prosecutor with the Hennepin County Attorney’s Office, before returning to the defense. He is licensed to practice law in the State of Minnesota and the United States Federal Courts (Minnesota, Colorado).
During his career as a defense attorney, Mr. Welch has represented clients charged with a wide variety of crimes, ranging from serious felonies to misdemeanor offenses, including: murder, assault, criminal sexual conduct, child abuse, drug offenses, prostitution, white collar crime, fraud, theft, DWI, and juvenile cases. He also represents convicted persons in probation and parole violation hearings, postconviction hearings, sexual and predatory offender registration hearings and appeals, and appeal to the Minnesota Courts of Appeal.
Education:
- J.D., 2007, University of Minnesota Law School
- B.A., 2000, University of Maryland
Organizations:
- Minnesota American Indian Bar Association
- National Society of Collegiate Scholars
- Brothertown Indians of Wisconsin
Honors & Awards:
- Letter of Commendation, United States Navy
- Navy Expeditionary Medal, United States Navy
- Good Conduct Medal, United States Navy
- Military Provost Award for Excellence in Russian Language, United States Navy
- Letter of Appreciation, United States Army
- Minnesota Lawyer Up & Coming Attorney, 2017
