Law Offices of Harvey C. Welch

Specialties

With more than 28 years of experience, the Law Offices of Harvey C. Welch offer knowledgeable criminal defense. We represent the needs of clients in the Champaign and Urbana, IL areas.

If you? re in trouble with the law, you should know your rights!

Don?t speak with anyone about anything. Do not answer any questions or reply to any charges. Do not perform any tests, allow your property to be searched or participate in any lineups. Do not sign anything and do not waive your Constitutional rights. Most importantly, call the Law Offices of Harvey C. Welch right away! We? ll protect your rights and make sure you receive fair treatment or a fair trial.

Our attorneys can represent you in any of the following cases:

? DUI and traffic violations

? Sex crimes

? Domestic battery

? Drug possession

We handle all felony and misdemeanors, as well as all traffic offenses. You deserve proper criminal defense and someone who will protect your rights. With Harvey C. Welch on your team, you? ll receive experienced representation and legal mediation. Don? t give up without a fight!

Call us today for your free initial consultation.

History

Established in 1991.

The law firm of Harvey C. Welch in Urbana, Illinois, has been providing effective criminal defense representation for more than 30 years. In this time, I have successfully defended individuals against every sort of charge, from DUI and drug possession all the way up to first-​degree murder.

Meet the Business Owner

Harvey W.

Business Owner

My name is Harvey C. Welch, and I have been defending individuals accused of crimes for more than 30 years.

My story is a little different from other criminal defense lawyers. I never served as a prosecutor, as many do. Having something of a rebellious streak, I have always taken the side of the accused, the underdog. From the day I passed the bar, I have worked only on defense, concentrating on the kinds of criminal offenses that are common in the city — property crimes, drug offenses, DUI, juvenile offenses and crimes of violence.

For many years, I was lead counsel for the Illinois Capital Defense Bar. This was an elite group of attorneys who defended people accused of capital murder. With the abolition of capital punishment in Illinois, this group disbanded, but I continue to take heavy-​duty cases, including murder one. Such cases are challenging because so much is at stake