L Calum Welch
- Position: Trial Lawyer
- Experience: 5 years
- Location: 3437 W. CARY ST. Richmond, VA 23221
- Email: info@weilandfirm.com
- Phone: (804) 355-8037
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Traffic & Criminal Law Experience
Calum Welch is a trial attorney specializing in traffic and criminal defense. Calum is passionate about protecting the rights of the accused and has defended against charges including driving on a suspended license, DUI/DWI, drug possession and distribution, larceny, assault and battery, and weapon offenses.
Calum attended Old Dominion University, where he received a Bachelor’s in Political Science and Philosophy and a Master’s in Humanities. Calum then attended law school at the College of William & Mary, where he concentrated in criminal law. Before attending law school, Calum worked as a legal assistant in Norfolk, focusing on commercial real estate and corporate securities and finance. While in law school, Calum interned with Public Defender offices throughout the Hampton Roads area, attending hearings and presenting cases in all types of criminal proceedings.
Prior to joining the Weiland Firm, Calum also worked in family law, handling matters involving mental health and criminal charges related to domestic disputes. This experience across practice areas gives Calum a broad understanding of the legal system, which he uses to develop creative, holistic solutions to any number of complex traffic and criminal cases.
Outside of work, Calum enjoys frequenting the many attractions and local businesses throughout the Commonwealth and supporting the Washington Football Team during each of their rare victories.
Practice Areas:
- TRAFFIC DEFENSE
- SPEEDING
- RECKLESS DRIVING
- CRIMINAL DEFENSE
- MARIJUANA POSSESSION
- DRUNK DRIVING DEFENSE
L. Calum Welch’s Specialties
L. Calum Welch defends individuals charged with any criminal offense or traffic infraction in Virginia including speeding, failure to obey a highway sign, reckless driving, DUI/DWI, hit and run, eluding a police officer, driving on a suspended license, driving without a license, underage possession of alcohol and drug possession.
- Commonwealth of Virginia Bar Admission
- U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Virginia Bar Admission
- U.S. District Court, Western District of Virginia Bar Admission
Education & Memberships
- William & Mary School of Law J.D.
- Virginia Bar Association – Present Member
- Virginia Trial Lawyers Association (VTLA) – Present Member
- Virginia Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (VACDL) – Present Member
What Customers Say About L Calum Welch
IMMENSE THANKS to Calum Welch for making lemonade out of lemons, for understanding the law and climate surrounding our case, for astute guidance, thorough preparation and for and winning the best possible outcome in court for us.
Odd as it is to say, it was a pleasure.
Let’s be honest, nobody wants to be in a position to need legal representation. But, if you’re driving through Virginia above the posted speed limit, chances are fairly good you’ll find yourself pulled over and facing some of the stiffest penalties in the country. No kidding.
If this happens, hire L. Calum Welch.
You won’t find a better advocate. Period.
Patti Cucci
What Calum says, is what Calum will do. An impressive job by him successfully getting the court to lower my speed in zone to a defective equipment which leaves me with no points!! With Calum, you won’t question yourself or have any doubts if you chose the right lawyer to represent you or not. Understanding, polite, follows up with you, professional, and remarkable guy. I would definitely have him represent me again if I ever needed to and I highly recommend any of you have him do the same for you.
Alex Childres
Mt. Calum Welch from Weiland did a great job with my husband’s traffic ticket. He was professional and responsive. I appreciate their great service.
Shyama K
He was respectful, willing to help, and proved his dedication to me as a client. I definitely recommend his services.
Keisha Stallworth
He is doing a great work I really appreciate. I am fully recommend to him for a good lawyer . Please everyone visit one time.
Sanket Shah
My case turned out very well. The way he said it would.
Kevin Bowman
Got the judge to give me complete dismissal with driving school.
Roberto Maldonado
From day one I was told exactly what would happen with my reckless driving ticket. The charge was dropped in court. It is refreshing to feel your lawyer is working hard for you. Great job!
Adger Matthews
Great firm, I was very pleased with the results. I completely recommend Weiland Upton, PLC.
Josh Kondakor
Thank you for your professional services and for achieving the best possible outcome for my case!
Miss B
Mr. Welch was a fantastic attorney for my case. He was so compelling in our initial consultation that I changed representation with another attorney to be represented by him.
Mr. Welch is warm and personable. It is clear that he takes his cases seriously and treats others with kindness and human compassion. At no point during our discussions of my case did I feel judged by him or that he felt anything about the details of the case other than professional. Mr. Welch was very responsive to all of my inquires, emails and phone calls. I felt at times that I was his only case, even though he was very busy during my time under his representation. With the level of personal attention to detail and dedication to the matter I never felt rushed or bothersome.
In the end, we had a very favorable outcome, one that I am not certain I would have received if it weren’t for his hard work and great reputation in the court system where my case was handled.
I am forever grateful for the work that Mr. Welch did on my case. Because of him, my career was saved and I was able to return to life as normal, something that was much more than I could ever have hoped for in the beginning.
Jessica A. Schwartz
I’ll recommend Calum at Weiland Firm any day. He is understanding, patient, professional and explains everything you need to know or do in detail . He represented me and got my traffic violation charge dismissed. I appreciate your great service.
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