Joseph E. Welsh

Experienced Trial Attorney

NH Attorney Joseph Welsh is an experienced trial attorney. He began trying cases while he was still a student in law school over 30 years ago and hasn’t stopped since.

Over the past decades, Joe has tried and won cases throughout New Hampshire in state Circuit and District courts, and in Superior Courts.

An Experienced Advocate and New Hampshire Trial Attorney

With more than 25 years of experience representing clients throughout New Hampshire, Attorney Joe Welsh has built a reputation as a skilled and respected advocate and trial attorney in the areas of criminal defense, DWI defense, and personal injury law. As a partner at Samdperil & Welsh, PLLC in Exeter, he has successfully defended individuals facing the most serious criminal and motor vehicle charges, including murder, manslaughter and complex vehicular cases, while also helping injury victims obtain the compensation they deserve after being injured through the negligence of others. His practice is grounded in meticulous preparation, strategic advocacy, and a steadfast commitment to protecting the rights and well-being of his clients. Attorney Welsh maintains a close working relationship with his clients.

Recognized by peers throughout the New Hampshire legal community, Attorney Welsh has also presented at numerous criminal defense legal education seminars, educating fellow New Hampshire attorneys on developments and strategies in criminal defense and DWI law. His decades of courtroom experience and leadership within the legal profession make him a trusted resource for clients facing challenging legal matters.

Joe also currently sits on the Board of Directors of the New Hampshire Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers.

Experienced NH DWI Attorney

Attorney Welsh is one of the New Hampshire seacoast’s most experienced DUI trial attorneys. He is a member of the National College for DUI Defense (NCDD) and is also a certified Intoxilyzer breath test operator, having been trained by one of North America’s leading Intoxilyzer experts.

Joe’s DUI practice includes representation in court and at administrative agencies, such as the New Hampshire Division of Motor Vehicles. He represented clients facing driver’s administrative license suspensions (ALS), assisted with having their license reinstated, and helped avoid administrative penalties, such as the mandatory installation of an ignition interlock device (IID).

International Trial Lawyer

In 2001, NH Attorney Joseph Welsh took a leave from practicing law in New Hampshire to work in Europe for the United Nations as a lawyer for the International Crime Tribunal for the former Yugoslavia (ICTY). Only a handful of NH attorneys have ever worked for the ICTY.

At the ICTY, Joseph Welsh helped investigate and prosecute military and political leaders from Bosnia who had been charged with committing genocide, crimes against humanity, and other violations of international criminal law. While working primarily in the Netherlands, NH Attorney Joseph Welsh also conducted investigation in Bosnia.

Organizations and Professional Affiliations

Attorney Welsh is a member of the National College for DUI Defense (NCDD), the New Hampshire Association of Criminal Defense Attorneys (NHACDL) of which he presently serves on the board of directors, the National Association of Criminal Defense Attorneys, and the New Hampshire Bar Association Criminal Law Section.