Charles W. Welch, III

Charles W. Welch, III is an Attorney at Law with Schwartz & Schwartz in Delaware. His primary practice includes personal injury, wills, trusts, and probate of estates. Welch advises injured clients and also assists individuals and families with estate-related planning and administration. His prior service as a judge and public lawyer adds substantial courtroom and government experience to a practice that now combines civil claims with planning and probate matters.

Welch graduated from the University of Delaware and earned Juris Doctor from Villanova University School of Law. He has been a member of the Delaware bar since 1985. His legal education was followed by a career that included service in the Delaware Department of Justice, elected office, and the judiciary. That background provides perspective on statutory interpretation, courtroom procedure, public institutions, and the careful evaluation of legal issues that affect both litigants and families.

Before returning to private practice, he served for 19 years as a Judge on the State of Delaware Court of Common Pleas and retired from the bench in 2020. Welch also previously served as a Delaware State Representative and as a Deputy Attorney General. In private practice, he handles personal injury claims and helps clients with wills, trusts, and probate matters, drawing on decades of experience with Delaware law and court procedure.

Charles W. Welch, III brings a distinctive combination of judicial, legislative, prosecutorial, and private-practice experience to his clients. He serves on the board of the Mamie A. Warren Senior Center and is a member of the Delaware Trial Lawyers Association. Welch focuses on practical advice, careful document review, and clear explanations, whether he is evaluating an injury matter or helping a family organize estate documents and navigate probate responsibilities.

Law Office Affiliations

• Attorney, Schwartz & Schwartz, Attorneys at Law, P.A.
• Member, Delaware State Bar Association
• Member, Delaware Trial Lawyers Association
• Member, Board of Directors, Mamie A. Warren Senior Center

Licensed State

• Delaware

Education

• Villanova University School of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)

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