Injury and Immigration Lawyer
Providing Our Clients With Representation They Need and Deserve - Over 40 Years of Combined Experience.
“I could not have asked for a better result.”
Attorney Welcome made sure that my rights were protected and that I would get the best possible outcome for my case. I am so thankful that I went to him for help instead of trying to fight the court alone. He was understanding and honest throughout the entire court process and he kept me updated on how my case was going and what I should expect. He is not just experienced in court; he is extremely familiar with Connecticut courts and he knows what to expect from specific courts and judges. I could not have asked for a better result. Going to him for help was the best decision I’ve ever made.
“We wholeheartedly recommend James Welcome to anyone in need of an immigration lawyer.”
My wife and I recently had the pleasure of working with James Welcome for our immigration case, and we couldn't be more satisfied with the service. Their professionalism, expertise, and dedication to our case are truly exceptional. It's not every day that you come across a legal team that goes above and beyond to ensure a positive experience, but that's exactly what we got.
“It was a pretty unsettling experience and you helped me a ton.”
Just wanted to take a second to thank you for helping me. It was a pretty unsettling experience and you helped me a ton. I know I have no real way to repay you but I wanted to tell you that I truly appreciate your help.
“I will definitely be recommending your services in the future.”
I just wanted to drop you a note to say a Huge thank you to you and your team, for all your assistance over the last 2 years. It has been a long road but I am finally at the end of it with green card in Hand.
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The Law Offices of James A. Welcome is committed to upholding our standard of excellence and integrity.
Whether handling a legal matter concerning personal injury, workers’ compensation, or immigration, our Connecticut attorneys are proud to have established a history of success and we want to make sure that you receive the guidance and representation necessary to achieve the best possible outcome. Over the years, we have helped numerous clients obtain favorable outcomes and we are equipped to handle even the most complicated cases. We also serve clients residing in the state of New York and service immigration clients nationally and internationally.
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We provide a personal approach to every case we take on.
When you contact our staff, you can expect prompt and responsive services as well as the level of professionalism you deserve in your lawyer. With a bilingual staff, we are able to accommodate a larger number of people and meet all of our clients where they are at. We are ready and willing to accommodate you if you speak the following languages: English, Spanish, and Portuguese.
Attorney Welcome’s passion, dedication, and expertise have led him to be designated by SuperLawyers® as a top-rated lawyer for seven consecutive years from 2013-present. Our professionals stand by your side to help ensure your rights are not being overlooked and that your well-being is not being compromised. Our intention is to help you win your case. We are dedicated to helping you succeed – we won’t take your case unless we believe that we can help!
Why Partner With A Connecticut Super Lawyer
In each case, Attorney James A. Welcome and his team deliver personalized representation backed by three core values: integrity, competency, and trust. For nearly two decades we’ve fought relentlessly on behalf of our client’s rights. Quality representation starts with partnering with a team that has your best interest in mind.
Each case is backed by a diverse team
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The team at the Law Offices of James A. Welcome is proud to offer multi-lingual legal advice to all of our clients. Our Spanish and Portuguese-speaking attorneys, paralegals, and legal assistants break down language barriers, making it easier for each of our clients to get the support they need.
Our Lawyers Understand What You’re Going Through
Our team started going to bat for clients in 2007. In the nearly two decades since, we’ve seen it all, from compassionate personal injury claims to life-changing immigration cases.
We understand that you’re going through a challenging time and that the law can seem purposefully mystifying. With our help, you can detangle the legislation impacting your personal injury claim or immigration case.
You’re not alone when you have the Law Offices of James A. Welcome on your side.
We’ve Secured Millions in Legal Settlements
Since 2007, our attorneys have worked with thousands of clients. Our efforts in and out of the courtroom have seen those clients go home with millions of dollars in legal settlements.
We don’t let insurers underestimate the value of your losses. When you turn to the Law Offices of James A. Welcome for support, you work with boutique attorneys who will tirelessly negotiate for your right to comprehensive financial support.
Thousands of Loyal Clients Have Trusted Our Firm
The lawyers with the Law Offices of James A. Welcome bring 40+ years of experience to every case. That experience has allowed us to go to bat for thousands of clients since the firm’s opening.
James Welcome’s efforts to provide top-notch legal representation to Connecticut residents in need have seen him included on the Super Lawyers list as a Top Immigration Attorney for over a decade. He’s also been selected to The National Trial Lawyers Association and awarded a Superb Rating on Avvo.
We’re Not a Billboard Law Firm
When you work with our office, you’re more than a number. The Law Offices of James A. Welcome offers a boutique legal experience. Our attorneys meet with you directly to discuss the nature of your concerns and how you want to approach your upcoming legal matters.
We continually take our clients’ needs into account while breaking down the logistics of civil cases and immigration law. Clients can trust us to clearly and simply explain their rights.
Areas of Expertise
At the Law Offices of James A. Welcome, we focus on three areas of law: immigration, personal injury, and workers’ compensation. With our thorough understanding and experience in immigration law, we will walk you and your family through the immigration process and help you move through it more swiftly and smoothly than you would be permitted to on your own. We will inform you of your rights and protections available to you every step of the way, so you are always aware of your options and never kept in the dark about your future.
The process of filing for workers’ compensation in Connecticut can involve a lot of steps, and it can benefit you tremendously to hire an attorney who can help you navigate the process with minimal complications. For personal injury cases, we will help you achieve the best outcome for your claim.
We know that insurance companies will often try to undervalue your claim, and we are committed to fighting for maximum compensation for your losses. For any case we help you with, you can trust that we will prioritize you and use our resources, knowledge and experience to meet your needs and goals.
A car accident can be a very traumatic and difficult experience. At the Law Offices of James A. Welcome, Attorney Welcome is well experienced in car accident litigation, having worked on many of these types of cases. In fact, Connecticut residents have trusted Attorney James A. Welcome with their cases for over 20 years.
Family-based immigration visas allow immigrants to become permanent residents of the United States through a family member who is already lawfully residing in the country. The process begins when a family member files an immigration petition on your behalf; from then on, this person will be referred to as your “sponsor.”
People should not have to fear being bitten by a dog during their regular walks around the neighborhood or at any point in their day-to-day lives. At the Law Offices of James A. Welcome, we are passionate about protecting victim’s rights, especially when those victims are the children or the elderly as they are more susceptible to serious injury following an animal attack.
Have you been seriously injured while on the job? You deserve to receive compensation to help in your recovery. At the Law Offices of James A. Welcome, we proudly offer quality representation to individuals who have been hurt while on the job, or families whose loved ones passed away in tragic workplace accidents.
A slip and fall accident can cause painful injuries that require expensive medical care and force you to take time off of work. If the owner of the property reasonably could have prevented your fall, that person or party may be financially responsible for the related expenses you incurred.
Construction injury cases are never simple. In fact, more often than not, they are complex, both legally and factually. They demand comprehensive knowledge not only of the applicable law but also of the construction industry and operations. If you are injured on the job, and it is determined that a third party was responsible for your injuries, you may be entitled to a claim for personal injury.
Meet Our Team
Facing a legal matter can be confusing and stressful which is why all of our professionals at the Law Offices of James A. Welcome are dedicated to seeing you through this time without compromising your well-being and while seeing that your rights are protected.
James A. Welcome
FOUNDER & LEAD ATTORNEYAttorney James A. Welcome provides comprehensive legal advocacy for clients throughout Connecticut, with a focus on personal injury, workers' compensation, immigration law, and criminal law. He provides in-depth representation for those facing trials, arbitration, mediation, and appeals.
Marina Brakefield
Immigration AttorneyMarina Brakefield is a seasoned Immigration Attorney at the Law Offices of James A. Welcome. With over twenty years of experience, she has become a cornerstone of the firm’s immigration practice, helping clients across a spectrum of issues, from deportation defense to family reunification and asylum claims.
Stephanie Rios
DIRECTOR OF PERSONAL INJURYStephanie Rios is the Director of the Personal Injury Department at the Law Offices of James A. Welcome. Her legal journey began at Naugatuck Valley Community College, where she was the first in her family to attend college, earning an Associate degree in Criminal Justice. Although she initially aspired to be a domestic violence prosecutor, her career path led her to a different yet impactful role in the legal field.
Ahmed Malik
Director of Marketing & OperationsAhmed Malik is the Director of Operations and Marketing at the Law Offices of James A. Welcome. He has been with the firm for six years, where he supports client services and manages both operational and marketing efforts.
Ana Welcome
Firm ManagerAna Welcome serves as the Firm Manager for the Law Offices of James A. Welcome, a role in which she is instrumental to the firm’s operational excellence and client satisfaction.
Johanna Idrovo-Sarmiento
Immigration ParalegalJohanna Idrovo-Sarmiento is an experienced Immigration Paralegal at the Law Offices of James A. Welcome, where she advocates for immigrants with empathy, precision, and a commitment to justice.
Rosse Cardenas
Immigration ParalegalRosa Cardenas is an immigration paralegal committed to guiding clients through the intricacies of immigration law. Fluent in both Spanish and English, Rosa ensures that language is never a barrier to understanding, providing clear and comprehensive support to every individual.
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FOUNDING ATTORNEY
James A. Welcome
For more than 20 years, Attorney James Welcome has represented clients throughout Connecticut in immigration matters, personal injury matters and criminal arrests. As part of his approach to providing personalized legal guidance and support, Attorney Welcome is very selective about the cases he takes on and handles them personally from start to finish. Over the years, he has maintained a Superb Rating on Avvo, and has been included in the Super Lawyers® list as a top Immigration Attorney from 2013-present. To better serve his clients, Attorney Welcome and his staff provide assistance in the following spoken languages: English, Portuguese and Spanish.
Attorney James Welcome provides in-depth representation for those facing trials, arbitration, mediation, and appeals.
Prioritizing the Needs of You and Your Loved Ones
When you choose the Law Offices of James A. Welcome, you can relax knowing that you have chosen a firm who will prioritize you and your loved ones. Attorney James A. Welcome understands that each case is nonidentical and requires an individual approach. That is why our accomplished Connecticut Immigration and Personal Injury team carefully analyzes the facts of your case, researching potential hurdles and avenues of advancement. Your initial consultation provides you with an in-depth and confidential venue to discuss your most pressing questions. Attorney Welcome and his team of attorneys will suggest some possible approaches as it pertains to the specifics of your case while answering your concerns directly.
If you choose to retain our services, you can rest knowing the critical facts of your case will be factored in and taken into account when pursuing legal action. As part of our commitment to fully addressing every clients’ unique legal matter, we are here to assist you and your loved ones through each step of your matter, maintaining open and honest communication along the way.
Ready to start your journey with an award-winning legal team? The Law Offices of James A. Welcome is ready to deliver on your behalf. Simply call our office at (475) 256-5349 or start a live chat here on our website. We’re available 24/7. Our Waterbury, Hartford, Bridgeport, Danbury, Norwalk, West Hartford, and Torrington Immigration and Personal Injury attorneys are just a call away.
Read the Latest Blogs From Our Team
- Immigration
In a major immigration shift, the Trump administration has officially ended Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for over 72,000 Honduran nationals and 4,000 Nicaraguan nationals living in the United States. The decision, set to take effect on September 6, 2025, will leave tens of thousands of long-time residents vulnerable to deportation after more than two decades …
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At the Law Offices of James A. Welcome, we’ve spent over twenty years helping immigrants across Connecticut and beyond. We’ve seen hard times. We’ve seen unjust policies. But what we’re witnessing now under President Trump’s second term is something else entirely; a nationwide push for mass deportations with fewer safeguards, more raids, and harsher consequences. …
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- Immigration
At The Law Offices of James A. Welcome, we’ve spent over two decades fighting for the rights of immigrants and their families. We don’t speak in fear. We speak in facts. And the fact is—if you’re undocumented, in removal proceedings, or waiting on an immigration benefit, the stakes have never been higher/ We are now …
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- Immigration
This morning, the Supreme Court issued a decision with immediate consequences for hundreds of thousands of immigrants from Cuba, Haiti, Nicaragua, and Venezuela: the Trump administration may now suspend a humanitarian parole program that had allowed individuals from these countries to temporarily live and work in the United States. It’s the second such ruling this …
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- Immigration
At The Law Offices of James A. Welcome, we’ve worked with hundreds of immigrants across Connecticut who have found themselves in dangerous, life-threatening situations. Many came to the United States for a better life—only to face abuse, violence, or serious crime once here. What often gets overlooked is that immigrant victims of crime have rights—and …
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- Immigration
In a major immigration shift, the Trump administration has officially ended Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for over 72,000 Honduran nationals and 4,000 Nicaraguan nationals living in the United States. The decision, set to take effect on September 6, 2025, will leave tens of thousands of long-time residents vulnerable to deportation after more than two decades …
- Immigration
- Immigration
At the Law Offices of James A. Welcome, we’ve spent over twenty years helping immigrants across Connecticut and beyond. We’ve seen hard times. We’ve seen unjust policies. But what we’re witnessing now under President Trump’s second term is something else entirely; a nationwide push for mass deportations with fewer safeguards, more raids, and harsher consequences. …
- Immigration
- Deportation
The immigration landscape in the United States has shifted dramatically—and rapidly since President Trump came back into office. Over the past several months, immigrants across the country have been living under the shadow of a sharp increase in ICE enforcement activity. Reports of coordinated raids, arrests in workplaces and neighborhoods, and targeted detentions are flooding …
- Deportation
- Trump
When a travel ban affects entire countries, it doesn’t just shut borders, it shuts out opportunity, divides families, and creates widespread fear. On June 4, President Trump issued a new presidential proclamation reviving one of his most controversial policies: a broad travel ban targeting foreign nationals from 19 countries. This action, reminiscent of his original …
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- Immigration
At The Law Offices of James A. Welcome, we’ve spent over two decades fighting for the rights of immigrants and their families. We don’t speak in fear. We speak in facts. And the fact is—if you’re undocumented, in removal proceedings, or waiting on an immigration benefit, the stakes have never been higher/ We are now …
- Immigration
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