Why People Trust Our Connecticut Lawyers
As a premier Connecticut firm, the Law Offices of James A. Welcome is dedicated to providing personalized, results-driven representation in immigration and personal injury law. Whether you’re fighting to keep your family together or seeking justice after an accident, we understand the challenges you face. With over 40 years of combined experience, we are committed to protecting your rights with compassion and strategic legal guidance. From immigration relief, including asylum and deportation defense, to personal injury claims like auto accidents and slip-and-falls, we provide clear communication and tailored solutions. Our multilingual team serves clients in English, Spanish, and Portuguese across Connecticut.
Over 40 years of combined experience
With over 40 years of combined experience, our firm brings deep knowledge and a proven track record in several key areas of law, including Personal Injury, Workers’ Compensation, and Immigration matters. This extensive experience allows us to navigate complex legal challenges with confidence and precision. By concentrating our practice in these areas, we’re able to offer focused, results-driven representation always striving for the most effective outcomes for our clients.
Multilingual Team
Each case is supported by a dedicated, multilingual team of legal assistants, paralegals, and attorneys who bring a wide range of skills, backgrounds, and experience. Our team proudly serves clients in English, Spanish, and Portuguese, allowing us to communicate clearly and effectively while delivering personalized legal support tailored to your needs.
Recovered Millions For Our Clients
Our firm is dedicated to providing comprehensive support to individuals pursuing Personal Injury and Workers’ Compensation claims. If you’ve been injured, you deserve fair compensation for lost wages, medical expenses, and the overall impact on your life. Our team has successfully recovered millions of dollars for clients just like you, and we’re committed to doing the same for you. Let us handle the details and thoroughly evaluate your case—so you can focus on healing while we work to secure the results you deserve.
Convenient Office Locations
Our firm strives to achieve maximum effectiveness by remaining more specialized than large, one-stop law firms
-James welcome / founder
Each of our offices has convenient access to major highways and public transportation. We serve clients throughout the state. Attorney Welcome is available for appointments on evenings and weekends, if necessary.
WATERBURY OFFICE
80 Central Ave
Waterbury, CT 06702
Danbury office
57 North Street
Suite 405,
Danbury, CT 06810
hartford office
1 Lewis St
3rd Floor,
Hartford, CT 06103
bridgeport office
277 Fairfield
Ave
Suite 204,
Bridgeport, CT 06604
norwalk office
50 Washington Street
Suite 903,
Norwalk, CT 06854
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.
