Richard H. Welsh

Professional career

• Before becoming a judge, Richard Welsh served as an Assistant District Attorney in the Philadelphia District Attorney's Office — 1996–1999.
• the Magisterial District Judge for District 38-1-19, covering Limerick Township, Royersford Borough, and portions of Upper Providence Township in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania

Education

Additional information

• He has held this position since January 2018 and is elected to serve until December 31, 2029
• Richard Welsh was elected to his current position in the 2017 general election, winning the seat as a Democratic candidate with 51.25% of the vote
• He was admitted to the Pennsylvania Bar on January 19, 1997 and has been active in public service since then
• Judge Welsh can administer oaths, perform marriages, and oversee summary trials for minor offenses such as retail theft, disorderly conduct, and driving with a suspended license
• His professional experience includes handling criminal prosecutions and legal matters within the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
• He previously participated in the Democratic primary, where he received 43.26% of the votes, and has since been a candidate in subsequent elections for retention in his judicial role
• Magisterial District Court 38-1-19, presided over by Judge Welsh, is a minor court responsible for traffic and non-traffic citations, preliminary arraignments, and hearings for criminal cases