Dakema L. Welch

Dakema handles a wide array of family law matters including divorce, legal separation, parenting, child support modification and enforcement, post-divorce issues, mediation and litigation. Dakema is also trained as a DOVE attorney and represents clients in matters involving domestic violence and stalking. Dakema’s client-centered approach to practice allows her to provide compassionate and effective legal representation tailored to fit her clients’ needs.

Prior to attending law school, Dakema worked as a paralegal for more than two years, focusing primarily on probate matters, trust and estate drafting, and real estate disputes and transactions. Dakema is a graduate of the University of New Hampshire Franklin Pierce School of Law and Daniel Webster Scholar Honors Program. During law school, Dakema conducted research for the New Hampshire Bar Association on the regulation of title companies across the country and the impact of title companies on the legal field in New Hampshire. Dakema also completed a legal residency with the Campton Police Department Prosecutor’s Office, where she assisted in the prosecution of various criminal offenses. She also completed a summer associateship and legal residency at Orr & Reno, focusing on family law issues.

A native of New Hampshire’s White Mountains, Dakema enjoys spending time outdoors, hiking, skiing, snowmobiling and camping with her family. In her free time, Dakema actively contributes to her community through various service projects and organizations.