Chester County Pennsylvania Magisterial Courts

Chester County Magisterial Courts

Paul S. Peters III, Esq.

215-291-2944 ~ ppeters@thepetersfirm.com

When you are arrested in Chester County, Pennsylvania, your case is first assigned to a lower court called a Magisterial Court/JudgeChester County, Pennsylvania has 17 MDJ Courts.

The Magisterial District Courts in Chester County, Pennsylvania are responsible for deciding all traffic and non-traffic citations (disorderly conduct, harassment, underage drinking, nuisance). Chester County Magisterial District Courts handle Bail, Arraignments, and Preliminary hearings for criminal cases, landlord/tenant disputes, and civil cases with damage claims up to $12,000.  All decisions of Magisterial Courts in Chester County, PA may be appealed to the Chester County Court of Common Pleas.

It may be tempting to plead guilty to a summary or traffic offense so you can put the whole experience behind you. You may believe you can handle your court case yourself. However, the outcome of your case will be critically important to your future.

Not only can you land in jail, which will disrupt your life and can even cost you your job, but you may also be burdened with a criminal record that will have far-reaching implications for you.  If you do not understand the full extent of certain traffic violations, you may unexpectedly end up with a suspended driver’s license.  Lastly, you may be burdened with overwhelming fines and court fees. It is important to retain an experienced criminal defense and traffic attorney who can defend you against a summary or traffic offense. A lawyer who knows his way around a Pennsylvania Magisterial District Court will give you sound advice and, depending on the circumstances, get the charges or ticket lessened or even dismissed.

If you have a case listed in a Chester County Magisterial Court, you may view your case’s docket here.

CLICK HERE to learn more about MDJs

 

The 17 MDJ courts are located in the following areas of Chester County, Pennsylvania:

Paul S. Peters III, Esquire has represented clients in cases at every level of Chester County’s criminal justice system including all 17 Chester County, Pennsylvania Magisterial Courts.  Paul S. Peters III, Esquire thoroughly understands how each court works. No matter which court your case appears in, Paul S. Peters III, Esquire will provide you with aggressive, experienced, and skilled defense.

Paul S. Peters III, Esq.

215-291-2944 ~ ppeters@thepetersfirm.com

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