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Hillside Professional Center, 3910 Bristol Pike, Bensalem, PA 19020
313 W Liberty St, Ste 125, Lancaster, PA 17602
6128 Ridge Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19128
2981 Grant Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19114
20 Briarcrest Square, Suite 206, Hershey, PA 17033
305 Linden Street, Scranton, PA 18503
937 Willow Street, Suite D, Lebanon, PA 17042
One Liberty Place, 1650 Market Street, Suite 3600, Philadelphia, PA 19103
250 East Beaver Avenue, Suite 774, State College, PA 16801
2541 E. College Ave., State College, PA 16801
3304 Market Street, Camp Hill, PA 17011
1544 Bridge Street, New Cumberland, PA 17070
1810 Union Blvd., Allentown, PA 18109
800 Corporate Circle, Suite 100, Harrisburg, PA 17110
882 South Matlack St.,, Unit 110, West Chester, PA 19382
While representing yourself in court can sound like a good idea on the surface, particularly given the relative cost of retaining legal counsel, it is almost universally considered to be a poor idea. No amount of quick research can act as a substitute for the skills and experience that lawyers attain through working several years in the court system.
In Pennsylvania, as in other states, nearly every sort of offense can be charged against defendants. Driving while under the influence, simple or aggravated assault, drug-related felonies and misdemeanors and fraud or financial crimes are common types of cases to see in the court docket.
A lawyer in Pennsylvania might cover criminal cases, civil disputes and divorce proceedings as well.
If you are considering retaining a lawyer, either as a plaintiff or as a defendant, make sure that the attorney(s) you are working with fits both your budget as well as your specific needs for your unique casework. While some lawyers do have a broad and general knowledge of law as a whole, most attorneys and firms specialize in a particular category of law.
To find a Pennsylvania lawyer, you might have to first consider your budget. Lawyers' fees can sometimes be high, and so you'll need to do some research to guarantee that you can afford the attorney you'd like to retain.
More research will also be needed, via Google and from trusted contacts, as well as via the Pennsylvania Bar Association, to get an idea of the lawyer's experience.
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