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27 N. 6th St., Stroudsburg, PA 18360
22 E 3rd St, Media, PA 19063
325 Swede Street, Garden Level, Norristown, PA 19401
1219 Spruce Street, Philadelphia, PA 19107
2981 Grant Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19114
4503 N. Front St, Harrisburg, PA 17110
2005 Market Street, Suite 350, Philadelphia, PA 19103
123 Old York Road, Suite 200, Jenkintown, PA 19046
129 E. Market St., First Floor, York, PA 17401
100 N. 10th Street , 3rd Floor , Harrisburg, PA 17101
174 Middletown Blvd, #300, Langhorne, PA 19047
233 Easterly Parkway, Suite 103, State College, PA 16801
205 Grandview Ave, Ste 405, Camp Hill, PA 17011
1125 S. Cedar Crest Blvd., Suite 205, Allentown, PA 18103
100 Eck Circle, Suite 1 , Williamsport, PA 17701
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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