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Philadelphia Municipal Court - Criminal Division
Juanita Kidd Stout Center for Criminal Justice
1301 Filbert St, #208
Philadelphia, PA 19107
1301 Filbert St, #208
Philadelphia, PA 19107
Phone: 215-683-7290
Fax: 215-683-7293
Fax: 215-683-7293
Online Court Resources
Resources for the Philadelphia Municipal Court - Criminal Division as well as online resources applicable to courts generally in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania, and resources applicable to all courts in Pennsylvania.
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Philadelphia Municipal Court Criminal Filings
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Philadelphia Municipal Court Case Records
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Philadelphia Criminal Court Calendar
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Philadelphia Municipal Court Dockets
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Philadelphia Court Administrative Orders and Regulations
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Philadelphia Court Opinions
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Attorney General Opinions
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Forms and related information
Philadelphia Court Forms and Instructions
View and download Philadelphia court forms including civil, criminal, expungement, domestic relations, Protection from Abuse (PFA), juvenile, Orphans' Court, probate, and Municipal Court. Instructions are provided for some forms. PFA orders are available in multiple languages.
Attorney Complaint Forms and Information
View and download attorney complaint forms and instructions in English and Spanish from the Disciplinary Board of the Pennsylvania Supreme Court.
Consumer Complaint Forms and Information
The Pennsylvania Attorney General offers online and printable consumer complaint forms and downloadable brochures for general consumer issues, seniors, health care, medicare fraud, insurance fraud, and veterans' issues.
Online Self-Help Forms
PALawHelp offers do-it-yourself forms and instructions organized by legal issue. Some forms may be completed online with an interactive interview process. Instructions and additional self-help resources are provided.
Online fine payments
Pay Court of Common Pleas, Magisterial District Court, and Philadelphia Municipal Court Fines, Costs, and Restitution
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Self help, legal research, general information
Philadelphia Municipal Court Veterans Court
Find information on the Veterans Court program, which provides support, resources, and alternatives to veterans who have become involved in Philadelphia Municipal Court criminal cases.
Philadelphia Court Brochures and Guides
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Philadelphia Criminal Procedure
The Philadelphia District Attorney's Office provides answers to frequently asked questions about general criminal procedure, Accelerated Rehabilitative Disposition (ARD), hate crimes, private criminal complaints, child abuse, domestic violence, elder abuse, and sexual assault.
Philadelphia Law Library
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Philadelphia Local Court Rules
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Court Rules
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Domestic Violence Resources
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Foreclosure Prevention Resources
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Glossary of Legal Terms
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Guide to Pennsylvania Court System
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Legal Information and Legal Resources
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Legal Information for Seniors
The Pennsylvania Bar Association offers a guide to legal issues for seniors.
Legal Information Publications
The Pennsylvania Bar Association offers informational pamphlets on a various legal topics.
Mediation Information
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Official Pennsylvania Statutes, Laws, and Constitution
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Pennsylvania Unofficial Statutes
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Restoration of Driving Privileges and Vehicle Registration
View instructions and forms for restoration of driver's licenses and vehicle registration, from the Pennsylvania Department of Transporation.
Self-Representation
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Traffic and Motor Vehicle Information
The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation offers information about traffic and motor vehicle laws, licensing, restoration of licenses, and other motor vehicle issues.
Legal aid, free services, lawyer referral
Philadelphia Elder Legal Assistance
The Elder Justice and Civil Resource Center provides seniors with information about the court system, referrals to legal services agencies, links to additional resources, and information about elder abuse.
Philadelphia Inactive Attorneys
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Philadelphia Lawyer Fee Disputes
The Philadelphia Bar Association offers a Lawyer-Client Fee Dispute Resolution Program, with links to program rules and forms.
Philadelphia Lawyer Referral
The Philadelphia Bar Association provides an online lawyer referral service by telephone or an online request form. An initial consultation for a nominal fee is available.
Philadelphia Legal Services Organizations
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Philadelphia Public Defender
View information about the Defender Association of Philadelphia, which provides free legal representation for indigent defendants facing possible incarceration.
Philadelphia Suspended and Disbarred Attorneys
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Philadelphia Victim Help
The Philadelphia District Attorney's Office Victim/Witness Services Unit provides case status notification, court accompaniment, referrals, and assistance with victim impact statements and applications for victims' compensation and restitution. Information about victims' rights, domestic violence, elder abuse, identity theft, child testimony, and lineups is also provided.
Southeastern Pennsylvania Women's Legal Help
The Women's Resource Center offers low-cost legal consultations with family law attorneys for issues including divorce, custody, and child support in Bucks, Chester, Delaware, Montgomery, and Philadelphia Counties.
Attorney Information and Status
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Complaints Against Attorneys
View instructions for filing a complaint against an attorney with the Disciplinary Board of the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania. A link to the complaint form is included.
Complaints Against Judges
View information on filing a complaint against a Pennsylvania judge with the Judicial Conduct Board. A link to the complaint form is included.
Consumer Protection
The Pennsylvania Attorney General's Public Protection Division offers information about its services, including legal action based on complaints, the Bureau of Consumer Protection and its mediated restitution program, a specialized Health Care Section, and the Office of Consumer Advocate. The Bureau of Consumer Protection provides an online complaint form.
Find Criminal Defense Attorneys
The Pennsylvania Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers offers an online directory search and links to criminal justice information.
Find Free Legal Assistance
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Free Legal Help Locations
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Lawyer Referral Services
The Pennsylvania Bar Association offers a lawyer referral service by telephone, which includes an initial consultation with a lawyer for a nominal fee. A list of local lawyer referral services by county is also provided..
Senior Citizens Legal Assistance
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