Public Resources
As part of the development of its new website, the Delaware County Bar Association will be creating a comprehensive self-help section for members of the public to learn more about the local court system and to provide information on a variety of legal topics. You will begin to see this information appear within the next couple of weeks.
In the interim, listed below are some important numbers which you might need if you are involved in the legal system:
The Judicial Branch: A Brief Overview of the Pennsylvania Court System produced by AOPC
Click here to view this video.
Delaware County Court of Common Pleas
The telephone numbers and weblinks listed below are for the Court of Common Pleas, which is the main court in Media.
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If you need general information... |
Main Contact Information | Telephone: (610) 891-4000 | Website: www.co.delaware.pa.us/courts |
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If you need information about filing documents with the Court... |
Office of Judicial Support |
Telephone: (610) 891-4370 |
Website: www.co.delaware.pa.us/ojs |
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If you need information about hearing schedules... |
Court Administrator |
Telephone: (610) 891-4550 |
Website: www.co.delaware.pa.us/courts |
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If you need information about permits... |
Sheriff's Department |
Telephone: (610) 891-4296 |
Website: www.co.delaware.pa.us/sheriff |
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If you would like to file for child support... |
Domestic Relations |
Telephone: (610) 891-4314 |
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State Organizations
The organizations listed below cover the entire state of Pennsylvania. They may be able to provide useful information or resources for you.
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If you want information about the state bar association or other local bar associations... |
Pennsylvania Bar Association |
Telephone: (800) 932-0311
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Website: http://www.pabar.org |
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If you want information about criminal or trafiic court dockets for the entire state, or if you would like information about the court system... |
Administrative Office of Pennsylvania Courts |
Telephone: (717) 231-3300
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Website: http://www.aopc.org |
| If you would like to look up an attorney's status or report an attorney... | Disciplinary Board of the Supreme Court |
Telephone: (610) 650-8210
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Website: http://www.padisciplinaryboard.org |
| If you want to access the Pennsylvania SCDU or check on support payments... | Pennsylvania Child Support |
Telephone: (877) 727-7238
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Website: www.childsupport.state.pa.us |
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If you are a victim of crime and need information about county victims' services programs or Crime Victims Compensation... |
Crime Victims Compensation (Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency)
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Telephone: (800) 233-2339 |
For the link, click HERE. |
Legal Assistance
The organizations listed below may be able to provide you with legal representation if you meet certain qualifications for services.
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If you live in Delaware, Bucks, Chester or Montgomery Counties and are looking for legal assistance...
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Legal Aid of Southeastern Pennsylvania | Telephone: (877) 429-5994 |
Website: http://www.lasp.org |
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If you are disabled and low income and need legal representation...
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Legal Clinic for the Disabled | Telephone: (215) 587-3350 |
Website: www.lcdphila.org |
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If you have an issue or dispute that you would like to try to mediate without going to court...
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Center for Resolutions | Telephone: (610) 566-7710 |
Website: www.center4resolutions.org |
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If you are a victim of domestic violence and need help...
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Domestic Abuse Project of Delaware County | Hotline: (610) 565-4590 |
Website: www.dapdc.org |
