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
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Delaware County Court of Common Pleas
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If you need general information about the Court...
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Main Contact Information |
Telephone: (610) 891-4000
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If you need information about filing paperwork with the Court... |
Office of Judicial Support |
Telephone: (610) 891-4370
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If you need information about scheduling a hearing... |
Court Administrator |
Telephone: (610) 891-4550
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| If you need permit information... | Sheriff's Department |
Telephone: (610) 891-4296
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| If you need to find out about how to file for child support... | Domestic Relations |
Telephone: (610) 891-4314
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Website: www.co.delaware.pa.us/domesticrelations |
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If you have been arrested or charged with a crime (and your income qualifies you)...
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Public Defenders Office |
(610) 891-4100 |
Website: www.co.delaware.pa.us/depts/defender |
State Organizations
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If you are interested in learning more about the state bar association or if you need links to other county bar associations... |
Pennsylvania Bar Association |
Telephone: (800) 932-0311
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Website: www.pabar.org |
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If you would like to look up a criminal docket or get more information about the Pennsylvania Court System... |
Administrative Office of Pennsylvania Courts |
Telephone: (717) 231-3300
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Website: www.aopc.org |
| If you would like to look up information about a lawyer or report a lawyer for misconduct... | Disciplinary Board of the Supreme Court |
Telephone: (610) 650-8210
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Website: www.padisciplinaryboard.org |
| If you want to access the PA SCDU or get more information about child support... | Pennsylvania Child Support |
Telephone: (877) 727-7238
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Website: www.childsupport.state.pa.us |
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If you have been a victim of crime and want to learn more about services, such as Crime Victims Compensation... |
Crime Victims Compensation (Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency)
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Telephone: (800) 233-2339
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For the link, click HERE. |
Legal Assistance
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If you live in Delaware, Bucks, Chester or Montgomery Counties and would like to obtain legal assistance... |
Legal Aid of Southeastern Pennsylvania |
Telephone: (877) 429-5994
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Website: www.lasp.org |
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If you are disabled and low income and need legal assistance... |
Legal Clinic for the Disabled |
Telephone: (215) 587-3350
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Website: www.lcdphila.org |
| If you are a victim of domestic violence... | Domestic Abuse Project of Delaware County |
Hotline: (610) 565-4590
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Website: www.dapdc.org |
| If you have a fee dispute with you attorney.... | Delaware County Bar Association Fee Dispute Committee |
Telephone: (610) 566-6625 |
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Other Organizations
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If you are a senior citizen who needs assistance... |
COSA |
Telephone: (610) 490-1300 |
Website: www.delcosa.org |
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If you are interested in volunteering to teach a research-based decision making process to prison inmates... |
Thresholds in Delaware County |
Telephone: (610) 459-9384 |
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If you are seeking subsidized housing opportunities... |
Dealware County Housing Authority | Telephone: (610) 876-2521 |
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