Chester County 15-4-04 Magisterial District Court Summons Instructions

Receiving a summons to go before a Chester County Magisterial District Court means that you have to put some work in before you go - work to prepare yourself for what will happen and what might happen.  You will want to get answers to some of your questions and better look at your situation so that you can know what to expect.

If you have received a summons to appear before Chester County Magisterial District Court 15-4-04, you will go to see Judge Matthew Seavey at 914 West Cypress Street in Kennett Square, PA 19348. This is not a difficult location to find, but you do want to give yourself a little extra time to get there and get settled - know that this can be a busy court, so you may have to wait.

Once again, make sure that you know where you are going, who you are seeing, and what is expected of you when you go to a Chester County Magisterial District Court. It is increasingly important to go into the courtroom already knowing what you can expect so that you can be calm and collected. While this won’t necessarily change your situation, it can work in your favor.

Chester County, Pennsylvania Magisterial District Courts

All Over Chester County, there are 17 Magisterial District Courts. Although the courts tend to handle several kinds of cases, almost all criminal cases will begin in these courts, though they may go elsewhere later. Preliminary arraignments and hearings in misdemeanor and felony cases will start here as well.

Chester County Magisterial District Courts work with the least serious infraction or summary offenses. Some of these include:

• Criminal Mischief
• Harassment
• Disorderly Conduct
• Driving with a Suspended License
• Retail Theft under $150 (first offense)
• Underage Drinking

The judges in these courts, perhaps surprisingly enough, can also execute marriages and administer oaths as well.

Don't underestimate the charges and penalties that you can confront in these courts-- they are quite serious. You will need a skilled Chester County lawyer on your side to assist you. Even minor offenses can cause you big problems, whether you have to pay a fine (up to $300 in these courts), go to jail (up to 180 days), or experience penalties in your daily life (suspension of license and community service), a lawyer can help you to fight for your rights and plead your case in front of the judge.

Trained, Successful Chester County Criminal Defense Attorneys at Benari Law Group

Many people believe that if they are facing a simple charge or something that doesn’t carry some great penalty, they don’t need to have representation from a skilled lawyer. They think that they can either face the judge by themselves or they can get someone they know to do the job.

This isn’t true. The outcome of this incident can be seriously paramount to your livelihood and you need to give yourself the best chance to come out of this situation and continue living your life.

Without competent representation before the judge, you could perhaps end up in jail, which absolutely can derail your life. You may end up losing relationships, end up out of work, or end up with a criminal record that can have a ripple effect on the rest of your life.

As soon as you know that you are in legal trouble, it is essential that you hire a veteran criminal defense attorney from Chester County that will stand up for you against offenses and help you to get a desirable outcome. The attorneys at Benari Law Group have vast experience in Pennsylvania Magisterial District Courts and can help you in many ways, through advice and interpretation or through representation in court. In some cases, we may even be able to help you get the charges against you lessened or dismissed.

Contact the lawyers at Benari Law Group today for experienced, effective representation in Pennsylvania Magisterial District Courts, including 15-4-04 in Kennett Square.

Driving Directions:

If you are coming in from Chester County PA 15-4-04 Magisterial District Court and would like to get to the Benari Law Group office in Media, PA. Simply get on US-1 N/W Baltimore Pike in Kennett Township from W Cypress St.heading east on W Cypress St toward Cedar Spring Rd and use the right 2 lanes to take the ramp to US-1 N/W Baltimore Pike. Continue onto US-1 N/W Baltimore Pike passing by Bank of American Financial Center. Then continue on E Baltimore Pike. Take W Baltimore Ave to W Front St in Media. Turn left onto S Orange St. passing by Wells Fargo Bank and finally, turn right onto W Front St, our office will be on your right side.