In Philadelphia, criminal cases begin in the Philadelphia Municipal Court, which serves a similar function as Magisterial District Courts. In the Philadelphia Municipal Court, testimony is taken from witnesses for use at Trial and for the Municipal Court Judge to decide which charges, if any, will proceed to the Philadelphia Court of Common Pleas. Both the Philadelphia Municipal Court and Philadelphia Court of Common Pleas are located in Center City Philadelphia, just around the corner from our office.
Some criminal cases, such as traffic offenses and other minor infractions, are only heard at the Magisterial District Court level (or the Municipal Court level in Philadelphia) and do not proceed to the Court of Common Pleas unless they are appealed by the defendant or the District Attorney.
South Philadelphia Criminal Defense Attorney
South Philadelphia is the area of Philadelphia that is just north of the Delaware River. It is a diverse community and is largely known for its Italian American population. South Philadelphia is nicknamed and commonly referred to as simply South Philly. South Philadelphia also contains a large population of Irish American, Swedish American, and African American populations.
Crimes that Criminal Defense Attorneys Kenny, Burns and McGill defend:
Violent Crimes, Drug Trafficking, Drug Possession, Domestic Violence, Warrants, Parole Violations, Murder and Attempted Murder, Sex Crimes, RICO, Federal Offenses, White Collar Crimes, Weapon Offenses, Grand Jury, DUI
