In Montgomery County, your case may go before one of the county’s Magisterial District Courts or the Court of Common Pleas.
Montgomery County Magisterial District Courts decide all summary offenses, Pennsylvania’s least serious offense level. The next step in the court system for misdemeanor and felony cases is the Montgomery County Court of Common Pleas.
There are 30 Magisterial District Courts, each presided over by its own Magisterial District Judge. The Magisterial District Courts are located in the following municipalities:
- Norristown (three Magisterial District Courts)
- Elkins Park (two Magisterial District Courts)
- Pottstown (two Magisterial District Courts)
- Schwenksville
- Conshohocken
- Lansdale
- Souderton
- Montgomeryville
- Red Hill
- Willow Grove
- Limerick
- Bridgeport
- Abington
- Horsham
- Hatboro
- Lafayette Hill
- King of Prussia
- Oreland
- Glenside
- Collegeville
- Gilbertsville
- Narberth
- Blue Bell
- Ardmore
- Ambler
- Bala Cynwyd
The Court of Common Pleas in Montgomery County consists of 23 judges and meets in Norristown.
Fienman Defense has represented clients on cases at every level of Montgomery County’s criminal justice system. We thoroughly understand how each court works. No matter which court your case appears in, we will provide you with an experienced and skilled defense.