You first have to go through the preliminary hearing and then your arraignment date (at the court of common pleas - not the mini arraignment at the...

I would actually reach out to the PA attorney general and file a complaint. Sometimes just filing the complaint is enough to get the business to...

Generally speaking, in PA, property that is titled in both spouse's names, where both spouses are still alive, is exempt in bankruptcy if the state...

Speedy trial rules. Cases have to be brought to trial within 180 days or nominal bail has to be set. However, if a defendant is asking for more...

Hi. I used to do a lot of criminal defense work but your question is very basic. First - it is called a "detainer" not a "retainer". But...

Can they take the car or put a lien on the house? I have no cash. I don’t work. What can they do?

No they can't take property that is not your name and if you purchased your car while you were married it is protected as entirities property. If...

How I do get an eviction expunged from my record?

An eviction is a legal proceeding that will show up on your credit for 7 years unless the landlord agrees to mark the judgment as satisfied. Often...

Can my landlord tell me I have to show up in court in 2 days without me every receiving a notice from the magistrate about it?

You must be served with notice of a court hearing. However, call the district justice magistrate in the town where you live and see if they have a...

Unfortunately, the short answer is no. The bank will have to file a separate action against you called an Action in Ejectment to actually get you...

In my practice, in York Pennsylvania, I tell clients they should tell creditors who call that they are preparing to file bankruptcy, and if they...