Although it is a relatively small city, Carlisle is big on history. During the Whiskey Rebellion, George Washington stationed his troops in Carlisle and worshipped at a local church. The town’s courthouse was shelled in the Civil War by the Confederacy, and Carlisle is even home to the nation’s 5^th oldest law school, Penn State’s Dickinson School of Law.

Carlisle lawyers can help you with any legal dilemma you may be facing, including criminal defense, personal injury, real estate transactions, bankruptcy, family law, and many more.

Pennsylvania’s Attorney General recently announced a lawsuit against a Maryland home construction company over allegations of shoddy workmanship and breach of contract, among others. The Attorney General claims that many Pennsylvania residents, including residents from around Carlisle, may have been harmed by the suspect business practices of the developer, and he is seeking compensation from the company for local citizens.

Cases in Carlisle generally begin in the Cumberland County Court system. As the county seat, Cumberland County’s main courthouse is located in Carlisle at the appropriately named 1 Courthouse Square. Depending on your case, you could end up in one of the courts criminal, family law, or civil divisions. You will want an attorney familiar with the rules and procedures of this Carlisle court in order to ensure your case is favorably resolved.

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For more on the law of Carlisle and Pennsylvania, explore the following external links:

• Cumberland County Law Library
• Pennsylvania Bar Association
• Unified Judicial System of Pennsylvania
• Cumberland County Bar Association