Chester is a Delaware County city of 36,854 that is positioned on the Delaware River between Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and Wilmington, Delaware. Chester plays host to the Union Field at Chester which is a soccer stadium that will be the home of Philadelphia Union, a major league soccer team. Chester was also home to Bill Haley & His Comets

A number of locals are Chester lawyers who are familiar with local court procedures. Lawyers in Chester advise on a wide range of cases, some typical examples include: chapter 7 bankruptcy, divorce, wrongful termination, DUI, and immigration issues.  Several Chester attorneys often receive referrals for clients from Philadelphia lawyers.

Recently in Chester, an unlicensed paving company owner, George Stanley, pleaded no contest to one felony count of grand theft by false pretenses after he stole tens of thousands from elderly homeowners. Stanley will have to pay $23,000 in restitution in addition to serving 4 years and 2 months in state prison. Stanley will also be standing trial in 6 other counties for grand theft, elder abuse, fraud, using another person’s contractor license, and contracting without a license.

If you have a case to file in Chester, the Delaware Court of Common Pleas is your most likely destination. Pennsylvania Common Pleas Courts do not hear immigration cases but do retain exclusive jurisdiction over juvenile cases in addition to taking domestic relations, felony criminal, civil, and agency appeal cases. If you are ready to file a case in Chester, you should consult a reputable lawyer who is familiar with local courts and your particular legal issue.

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For more information on Chester lawyers and courts, please see the links below:

• Chester, Pennsylvania
• Delaware County, Pennsylvania
• Pennsylvania Unified Court System
• Chester County Bar Association