Philadelphia County lawyer referral guides
Use this page when a search starts with Philadelphia. Pick the case type that matches what happened, read a recent desk note if one is close, then send the place and the facts.
Criminal matters often start in Philadelphia Municipal Court; many felonies move to the Court of Common Pleas. Civil, family, and orphan’s court filings also run through the Philadelphia court system.
If this is close to your situation
People usually land here after searching a local case matter in Philadelphia County. The desk only needs the place, the date, and what happened. A message is a request for a possible lawyer referral — not a hiring and not legal advice.
Local hub: Philadelphia County
Criminal in Philadelphia
- Criminal Defense — Charges, investigations, and court dates
- DUI — License, stop, and first court date
- Drug Charges — Possession, delivery, and intent
- Gun Charges — Firearms charges and VUFA
- Assault Charges — Simple assault, aggravated assault, and threats
- Theft and Robbery — Retail theft, burglary, and robbery
- Probation Violations — Detainers and violation hearings
- Expungement — Clearing a record after a case ends
- Juvenile Cases — Cases in juvenile court
- Federal Charges — Federal court, not the county courthouse
Accidents in Philadelphia
- Car Accidents — Crashes, insurance, and injuries
- Truck Accidents — Tractor-trailers and commercial trucks
- Motorcycle Accidents — Bike crashes and serious injury
- Pedestrian Accidents — People hit while walking
- Bicycle Accidents — Riders hit by cars or trucks
- Rideshare Accidents — Uber, Lyft, and passengers
- Bus Accidents — SEPTA, school buses, and coaches
- Hit and Run — The other driver left
Injury in Philadelphia
- Personal Injury — Injuries caused by someone else
- Slip and Fall — Falls in stores, on sidewalks, and on property
- Dog Bites — Bites and animal attacks
- Wrongful Death — A death caused by someone else
- Brain Injury — Head injuries after a crash or a fall
- Spinal Cord Injury — Back and neck injuries
- Premises Liability — Unsafe property
- Construction Accidents — Injuries on a job site
- Product Liability — A product that failed
- Sexual Assault — A referral for what happened
Medical in Philadelphia
- Medical Malpractice — Treatment that went wrong
- Birth Injury — Injuries around childbirth
- Nursing Home Neglect — Care in a facility
Family in Philadelphia
- Family Law — Custody, support, and divorce
- Divorce — Divorce and separation
- Child Custody — Custody schedules and hearings
- Child Support — Support orders and contempt
- Protection Orders — PFA hearings and orders
Work in Philadelphia
- Employment — Firing, wages, and discrimination
- Workers Compensation — Injury on the job
- Workplace Injury — Hurt at work, not sure which claim
Civil in Philadelphia
- Civil Disputes — Lawsuits, contracts, and debts
- Insurance Claims — Denied or delayed claims
- Landlord and Tenant — Eviction, repairs, and deposits
- Wills and Estates — Probate and estate disputes
Recent Philadelphia desk notes
- Philadelphia officer dies after shooting; another still hospitalized
2026-10-10 · Criminal Defense
- Double shooting under investigation in North Philly
2026-10-10 · Criminal Defense
- Man shot, killed by police after confrontation along Ben Franklin Parkway in Center City
2026-10-10 · Criminal Defense
- Police officer fatally shot while responding to call in West Philadelphia
2026-10-10 · Criminal Defense
Common questions
- What counties does The Philly Lawyer cover near Philadelphia?
- The desk names Philadelphia, Berks, Bucks, Chester, Delaware, Montgomery — the Pennsylvania counties within about 40 miles of Philadelphia City Hall.
- How do court filings work in Philadelphia County?
- Criminal matters often start in Philadelphia Municipal Court; many felonies move to the Court of Common Pleas. Civil, family, and orphan’s court filings also run through the Philadelphia court system.
- How do I ask for a lawyer referral in Philadelphia?
- Use the form on this page or open chat. Include the place, the date, the case type, and a short account of what happened.