Magisterial District Court Serving Springfield Township & Oreland in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania
Magisterial District Court MDJ 38-1-08, located in Oreland, handles criminal, traffic, and summary cases coming out of Springfield Township, including the neighborhoods of Oreland, Wyndmoor-adjacent zones, North Hills border areas, and communities near Paper Mill Road, Bruce Road, and Bethlehem Pike.
If you were arrested, cited, or received a summons in Springfield Township or Oreland, your case begins in this court—making early representation by Attorney William A. Weiss essential.
Cases Handled at MDJ 38-1-08
Criminal Cases (Preliminary Phase)
MDJ 38-1-08 handles the earliest proceedings for:
- Simple & Aggravated Assault
- Domestic Violence & Harassment
- Drug Possession & PWID
- Retail Theft / Property Crimes
- Residential & Commercial Burglary
- Robbery & Theft Offenses
- Firearms Violations
- Fraud & Forgery Charges
- Criminal Trespass
- Inchoate Crimes (Attempt, Conspiracy, Solicitation)
Summary & Traffic Offenses
- Disorderly Conduct
- Public Intoxication
- Underage Drinking
- Traffic Citations (speeding, stop sign violations, accidents)
- Driving Under Suspension
- Hit & Run (summary version)
Additional Court Responsibilities
- Preliminary Arraignments
- Bail Hearings
- Search Warrant Authorization
- Emergency Judicial Requests
Why the Preliminary Hearing at MDJ 38-1-08 Matters
Your preliminary hearing is the pivotal moment where Attorney William A. Weiss can:
✔ Challenge the prosecution’s version of events
✔ Cross-examine officers and witnesses under oath
✔ Show that the evidence does not meet the probable cause standard
✔ Get charges dismissed or withdrawn entirely
✔ Seek felony charge reductions
✔ Negotiate early resolutions that benefit you
A strong performance at MDJ 38-1-08 can prevent your case from advancing to the Montgomery County Court of Common Pleas, which often results in harsher penalties and more serious consequences.
Why Choose Attorney William A. Weiss for MDJ 38-1-08 Cases?
Springfield Township and Oreland have active community policing and frequent arrests tied to:
- Retail theft near shopping corridors
- DUI arrests along Paper Mill Road, Bethlehem Pike & 309
- Domestic situations in residential neighborhoods
- Drug possession investigations
- Firearms offenses
- Juvenile / student-related incidents
Attorney William A. Weiss knows how these cases are built and prosecuted, and uses that insight to protect his clients.
Clients benefit from Weiss’s:
- Extensive knowledge of MDJ 38-1-08 operations
- Familiarity with Springfield Township Police procedures
- Thorough review of affidavits, field notes, and all discovery
- Ability to challenge illegal stops or unconstitutional searches
- Strong negotiation track record
- Trial-ready approach for serious matters
Weiss ensures clients get the most strategic defense possible from day one.
Towns Covered by MDJ 38-1-08
This district court covers:
Montgomery County Court Resources
- Montgomery County Criminal Defense
- Montgomery County Criminal Charges
- Montgomery County Violations
- Montgomery County Court System
- Montgomery County Magisterial District Courts


