Magisterial District Court Serving Hatfield & Montgomery Township
Magisterial District Court MDJ 38-1-18, located in Colmar, handles criminal, summary, and traffic matters arising from Hatfield Township and Montgomery Township. These areas include busy commercial corridors, large shopping centers, residential neighborhoods, and heavily patrolled roads—resulting in frequent arrests, citations, and criminal filings.
If you were charged or received a summons in Hatfield or Montgomery Township, your case will begin at MDJ 38-1-18.
Cases Handled at MDJ 38-1-18
Criminal (Preliminary) Cases
MDJ 38-1-18 hears the first stages of:
- Simple & Aggravated Assault
- Domestic Violence & PFA-Related Offenses
- Drug Possession & PWID
- Retail Theft
- Burglary & Criminal Trespass
- Robbery & Theft Offenses
- Firearms & Weapons Charges
- DUI-related criminal charges (felony/misdemeanor components move to Common Pleas)
- Fraud & Forgery
- Disorderly Conduct & Harassment
- Inchoate Crimes (Attempt, Conspiracy, Solicitation)
Summary & Traffic Offenses
- Speeding & moving violations
- Driving under suspension
- Accident-related citations
- Public intoxication
- Underage drinking
- Local ordinance violations
Other Judicial Responsibilities
- Bail hearings
- Preliminary arraignments
- Summary trials
- Search warrant authorization
- Emergency judicial actions
Why the Preliminary Hearing at MDJ 38-1-18 Matters
The preliminary hearing is a key opportunity for Attorney William A. Weiss to:
✔ Challenge the prosecution’s probable cause
✔ Cross-examine officers and civilian witnesses
✔ Identify illegal searches, detentions, or traffic stops
✔ Expose inconsistencies in police reports or witness statements
✔ Push for complete dismissal of charges lacking evidence
✔ Seek reductions from felonies to misdemeanors
✔ Shape the direction of the case before it reaches Common Pleas
Why Choose Attorney William A. Weiss for MDJ 38-1-18 Cases?
Hatfield Township and Montgomery Township contain:
- Major retail districts
- High-traffic roadways such as Bethlehem Pike & Route 309
- Shopping centers with frequent theft-related arrests
- DUI enforcement zones
- Residential neighborhoods with active community policing
These enforcement patterns often lead to charges involving:
- Retail theft
- DUI
- Drug possession
- Domestic disputes
- Traffic-based criminal allegations
- Fraud & property offenses
Attorney William A. Weiss understands how these cases are investigated locally and uses that insight to protect clients.
Clients benefit from Weiss’s:
- Familiarity with MDJ 38-1-18 procedures
- Thorough review of police narratives and affidavits
- Ability to challenge weak or unconstitutional evidence
- Strong negotiation and litigation skills
- Strategic approach to early-case dismissal and reduction
Towns Covered by MDJ 38-1-18
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