William Burrows Delaware County Criminal Lawyer

MDJ 32-2-37

About Attorney William Burrows Esq.

Attorney William Burrows offers a distinct advantage rooted in his experience on the prosecutorial side of the courtroom.

Clients trust Attorney William Burrows for his straightforward communication, calculated defense strategies, and extensive courtroom experience.

Having worked closely with the Commonwealth, he understands how criminal cases are investigated and argued.

Burrows is a earned his law degree from Villanova University and previously served as an Assistant District Attorney in Philadelphia.

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Charges William Burrows Defends

Magisterial District Court: MDJ 32-2-37 Overview

Magisterial District Court: MDJ 32-2-37 serves communities in the eastern portion of Delaware County, handling the earliest stages of criminal cases that arise within its jurisdiction. This court plays a critical role in the Pennsylvania criminal justice process by conducting preliminary criminal proceedings before cases advance to higher court.

MDJ 32-2-37 regularly oversees preliminary arraignments, bail determinations, summary offense hearings, and preliminary hearings for misdemeanor and felony charges.

Delaware County Courts

Municipalities Served by MDJ 32-2-37

Based on official Delaware County Magisterial District Court jurisdiction records, MDJ 32-2-37 serves the following municipalities and wards:

Colwyn Borough

Darby Borough

  • Ward 3 (Precinct 1)

Sharon Hill Borough

All criminal charges originating in these areas—including arrests, citations, and summonses—are initially processed through MDJ 32-2-37.

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Types of Criminal Cases Handled in MDJ 32-2-37

MDJ 32-2-37 has jurisdiction over a wide range of lower-court criminal matters, including:

  • Summary offenses (disorderly conduct, harassment, retail theft under statutory thresholds)
  • Preliminary hearings for misdemeanor and felony cases
  • Bail and bond hearings
  • Traffic offenses and DUI proceedings
  • Initial hearings following arrest

Cases involving felony-level charges or those held for court after a preliminary hearing are transferred to the Delaware County Court of Common Pleas.

Delaware County Court of Common Pleas

Criminal Charges Commonly Addressed in MDJ 32-2-37

Due to its jurisdiction over densely populated boroughs and surrounding residential areas, MDJ 32-2-37 frequently handles cases involving:

Delaware County Criminal Charges

How Cases Move From MDJ 32-2-37 to the Court of Common Pleas

MDJ 32-2-37 does not conduct trials for felony offenses. Its role is to determine whether the Commonwealth has established prima facie evidence sufficient to move a case forward.

If charges are held for court following a preliminary hearing, the case proceeds to:

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This transition is often a pivotal moment in a criminal case, where defense strategy can significantly affect outcomes.

Importance of Criminal Defense Representation at MDJ 32-2-37

Proceedings at MDJ 32-2-37 can directly impact:

  • Bail conditions and pretrial detention
  • Whether charges are reduced, dismissed, or amended
  • Whether a case advances to felony court

Attorney William Burrows, affiliated with SKA Law Group LLC, represents individuals charged in Colwyn Borough, Darby Borough, and Sharon Hill Borough at the MDJ level to protect their rights and position their cases effectively from the start.

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