Lawyers in Kingston, PA

Finding a lawyer in Kingston

Kingston is a borough in Luzerne County, sitting across the Susquehanna River from Wilkes-Barre, the county seat, in the Wyoming Valley. Civil and criminal cases from Kingston are heard in Luzerne County's Court of Common Pleas, based in the Wilkes-Barre courthouse just across the river. As part of the larger Wilkes-Barre-Scranton area, Kingston's legal market covers the same broad range of family, injury, criminal and real estate matters common to the region.

Legal issues people in Kingston bring to lawyers

Family and divorce lawyers handle divorce, custody and support matters in Luzerne County's Court of Common Pleas. Personal injury and car accident lawyers take on crash and negligence claims from the Wyoming Valley's bridges and roads, generally on a contingency fee. Real estate attorneys manage residential closings, leases and landlord-tenant matters across the borough and nearby valley towns. Criminal defense and DUI & DWI attorneys represent clients from the preliminary hearing through trial in Luzerne County's courts. Estate planning and probate lawyers prepare wills and trusts and handle estate administration through the county Register of Wills. Workers' compensation lawyers assist employees hurt on the job at local employers.

Choosing a law firm in Kingston

The Disciplinary Board of the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania keeps the official record — search it online for the attorney's current status and any public discipline before you sign anything. Ask how often the firm appears in Luzerne County's courts for cases like yours, and find out who will actually be working on your file day to day. Clarify billing — contingency, hourly or flat fee — and get the fee agreement in writing before work begins.

Free and low-cost help

Income-qualifying Kingston-area residents can find the legal aid program covering Luzerne County through PALawHelp.org, the Pennsylvania Legal Aid Network's site, for housing, family and benefits matters. The Pennsylvania Bar Association's statewide lawyer referral service can arrange a reduced-cost consultation, and anyone facing criminal charges who cannot afford a lawyer is entitled to a court-appointed public defender.

For specific help, see family lawyers in Kingston or personal injury lawyers in Kingston. Nearby, lawyers in Wilkes-Barre cover the same county courthouse.

See also Lawyers in Pennsylvania for the rest of the state.

This page is general information, not legal advice. Laws change and every case is different — talk to a licensed Pennsylvania attorney about your situation.