SOCIAL AND LEGAL SERVICES

Office of Commuter/Judicial Services

Bob Watrous, the dean for Student Services and Campus Life is available for consultation in legal matters. In particular, matters involving housing and criminal complaints. While he is not a lawyer he may provide information and advice useful to you.

Lawyer Referral Service of Berks County Bar Association 375-4591 Small Claims Court

When you feel you’ve been “ripped off” financially and have exhausted all other means of obtaining restitution you can contact a District Justice to file a claim up to $2,000. This applies to dealings with landlords, businesses or private citizens. Examples of problems you would take to small claims: 1. Landlord fails to return security deposit. 2. Paid for merchandise or services that were faulty or not delivered. 3. Property was damaged and people won’t pay. To file a claim you must appear at a District Justice’s Office and complete a claim form. You should have previously sought the damages in writing before filing a claim and appear at the hearing without counseling.

Area District Justices

Gail Greth Fleetwood, PA 19522 Phone: 610-944-7202 Michael Hartman Route 73 Boyertown, PA 19512 Phone: 610-367-2357 Victor Frederick 26 Scholl Drive Oley, PA 19547 Phone: 610-987-3344 See the phone book under County Offices - District Justices for others.

Bureau of Consumer Protection

Office of Attorney General 1251 S. Cedar Crest Blvd. Suite 309 Allentown, PA 18103 610- 821-6690