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At least one local court has issued a policy statement in light of Covid-19 regulations: Policy of the Chester County Court of Common Pleas, Family Division, regarding custody exchanges and COVID-19 regulations. Effective March 23, 2020 at 8:00 p.m. Governor Wolf has issued a ‘Stay at Home’ Orders to Chester County and 6 other counties* to mitigate the spread of COVID-19. Guidelines issued with the Governor’s Order provide that allowable activities and essential travel include “travel to care for … minors, dependents … ”; and “travel required by law enforcement or court order. “[emphasis added]. In addition, the Governor’s Office of General Counsel has confirmed to the President Judges of Pennsylvania’s Judicial Districts that the Governor’s order does not prohibit necessary travel to effectuate existing custody orders. Accordingly, it is the policy of the Chester County Family Court that existing custody orders which provide for custodial exchanges of children are to be complied with, absent true exigent or emergency circumstances. If the exchange is to occur in a public place that may create an elevated risk, the parties should consider exchanging at their respective residences (curbside, if necessary) or such other location as they may agree. If a party believes…

MMDC partner Thomas A. Musi, Jr. was recently nominated and accepted by the American Institute of Personal Injury Attorneys as one of Pennsylvania’s top 10 attorneys for client satisfaction. AIOPIA Press Release.Musi

An MMD&C client recently had felony charges nol prossed as a result of quick and efficient work by partner Richard C. Daubenberger.   The client was implicated in a drug sale to an undercover officer in September of 2017, but was not taken into custody until August of 2018.  Attorney Daubenberger successfully argued that the client was not brought to trial in a timely manner and that the charges must be waived.  The Commonwealth was unable to show that due diligence was used in bringing Mr. Williams to trial and, ultimately, the charges against him were dismissed.