Management of the non-judicial operations of the Court system.
Establishment and enforcement of child and spousal support orders.
Provide equal access to justice to all litigants who have limited English proficiency.
Works with juvenile offenders to protect the community, restore victims, reduce risk to reoffend, and assist in providing long-term behavior change.
Provides a comprehensive collection of legal resources to the public.
Issues marriage licenses and maintains marriage records dating back to 1885.
Legal proceedings regarding child custody, divorce, and protection from abuse cases.
Specialized Court that handles cases with minors who are involved in legal matters.
First level of the judicial system dealing primarily with summary offenses, preliminary hearings for more serious criminal cases, civil claims up to $12,000, landlord/tenant disputes, and emergency protection orders.
Documents used in child and spousal support matters.
Miscellaneous documents used in child custody, divorce, and protection from abuse cases.
Judge James T. Anthony graduated from Saint Joseph's University in 1980 and earned a J.D. from Creighton University School of Law in 1983. Commissioned a Second Lieutenant in the United States Marine Corps Reserve in 1981, he retired at the rank of Colonel in 2009. During his military career he served in both active duty and reserve capacities, including service in Okinawa in 1984-1985, and service in Iraq in 2004-2005 and 2006-2007. He served as a full time Assistant District Attorney in York County in 1987 and as a part time Assistant District Attorney in Lehigh County from 1989 to 1999. After employment as staff counsel for two insurance companies, Judge Anthony went into the private practice of law where he remained for nineteen years. Judge Anthony is a member of the American Legion, Post 16, Slatington, PA, and a former board member of the Lehigh County Historical Society. He was elected Judge of the Court Of Common Pleas for Lehigh County in November 2007.
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