Bucks County 07-1-01 Magisterial District Court

Magisterial District Court 07-1-01 (Bensalem), Bucks County, PA

If your paperwork lists Magisterial District Court (MDC) 07-1-01, your case is scheduled in the Bensalem district court—often the first court appearance for many criminal and traffic matters in this area. The early decisions made at this level (especially bail and whether a case is held for court) can shape everything that happens next.

Presiding Judge: Hon. Michael W. Gallagher
Court Address: 2404 Byberry Road, Bensalem, PA 19020
Phone: 215-638-1040

What This Court Handles

MDC 07-1-01 is a magisterial district court, which means it handles the earliest and “front-end” stages of many Bucks County criminal cases, along with traffic and other lower-level matters. In practice, you may be scheduled here for:

• Preliminary arraignments (where charges are read and bail conditions may be set)

• Bail hearings / bail modifications

• Preliminary hearings (where the judge decides whether the Commonwealth presented enough evidence to send the case to the Bucks County Court of Common Pleas)

• Summary offense and traffic citation hearings (non-jury matters)

If the case is “held for court” after a preliminary hearing, it typically moves to the Bucks County Court of Common Pleas for the next phase.

What to Expect on Your Court Date

Proceedings in district court can move quickly, and it’s easy to make mistakes that create problems later. A few practical expectations:

• Arrive early for parking, security screening, and check-in.

• Bring all paperwork (summons/notice, bail documents, IDs, and any relevant paperwork).

• Understand the purpose of the hearing (traffic/summaries vs. preliminary hearing vs. bail). The courtroom process and next steps differ depending on why you’re there.

Failing to appear can result in serious consequences, including a bench warrant in many situations.

Why Having a Lawyer Matters at MDC 07-1-01

People sometimes assume they can “just explain what happened” to the judge. But statements made in court can create issues later, and early hearings are often where:

• Bail conditions are set (or tightened)

• Evidence is tested at a preliminary hearing

• The case is positioned for negotiation or defense motion practice later

A defense attorney can help you focus on what matters at this stage and avoid missteps that can follow you into county court.

How Michael Kotik Serves Clients in Bucks County (Including MDC 07-1-01)

Criminal defense attorney Michael Kotik represents clients throughout Bucks County, including cases that begin at Magisterial District Court 07-1-01 in Bensalem. At this stage, representation often focuses on:

• Bail advocacy (arguing for release or reasonable conditions)

• Preliminary hearing strategy (testing the Commonwealth’s evidence and preserving issues early)

• Protecting your rights and limiting harmful statements

• Planning the next steps if the case is held for court (motions, negotiations, trial preparation)

If you received a summons or have an upcoming hearing at MDC 07-1-01, getting legal guidance early can make a meaningful difference in the direction of your case.

Quick Court Details (MDC 07-1-01)

• Judge: Hon. Michael W. Gallagher

• Address: 2404 Byberry Road, Bensalem, PA 19020