You may have raised notice of a clerk magistrate hearing if a private person filed a criminal complaint against you, that was not witnessed by the police and for which you were not arrested. A clerk’s hearing, also called a show cause hearing, is a hearing before the clerk of the court to determine whether there is probable cause to issue a criminal complaint. A clerk’s hearing is an important part of the criminal process and one in which you should retain an experienced lawyer, as the hearing provides an opportunity for you to have the case and the criminal complaint dismissed prior to going to court and prior to it ever appearing on your criminal record.

If you received notice for the court of a clerk’s hearing, you should contact a lawyer immediately to begin preparing your defense. Attorney DelSignore will explain to you how the hearing will be conducted and what you can expect will occur at the hearing.

While a clerk’s hearing is not recorded, statements you make a clerk’s hearing can and will be used against you in court. It is crucial to have a lawyer to speak on your behalf and fight to prevent criminal charges from being brought to court.

Attorney DelSignore is available for an immediate free consultation and will help you with your case. Even if your hearing is scheduled within a few days, Attorney DelSignore can assist you in preparing your defense.