Legal Research Links
General Legal Research Sites
PaLawHelp
– specifically for non-lawyers
Duquesne University Law Library
– research guides
WashLAW (Washburn University Law School Library)
– well organized and easy to use
Legal Information Institute
– Cornell University Law Library
Beaver County Resources
Beaver County Court of Common Pleas
Beaver County Law Library
– links to custody, divorce, expungement and license/registration suspension forms
Beaver County Magisterial District Justices
Pennsylvania Primary Resources
Pennsylvania Statutes
– both consolidated and unconsolidated
Pennsylvania Acts by Year
– best place to find new laws
General Assembly
– search for bills, resolutions and amendments
Pennsylvania Code
– regulations
Pennsylvania Bulletin
– proposed regulations and legal notices
Pennsylvania Courts
Unified Judicial System
– Administrative Office of Pennsylvania Courts
Pennsylvania State Offices
PA.gov
– Official Pennsylvania Government website
Commonwealth Agency Directory
– A list of departments with contact information, including email and social media links
Pennsylvania Corporation Search
Pennsylvania Open Records Office
PennDOT Driver & Vehicle Information
(includes some forms)
License Verifications for PA Professionals
Local Government Resources
Local Government Laws
– text for municipal laws
Useful Federal Websites
USA.gov
– Official federal website
Congress
– find legislators, text of bills, votes, etc.