Office of the Solicitor

Director:
Michael L. Maddren, Esq.		 Location:
Government Center, 2nd Floor
201 W. Front Street
Media,  PA 19063		 Phone:
610-891-4072		 Fax:
610-891-4816

The County Solicitor, Michael L. Maddren, Esq., provides legal advice and assistance to all County Offices and Departments except the Controller and the District Attorney. Specifically, the Solicitor's duties are:

  • Prepare and revise ordinances and resolutions.
  • Provide legal opinions upon any legal matter or question submitted by Council, its subcommittees or delegates or the Executive Director.
  • Litigate legal actions and claim brought by or against the County except when other legal counsel is retained.
  • Approve for legality all contracts, agreements or other legal documents executed by authorized County Officials.

The Office of the Solicitor is located on the Second Floor of the Government Center Building and may be reached at (610)891-4072.