Welcome to the City of Reading Department of Law

The Department of Law’s primary function is to provide legal counsel and guidance to all parts of the City government. The Department of Law acts as the attorney for the City and its officials and renders legal opinions and advice for the Mayor, City Council, and City departments. The Department of Law provides guidance on federal, state, and municipal laws, including the City Charter and Administrative Code. It is responsible for and handles litigation, prepares and reviews contracts and other legal instruments, including liens, and prepares and reviews legislation. City attorneys attend all City Council public meetings as well as many board and commission meetings (Reading Planning Commission, Board of Health, Blighted Property Review Committee, etc.). The Department of Law currently consists of six employees: four licensed attorneys - a solicitor and three legal specialists; and two administrative support assistants- an executive secretary/administrative aide/paralegal and a confidential secretary.

Charles D. Younger, Esquire, Solicitor
Phone Number: 610-655-6208
Email Address: solicitor@readingpa.org
Mailing Address: City Hall, 815 Washington St. Room 2-54 Reading, PA 19601-3690

Currently we do not provide copies of resolutions, ordinances, leases or agreements. If requested by the general public those requests are directed to the City Clerk’s office.