Allegheny County Court

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There are multiple court locations throughout Allegheny County, but the main courthouse is the Allegheny County Courthouse. This is the third county courthouse. The first courthouse opened in 1794. The second one opened in 1841. In 1882, a fire destroyed the building, and the current courthouse was completed in 1888. The Allegheny County Courthouse was designated a historic landmark in 1973.

Locations

Allegheny County Courthouse
436 Grant Street
Pittsburgh, PA 15219
412-350-5410

Family Division
440 Ross Street
Pittsburgh, PA 15219
412-350-5600

Civil Division
City-County Building
7th & 8th Floors
414 Grant Street
Pittsburgh, PA 15219
412-350-5400

Criminal Division
436 Grant Street
534 Courthouse
Pittsburgh, PA 15219
412-350-5500

Orphans’ Court
1700 Frick Building
437 Grant Street
Pittsburgh, PA 15219
412-350-5550

Magisterial District Courts
340 Frick Building
437 Grant Street
Pittsburgh, PA 15219
412-350-5485

Pittsburgh Municipal Court
Municipal Courts Building
660 First Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15219
412-350-6715

United States District Court
Western District of Pennsylvania
Joseph F. Weis, Jr. U.S. Courthouse
700 Grant Street
Pittsburgh, PA 15219
412-208-7500

Clerk of Courts

The Clerk of Courts handles most things court-related. Motions and petitions are filed through the Clerk’s Office. The Clerk is also responsible for processing bail, issuing and receiving payment of fines and fees, providing licenses for private detectives, and processing appeals to the state appellate courts.

Michael McGeever
Clerk of Courts
Allegheny County Courthouse
Room 114
436 Grant Street
Pittsburgh, PA 15219
412-350-5322

Register of Wills

The Register of Wills is responsible for probating wills and maintaining the records of such wills. The Register of Wills also functions as the Clerk of the Orphan’s Court. This office is also responsible for issuing marriage licenses. In this county, the Clerk of Court and Register of Wills are the same person.

Michael McGeever
Register of Wills
Allegheny County Courthouse
Room 114
436 Grant Street
Pittsburgh, PA 15219
412-350-4180

United States District Court

Allegheny County is part of the Western District of Pennsylvania for the United States District Court. The Pittsburg division includes Allegheny, Beaver, Butler, Armstrong, Clarion, Greene, Fayette, Indiana, Lawrence, Jefferson, Mercer, Westmoreland, and Washington Counties.

Mark R. Hornack is the Chief Judge, and Brandy S. Lonchena is the Clerk of Court.

Fifth Judicial District

The Allegheny County District Court is part of the 5th Judicial District of Pennsylvania. The Courts of Common Pleas are the general trial courts in Pennsylvania, and there are 60 judicial districts of these courts. Each district has a president judge and a court administrator.

The Courts of Common Pleas include Criminal, Civil, Family, and Orphans’ divisions.

Magisterial Districts

The minor courts, presided over by Magisterial District Judges, are the starting point of all criminal court cases in Pennsylvania. These judges do not have to be lawyers, but they must pass a qualifying exam. Magisterial District Judges are elected.

Preliminary and summary hearings for both misdemeanors and felonies are heard in these courts. These judges can perform marriage ceremonies, and they hear civil suits where the financial amount in dispute is not more than $12,000.

Municipal Courts

Municipal courts have limited jurisdiction. These courts hear cases involving traffic offenses that occur within the city limits, violations of city ordinances, and preliminary hearings on misdemeanor and felony criminal cases that occur within the city limits.

Civil Court

Civil cases are those that are not criminal in nature and usually involve a financial or property dispute between two people.

Magisterial District Judges hear cases that involve a financial amount of $12,000 or less. Civil cases involving higher amounts are part of the Civil Division of the 5th Judicial District..

Criminal Court

Criminal court judges hear cases involving criminal offenses. Magisterial District judges hold the initial hearings for criminal cases, but those are transferred to district court.

Family Court

Family court judges hear cases involving domestic relations, including divorce, custody, and separation. Juvenile dependency and delinquency cases are also heard in the Family Division, as are domestic violence cases.

Orphans’ Court

Known in other states as Probate Court, this court is responsible for probating estates, guardianships, trusts, and marriage licenses. The Clerk of Orphans’ Court is the records custodian for cases heard in this division of the Common Pleas Court.

Veterans Court

Veterans Court is a treatment court designed to help veterans with mental health and/or substance abuse issues related to their military service. The program offers long-term drug treatment and mental health counseling. Upon completion of the program, charges may be reduced or even dismissed completely.

Drug Court

Drug Court is a specialized program for offenders who admit they have substance abuse problems. Long-term substance abuse treatment, random drug and alcohol testing, and court appearances are all mandatory.