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The Allegheny County Court of Common Pleas is the county's trial court of general jurisdiction in Pennsylvania. Magisterial District Courts handle minor court matters in the county.
| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| Court Name | Allegheny County Court of Common Pleas |
| Handles | Trial matters of general jurisdiction, including serious criminal and major civil cases |
| Does NOT Handle | Federal cases (the U.S. District Court for Pennsylvania), and appeals, which go to the Superior Court or Commonwealth Court |
| Online Case Search | UJS Web Portal (ujsportal.pacourts.us) |
How to Search Allegheny County Court Records
Have the person's full name, the case number if you know it, and the approximate dates ready before you search. Allegheny County court records are kept by the Clerk of Courts or Prothonotary, depending on the case type.
Online
Go to the statewide case search on ujsportal.pacourts.us.
Look up Pennsylvania court dockets by party name or case number.
Check which case types appear before relying on the results.
Best for: Quick statewide case lookups
In Person
Go to the Clerk of Courts or Prothonotary office for Allegheny County.
Bring the case number and party names if you have them.
Ask the clerk which office holds the record for your case type.
Best for: Records and copies not available online
By Phone
Call the Clerk of Courts or Prothonotary office for Allegheny County.
Ask which office holds your case type and what the clerk needs.
Confirm the office contact details at ujsportal.pacourts.us first.
Best for: Confirming the right office before visiting
Search by Name on PennsylvaniaCourts.org
Go to PennsylvaniaCourts.org and enter a full name.
Search across record types without a case number.
Confirm results with the court, since they are not official court records.
Best for: Finding leads without a case number
Allegheny County Court Statistics (CY 2024)
Allegheny County's Court of Common Pleas received 50,219 new cases in CY 2024 and disposed of 46,842. Filings rose 9.2% from CY 2023.
50,219
Total filings in CY 2024
46,842
Total dispositions in CY 2024
1,168
Filings per judicial position
+9.2%
Change in total filings vs CY 2023
| Metric | CY 2024 | CY 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Filings | 50,219 | 45,986 | +9.2% |
| Total Dispositions | 46,842 | 43,750 | +7.1% |
| Criminal Filings | 8,876 | 9,488 | -6.5% |
| Civil Filings | 20,755 | 15,389 | +34.9% |
| Family Law Filings | 18,448 | 18,768 | -1.7% |
| Probate Filings | 968 | 1,162 | -16.7% |
| Mental Health Filings | ~193 | ~177 | ~+9.0% |
| Juvenile Filings | 1,172 | 1,179 | -0.6% |
| Authorized Judicial Positions | 43 | 43 | +0.0% |
The largest change was in civil filings, which rose by 5,366 (+34.9%).
How Have Court Filings Changed in Allegheny County?
Total filings in Allegheny County rose over the last five years, from 41,856 in CY 2020 to 50,219 in CY 2024. Dispositions are shown next to filings for each year.
| Fiscal Year | Total Filings | Total Dispositions | YoY Filing Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| CY 2024 | 50,219 | 46,842 | +9.2% |
| CY 2023 | 45,986 | 43,750 | +10.2% |
| CY 2022 | 41,715 | 45,298 | -8.6% |
| CY 2021 | 45,657 | 46,492 | +9.1% |
| CY 2020 | 41,856 | 38,400 | -26.3% |
Filings changed +20.0% between CY 2020 and CY 2024. The largest annual increase was +10.2% in CY 2023, and the largest decrease was -26.3% in CY 2020. In the latest year, civil filings drove the change. Years are calendar years, as reported by the AOPC.
What Types of Cases Are Filed in Allegheny County?
Civil cases are the largest category in Allegheny County, at 41.3% of 50,219 filings in CY 2024.
| Case Type | Filings CY 2024 | Share of Total | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Criminal | 8,876 | 17.7% | -6.5% |
| Civil | 20,755 | 41.3% | +34.9% |
| Family law | 18,448 | 36.7% | -1.7% |
| Probate | 968 | 1.9% | -16.7% |
| Juvenile | 1,172 | 2.3% | -0.6% |
| Mental health | 197 | 0.4% | +9.2% |
Civil filings grew fastest (+34.9%) and probate filings fell fastest (-16.7%).
How Does Allegheny County Compare With Pennsylvania Overall?
Allegheny County accounted for 9.53% of the 526,789 cases filed in Pennsylvania's Courts of Common Pleas in CY 2024.
| Metric | Allegheny County | Pennsylvania | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total filings | 50,219 | 526,789 | 9.53% of statewide filings |
| YoY change in filings | +9.2% | +1.7% | 7.5 points above state |
| Filings per judicial position | 1,168 | 1,140 | 2.4% above state |
| Dispositions per judicial position equivalent | 1,089 | 1,172 | 7.1% below state |
| Criminal share of filings | 17.7% | 23.6% | 5.9 points below state |
| Civil share of filings | 41.3% | 28.8% | 12.5 points above state |
| Family law share of filings | 36.7% | 42.1% | 5.4 points below state |
Each judicial position in Allegheny County handled more new cases than the statewide average (1,168 vs 1,140), and criminal cases made up 17.7% of its filings compared with 23.6% statewide. Statewide figures use the same categories and the same counties' exclusions as the county figures.
Allegheny County Crime Statistics (2025)
These figures are Pennsylvania statewide totals as reported to the FBI, not counts for Allegheny County. Agency reporting may be incomplete, and county crime counts are not available here. Statewide violent and property crimes combined fell 7.7% from 2024 to 2025. In 2025, reporting agencies covered about 99.5% of Pennsylvania's population, so year-over-year changes can partly reflect which agencies reported.
29,726
Violent crimes, Pennsylvania statewide, 2025
176,359
Property crimes, Pennsylvania statewide, 2025 (includes arson)
227.6
Violent crime rate per 100K, Pennsylvania statewide, 2025 (population 13,059,432)
-7.7%
Change in total violent plus property crimes, Pennsylvania statewide, 2025 vs 2024 (206,085 vs 223,384)
| Offense | 2025 | Rate per 100K | 2024 | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 546 | 4.2 | 685 | -20.3% |
| Rape | 3,510 | 26.9 | 3,928 | -10.6% |
| Robbery | 5,889 | 45.1 | 6,779 | -13.1% |
| Aggravated assault | 19,781 | 151.5 | 21,301 | -7.1% |
| Violent crimes total | 29,726 | 227.6 | 32,693 | -9.1% |
| Burglary | 13,934 | 106.7 | 15,398 | -9.5% |
| Larceny-theft | 136,448 | 1,044.8 | 148,774 | -8.3% |
| Motor vehicle theft | 24,699 | 189.1 | 24,901 | -0.8% |
| Property crimes total | 176,359 | 1,350.4 | 190,691 | -7.5% |
Rates use the Pennsylvania 2025 population of 13,059,432. County-level rates are not published, so this section does not compare Allegheny County with the state. The property crimes total includes arson, so it is larger than the sum of the property offenses listed above.
Allegheny County Courthouse Locations
Allegheny County court proceedings are held at the Allegheny County Courthouse. Check your notice or case paperwork to confirm the courthouse assigned to your case before you go.
| Courthouse | Address | Phone | Verified Services |
|---|---|---|---|
| Allegheny County Courthouse | 436 Grant Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15219 | 412-350-5322 | See location page |
Addresses and phone numbers come from public directory listings and may change, so confirm them with the clerk before you visit.
Which Court Handles Your Case in Allegheny County?
In Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, local matters are handled by the magisterial district courts and the Court of Common Pleas of Allegheny County.
| Your Situation | Go To | Key Details |
|---|---|---|
| Traffic ticket | Magisterial District Court serving Allegheny County | Summary traffic citations are handled at the magisterial district court that covers where the ticket was issued. |
| Parking ticket | The city, borough, or parking authority that issued the ticket | Parking tickets are usually paid or contested through the issuing local agency, not a county court. |
| Misdemeanor | Magisterial District Court, then Court of Common Pleas of Allegheny County | Misdemeanors start with a preliminary stage at the magisterial district court and move to common pleas if held for court. |
| Felony | Court of Common Pleas of Allegheny County | Felony cases begin with a preliminary hearing at a magisterial district court and are tried in common pleas. |
| DUI | Court of Common Pleas of Allegheny County | DUI charges that are misdemeanors or felonies are heard in common pleas after the preliminary stage. |
| Domestic violence | Court of Common Pleas of Allegheny County, Family Division | Protection from abuse petitions are filed with the county prothonotary or family court office; a criminal charge follows the criminal track. |
| Civil lawsuit | Court of Common Pleas of Allegheny County | Larger civil claims are filed with the prothonotary of the county common pleas court. |
| Small claims | Magisterial District Court serving Allegheny County | Civil claims for smaller amounts are filed at the magisterial district court. |
| Eviction | Magisterial District Court serving Allegheny County | Landlord and tenant complaints are filed at the magisterial district court for the rental property. |
| Divorce | Court of Common Pleas of Allegheny County, Family Division | Divorce is filed with the county prothonotary and handled in common pleas. |
| Child custody or support | Court of Common Pleas of Allegheny County, Domestic Relations | Custody and support matters are handled by the county court of common pleas. |
| Probate or estate | Register of Wills and Orphans' Court of Allegheny County | The Register of Wills handles estates, and contested matters go to the Orphans' Court Division of common pleas. |
| Juvenile case | Court of Common Pleas of Allegheny County, Juvenile Division | Juvenile delinquency and dependency matters are heard in common pleas. |
| Appeal | Court of Common Pleas, Superior Court, or Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania | Summary appeals go to common pleas; most other appeals go to the appellate courts. Federal matters go to the U.S. District Court. |
Are Allegheny County Court Records Public?
Yes, most Allegheny County court records are public, with exceptions set by the Unified Judicial System of Pennsylvania's public access policy.
Public records
Most case records of the courts and Magisterial District Courts are open to the public under the public access policy.
Restricted or confidential records
Some records are restricted or confidential under the public access policy, so not all case information is available to everyone.
Online access
The UJS Web Portal provides statewide case search. Not every document is available online, and restricted records are not shown.
In-person access
Visit the Clerk of Courts or Prothonotary office for the county to view or request records. Call ahead to confirm which office holds your case type.
Fees
No fees are listed here. Ask the clerk which fees apply to the records you need.
How to Search Allegheny County Court Records Online
You can look up case information for Allegheny County through the statewide Pennsylvania Judiciary Web Portal and county offices.
- Identify the case type, such as criminal, traffic, civil, or family.
- Open the Pennsylvania Judiciary Web Portal for statewide docket searches.
- Search by participant name, docket number, or citation number.
- Review the docket sheet for hearing dates, charges, and dispositions.
- Request documents that are not online from the court or county office in Allegheny County.
| Case Type | Where to Search | What You'll Find | Limits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Criminal | Pennsylvania Judiciary Web Portal | Docket sheets for common pleas and magisterial district court criminal cases, searchable by name or docket number. | Docket information is shown online, but filed documents are generally obtained from the clerk of courts. |
| Traffic | Pennsylvania Judiciary Web Portal | Magisterial district court traffic and summary dockets, including dispositions. | Not every document is online; contact the magisterial district court for copies. |
| Civil | Pennsylvania Judiciary Web Portal | Magisterial district court civil dockets are searchable in the portal. | Common pleas civil cases are generally not in the statewide portal; check the Allegheny County prothonotary for those records. |
| Small claims | Pennsylvania Judiciary Web Portal | Civil and landlord-tenant dockets from magisterial district courts. | Case information only; judgments and filings may need a request to the court. |
| Family law | Prothonotary or Domestic Relations office of Allegheny County | Contact the county office for divorce, custody, and support case status. | Family cases are generally not in the statewide docket search and are often restricted. |
| Probate | Register of Wills of Allegheny County | Estate files are maintained by the county Register of Wills. | Probate records are not part of the statewide docket search; request copies from the Register of Wills. |
| Juvenile | Court of Common Pleas of Allegheny County (restricted access) | Juvenile records are confidential and not publicly searchable. | Only parties and authorized persons can obtain juvenile case information from the court. |
How to Pay Fines & Citations in Allegheny County
Payment methods for Allegheny County traffic citations, criminal fines and parking tickets are not listed here, so confirm accepted options with the office named on your paperwork.
Ask the Clerk of Courts or Prothonotary for Allegheny County which payment methods apply to your case before you pay.
Parking tickets are handled by the agency that issued them, not by the county court.
Allegheny County Court Records FAQ
How do I search Allegheny County court records?
Use the UJS Web Portal to search statewide case records, or contact the Clerk of Courts or Prothonotary for Allegheny County.
Are Allegheny County court records public?
Most court records are public under the Unified Judicial System of Pennsylvania's public access policy, but some records are restricted or confidential.
How do I find a criminal case in Allegheny County?
Search by name or case number in the UJS Web Portal, or call the Clerk of Courts or Prothonotary office for the county.
How do I find a court date in Allegheny County?
Check your ticket or notice first, then contact the Clerk of Courts or Prothonotary office to confirm the date.
How do I pay a traffic ticket in Allegheny County?
Payment methods are not listed here, so confirm the options printed on your citation or with the county clerk.
How many court cases are filed in Allegheny County each year?
County filing counts are not published here, so no annual case total for Allegheny County is given.
What is the most common type of case in Allegheny County?
Case-type counts for Allegheny County are not published here, so the most common case type cannot be shown.
Is crime in Pennsylvania rising or falling?
County crime counts are not available here. Statewide, reported violent crimes fell 9.1% to 29,726 in 2025 from 32,693 in 2024, and property crimes fell 7.5% to 176,359 from 190,691, as reported to the FBI. These are Pennsylvania statewide figures, and reporting coverage changed between years.
Courts in the County
Allegheny County Common PleasMore Info
| Address: | 437 Grant St., Pittsburgh, PA, 15219 |
| Phone Number: | 412-350-5410 |
| Fax: | 412-350-3930 |
| Website: | http://www.pacourts.us/courts/courts-of-common-pleas/individual-county-courts/allegheny-county |
Pittsburgh Municipal CourtMore Info
| Address: | 660 1st Ave., Pittsburgh, PA, 15219 |
| Phone Number: | 412-350-6715 |
| Website: | https://www.alleghenycourts.us/pmc/pmc.aspx |
PittsburghMore Info
| Address: | 660 First Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, 15219 |
| Phone Number: | (412) 350-6720 |
| Website: | https://www.alleghenycourts.us/pmc/pmc.aspx |
Mount Lebanon County CourtMore Info
| Address: | 680 Washington Road , Pittsburgh, PA, 15228 |
| Phone Number: | (412) 561-4415 |
| Fax: | (412) 561-4338 |
| Website: | https://www.mtlebanon.org/40/District-Court |
Bethel Park County CourtMore Info
| Address: | 2414 Lytle Road, Bethel Park, PA, 15102 |
| Phone Number: | (412) 835-1661 |
| Fax: | (412) 835-4060 |
| Website: | https://www.alleghenycourts.us/district_judges/offices.aspx |
Useful Links
- The Fifth Judicial District of Pennsylvania - Court of Common Pleas The official site for Allegheny County's Court of Common Pleas, providing dockets, schedules, and services.
- UJS Web Portal Pennsylvania's official portal offering access to court case information across the state, including Allegheny County.
- Allegheny County Court Records Official source for accessing civil, criminal, and family court records in Allegheny County.
- Allegheny County District Attorney's Office Provides victim services, case updates, and criminal prosecution information for Allegheny County.
- Allegheny County Bar Association Offers legal resources, lawyer referrals, and public services to help citizens navigate the legal system.
- Pennsylvania Courts - Self-Representation Guide provided by PA Courts to assist individuals representing themselves in court proceedings.
- Pennsylvania Legal Aid Network Non-profit providing free legal assistance and resources to low-income individuals in Pennsylvania, including Allegheny County.
- Allegheny County Public Defender Information and services provided by the Public Defender's office for those requiring legal defense.
- Pennsylvania Unified Judicial System E-Library A comprehensive source for opinions, rules, and court administrative documents in PA.
- Allegheny County Court of Common Pleas - Court Reference Overview and contact information about the Court of Common Pleas in Allegheny.
- Allegheny County Sheriff's Office Critical updates, warrant lists, and services from the Sheriff's Department of Allegheny County.
- PALawHelp.org - Your Online Guide to Legal Information and Legal Services in Pennsylvania Offers easy access to legal resources and rights information.
- Allegheny County Prothonotary Access to civil filings and records handled by the Prothonotary's office in Allegheny.
- Allegheny County Civil Lawsuits Public access to civil lawsuit records and archives maintained by the Controller's Office.
- United States Courts National site with resources and information that can serve the U.S. judiciary community, applicable at all levels.
- The American Judicature Society Supports effective state and local courts and offers analysis and resources for the judiciary system.
- Court Administration Allegheny County Discover administrative and operational support functions of the judiciary in Allegheny County.
- Clerk of Courts Allegheny County Access to criminal case docket information and court administrative services in Allegheny.
- Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency Offers a range of justice-related initiatives and resources, aiding crime prevention efforts in PA.
- Allegheny County Juvenile Court Services Focused services devoted to juvenile justice system operations and related family court matters.
Table of Contents
- Allegheny County, Courts and Public Records
- How to Search Allegheny County Court Records
- Allegheny County Court Statistics (CY 2024)
- How Have Court Filings Changed in Allegheny County?
- What Types of Cases Are Filed in Allegheny County?
- How Does Allegheny County Compare With Pennsylvania Overall?
- Allegheny County Crime Statistics (2025)
- Allegheny County Courthouse Locations
- Which Court Handles Your Case in Allegheny County?
- Are Allegheny County Court Records Public?
- How to Search Allegheny County Court Records Online
- How to Pay Fines & Citations in Allegheny County
- Allegheny County Court Records FAQ
- Courts in the County
- Useful Links