Allegheny County Court of Common Pleas

The Allegheny County Court of Common Pleas is a Pennsylvania trial court of general jurisdiction serving Allegheny County from downtown Pittsburgh. Its Civil, Criminal, Family and Orphans’ Court divisions hear criminal prosecutions, civil disputes, family matters, guardianships and appeals within their jurisdiction. The Criminal Division is centered in the Allegheny County Courthouse, while the court provides jury, transcript, interpreter and public-access services. A president judge leads the court, with administrative judges overseeing divisions and a district court administrator managing administration. The court is part of Pennsylvania’s Fifth Judicial District, which also includes the county’s minor judiciary.