Allegheny County Courts
Local court locations, filing procedures, MDJ districts, and resources for civil claims in Allegheny County.
Notice: These services are intended for and work best with small claims matters, but the tools and guidance can be used for any civil matters that may benefit from alternative dispute resolution.
Key Resources
Allegheny County Court of Common Pleas
300 Grant St, Pittsburgh, PA 15219
412-350-5300
Prothonotary (Civil Division)
414 Grant St, First Floor, Pittsburgh, PA 15219
412-350-4235
Mediation Council of Western PA
Pittsburgh, PA
Allegheny County Bar Association Lawyer Referral
400 Koppers Building, 436 Seventh Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15219
412-261-5555
Neighborhood Legal Services
928 Penn Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15222
412-255-6700
Magisterial District Courts
Small claims ($12,000 or less) are filed in the MDJ district where the defendant resides or where the cause of action arose. Below are select Allegheny County MDJ courts:
660 Washington Rd, Pittsburgh, PA 15228
412-350-4460
100 Magisterial Dr, Pittsburgh, PA 15236
412-350-4462
4 Spruce St, Carnegie, PA 15106
412-350-4464
2000 Municipal Dr, Monroeville, PA 15146
412-350-4470
925 Old Clairton Rd, Pittsburgh, PA 15236
412-350-4476
220 Forbes Trail Dr, Murrysville, PA 15668
412-350-4478
300 Municipal Dr, Tarentum, PA 15084
412-350-4480
5719 Butler St, Pittsburgh, PA 15201
412-350-4486
535 Smithfield St, Pittsburgh, PA 15222
412-350-4494
Filing Fee Schedule
| Court | Action | Fee | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| MDJ | Civil complaint filing | $78 | Standard civil claim up to $12,000 |
| MDJ | Landlord-tenant filing | $98 | Possession and/or money damages |
| MDJ | Appeal to CCP | $130 | De novo trial; must file within 30 days |
| CCP | Civil complaint filing | $200 | Cases over $12,000 or equity matters |
| CCP | Arbitration appeal | $350 | Appeal from mandatory arbitration; de novo |
| Service | Constable service | $50 | Personal service within county |
| Service | Sheriff service | $75 | May vary by county |
Fees are approximate and subject to change. Contact the court for current fee schedules.