This information is for summary offenses and misdemeanor charges only.
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Allegheny County Guide
Local court information, ARD procedures, public defender resources, and Magisterial District Judge locations specific to Allegheny County criminal cases.
Court Locations
Allegheny County Courthouse
436 Grant Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15219
Court of Common Pleas — Criminal Division
Family Law Center
440 Ross Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15219
PFA and Domestic Relations
Public Defender
Allegheny County Office of the Public Defender
542 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15219
(412) 350-2401
Appointed for indigent defendants who qualify financially
Allegheny County ARD Program
Allegheny County District Attorney — ARD Unit
General Requirements
First-time, non-violent offender
No prior ARD participation
Victim notification and input considered
Completion of assigned program (community service, classes, supervision)
Payment of restitution and program costs
DUI-Specific ARD Requirements
Highway Safety School and CRN evaluation
License suspension: 30 days (general impairment) or 60 days (high/highest BAC)
Ignition interlock may be required upon license restoration
Community service hours as assigned
Magisterial District Courts
MDJ 05-2-01 — Downtown Pittsburgh
MDJ 05-2-02 — North Hills
MDJ 05-2-03 — South Hills
MDJ 05-2-04 — East Suburbs
MDJ 05-2-05 — West Suburbs
MDJ 05-2-06 — Mon Valley