Allegheny County: Judges – Pittsburgh, PA

Allegheny County Civil Division

City-County Building Judicial Offices

The Civil Division of the Allegheny County Court of Common Pleas is primarily located within the City-County Building at 414 Grant Street. This facility houses the chambers and courtrooms for judges presiding over civil litigation, including arbitration, commerce, and housing matters. Unlike the Criminal Division located in the main courthouse, the Civil Division at this address handles disputes involving contracts, property, personal injury, and equity. The building is also home to the Department of Court Records, serving as the central hub for filing civil documents.

• Housing Court: Specialized courtrooms handling landlord-tenant disputes and code enforcement appeals.
• Arbitration Center: Manages compulsory arbitration for civil cases with lower monetary limits.
• Wills and Orphans’ Court Division: Handles matters related to estates, adoptions, and guardianships (located within the building complex).

Filing and Procedures

Residents and attorneys visit 414 Grant Street to file civil complaints, access public records, and attend hearings. The Department of Court Records (Civil/Family Division) is located on the first floor, providing public access to dockets and filings. The facility operates under strict procedural rules, offering services like the Housing Court Help Desk to assist self-represented litigants in understanding the process.

Facility Information

The City-County Building is a shared municipal structure that serves as the seat of government for both Pittsburgh and Allegheny County. Visitors must pass through security screening at the Grant Street or Ross Street entrances. The environment is professional, and visitors are expected to adhere to court decorum, including proper dress and silence in courtrooms.