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| The Pennsylvania court system is structured like a pyramid with the Supreme Court at the top. |
| v A---- Supreme Court of PA B --- Superior Court of PA C --- Commonwealth Court D --- Courts of Common Pleas 1 . Lehigh 2 Northampton 3 Carbon 4 All other Counties E ---- Minor Courts Magistrate Courts |
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| Pennsylvania Courts of Common Pleas The Courts of Common Pleas are organized into 60 judicial districts and are the trial courts of Pennsylvania. Major civil and criminal cases are heard in these courts overview The Courts of Common Pleas are the general trial courts of Pennsylvania. They are organized into 60 judicial districts. Most districts follow the geographic boundaries of counties, but seven of the districts are comprised of two counties. Each district has from one to 93 judges and has a president judge and a court administrator. responsible for Appeals from the minor courts Appeals not exclusively assigned to another court Matters involving children and families |
JUDGES OF COURT OF COMMON PLEAS ** Term: 10 years (reelection by a retention ballot) President Judge:($163,260) President Judge Edward D. Reibman, 1991; Others ($161,850 ) listed in order of seniority: Robert L. Steinberg, 1997; J. Brian Johnson, 2003; Kelly L. Banach, 2003; James T. Anthony, 2007; Maria L. Dantos, 2007; Michele A. Varricchio, 2007; Douglas G. Reichley, 2011 Melissa T. Pavlack, 2017 Anna-Kristie M. Marks,2019 Carol K. McGinley -Senior Judge , 2017z |
| xLehigh County Judges of Common Pleas |
| The Court of Common Pleas of Lehigh County is a general jurisdiction trial court located in Allentown, Pennsylvania. There are ten full time judges and two senior judges providing judicial services to the citizens of Lehigh County Each full time judge is assigned to one or more of the court divisions, which are the Criminal/Juvenile Division, the combined Civil/Motion/Family Court Division and the Orphans’ Court Division. Within their respective divisions, the judges hear a wide spectrum of cases, including adult criminal cases, juvenile delinquency cases, lawsuits involving money or property, divorce, custody disputes, child support issues, juvenile dependency cases, estates, guardianships and adoptions. The court provides judicial oversight to Court Administration, Adult Probation, Juvenile Probation, the Domestic Relations Section, the Court Transcription Unit, the Protection from Abuse Office, the Court Interpreting Unit, the Child Custody Office and the Law Library. The Court also provides administrative services to the fourteen offices that comprise the Magisterial District Court System of Lehigh County. |
| f Court Administration --- The responsibility of the District Court Administrator is to manage the non-judicial functions of the court. Judges are ultimately responsible for effective court management. However, the complexity of the modern court requires the delegation of administrative functions and responsibilities to the District Court Administrator. The District Court Administrator serves as an appointee of the entire court but is subject to the supervision and direction of the President Judge. The District Court Administrator must practice extensive managerial and administrative skills in order to serve effectively as the managerial arm of the court, and by doing so, increases the time that judges can spend in adjudication. Duties of the District Court Administrator may include personnel and fiscal management, calendar or scheduling management, information systems management, facilities and equipment management, records control, public information, and jury management. The District Court Administrator, Kerry R. Turtzo, and the Deputy District Court Administrator, John Sikora, are responsible for the supervision of all court-related departments of the Judiciary, to include Adult Probation, Juvenile Probation, Domestic Relations, Magisterial District Court personnel, the Law Library, the Court Transcription Unit, and court staff personnel. |
31st Judicial District $80,927 Term: 6 years District: 1-01 Patricia M. Engler, 610-432-3080; Allentown wards 8, 10. 1-02 Rashid Santiago, 610-432-8700; Allentown wards 4, 7, 11. 1-03 Ronald S. Manescu, 610- 434-7903; Allentown wards 3, 13, 17, 18. 1-04 David M. Howells, Jr. 610-797-0906 Allentown wards 12,16,19. 1-05 Michael D. D'Amore 610-439-0661; Allentown wards 14,15; Hanover Twp.; Catasauqua. 1-06 Wayne Maura, 610-691-3950; Bethlehem wards 10,11,12,13. 1-07 Todd P. Heffelfinger, 610-437-6096; Whitehall Twp.; Coplay. 1-08 Michael J. Pochron 2610-797-8724; Salisbury Twp.; Fountain Hill. 2-01 Karen C. Devine 610-782-3834; Allentown wards 1,2,5,6,9. 2-02 Jacob E. Hammond, 610-434-2070; North Whitehall Twp.; South Whitehall Twp. 2-03 Donna R. Butler 610-967-2888; Emmaus; Upper Milford Twp. 3-01 Tom Creighton 610-767-8641; Slatington; Heidelberg Twp.; Lynn Twp.; Washington Twp. 3-02 Michael Faulknerrd, 610-398-1167; Alburtis; Macungie; Lower Macungie Twp.;Lowhill Twp.; Upper Macungie Twp.; Weisenberg Twp. 3-03 Daniel Trexler 610-282-1555; Coopersburg; Lower Milford Twp.; Upper Saucon Twp.zc |
| LEHIGH COUNTY DISTRICT JUDGES |
| Carbon Judges of Common Pleas |
The Magisterial District Court is the first level of judicial authority in Pennsylvania and is the court where most people experience the judicial system for the first time. There are four Magisterial District Courts located throughout Carbon County. An elected Magisterial District Judge presides over each of the individual Magisterial District Courts. They are elected to serve in their districts for six year terms. Magisterial District Judges handle all traffic cases, summary criminal offenses, municipal code violations, landlord/tenant suits and civil cases involving amounts up to $12,000. District Judges also set bail and conduct preliminary hearings in misdemeanor and felony criminal cases to determine if the cases should be dismissed or transferred to the Court of Common Pleas for further proceedings. Magisterial District Judges, as officers of the Pennsylvania Unified Judicial System, may administer oaths and affirmations and take acknowledgements. They also have authority to perform marriages. It is up to the individual Judge’s decision whether he or she wishes to perform marriage ceremonies as there is no legally prescribed form for a wedding ceremony so religious services and vows conform to the secular content in which they are used. |
| x.Carbon County Court of Common Pleas Honorable President Judge Roger N. Nanovic , 2022 Honorable Judge Steven R. Serfass, 2029 Honorable Judge Joseph J. Matika , 2022 . |
| xDistrict Court #56-3-01 Magisterial District Judge: Eric M. Schrantz Phone:(570) 325-2751 340 Center Avenue P.O. Box 356 Jim Thorpe, PA 18229-0356 Jim Thorpe Borough, Lehighton Borough Weissport Borough, Mahoning Township (Voting District Packerton Jamestown), Penn Forest Township District Court #56-3-02 Magisterial District Judge: William J. Kissner Phone:(610) 826-3707 Fax: (610) 826-6914 401 Delaware Avenue 2nd Floor Palmerton, PA 18071-1892 Palmerton, Parryville Borough, Bowmanstown Borough Lower Towamensing Township, Towamensing Township, Franklin Township District Court #56-3-03 Magisterial District Judge: Casimir T. Kosciolek Phone: (570) 645-3024 Fax: (570) 645-5544 417 East Ridge Street P.O. Box 203 Lansford, PA 18232-0203 Lansford Borough, Nesquehoning Borough, Summit Hill Borough, East Penn Township, Mahoning Township (Voting Districts Mahoning and New Mahoning) District Court #56-3-04 Magisterial District Judge: Joseph D. Homanko, SR. Phone: (570) 427-4100 Fax:(570) 427-8730 200 Carbon Street Weatherly, PA 18255-0017 Beaver Meadows Borough, East Side Borough, Weatherly Borough, Banks Township, Kidder Township, Lausanne Township, Lehigh Township, Packer Townshipz |
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| Northampton County Judges of Common Pleas |
| Northampton County Court of Common Pleas The Magisterial District Judges are part of a unified judicial system governed by the rules and regulations promulgated by the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania. President Judge Stephen G. Baratta exercises general supervision and administrative control over the Magisterial District Judges. |
| Northampton County Magisterial Districts District 03-1-04 MDJ: Vivian I. Zumas, Esq. City of Bethlehem Ward 14; Hanover Township 248 Brodhead Rd Suite 2 Bethlehem, PA 18017 Phone: (610)-691-2364 FAX: (610)-861-7645 District 03-2-09 MDJ: Jackie Taschner, Esq. Forks Township; Palmer Township; Tatamy Borough 3 Weller Pl Easton, PA 18045 Phone: (610)-258-7266 FAX: (610)-258-1713 District 03-2-01 MDJ: Roy A. Manwaring II, Esq. City of Bethlehem Wards 6,7,8 & 9 402 E Broad St Bethlehem, PA 18018 Phone: (610)-691-1501 FAX: (610)-691-6506 District 03-2-10 MDJ: Nancy Matos Gonzalez City of Bethlehem Wards 1, 2, 3 & 4 327 Broadway Suite 200 Bethlehem, PA 18015 Phone: (610)-868-9191 FAX: (610)-868-1196 District 03-2-03 MDJ: Patricia C. Broscius, Esq. Bethlehem Township 3650 Nazareth Pk Unit 2 Bethlehem, PA 18020 Phone: (610)-746-9740 FAX: (610)-746-2470 District 03-2-11 MDJ: Nicholas E. Englesson, Esq. City of Bethlehem Wards 5,15,16 & 17; Freemansburg Borough 1214 Stefko Blvd Bethlehem, PA 18017 Phone: (610)-694-0553 FAX: (610)-694-0638 District 03-2-04 MDJ: Alan R. Mege, Esq. Hellertown Borough; Lower Saucon Township 1404 Walter St Bethlehem, PA 18015 Phone: (610)-865-4010 FAX: (610)-865-4361 District 03-2-12 MDJ: Richard Yetter, Esq. City of Easton Wards 7 & 8; Wilson Borough; West Easton Borough 1710 Butler St Easton, PA 18042 Phone: (610)-258-4640 FAX: (610)-258-1835 District 03-2-05 MDJ: Robert C. Weber City of Easton Wards 1,2,3,4 & 5 400 Northampton St. Suite 100 Easton, PA 18042 Phone: (610)-258-5900 FAX: (610)-258-2870 District 03-3-01 MDJ: Robert A. Hawke Allen Township; Lehigh Township; Moore Township - Klecknersville & Beersville Dists; Northampton Borough; North Catasaqua Borough; Walnutport Borough 4330 Lehigh Dr Suite 2 Walnutport, PA 18088 Phone: (610)-767-6345 FAX: (610)-767-4498 District 03-2-06 MDJ: Daniel G. Corpora City of Easton Wards 6, 9, 10, 11 & 12; Glendon Borough; Williams Township 700 C Philadelphia Road Easton, PA 18042 Phone: (610)-258-8711 FAX: (610)-253-0685 District 03-3-02 MDJ: Douglas Schlegel, Sr. Bushkill Township; Moore Township- Phillips & Eastern Dists.; Plainfield Township- Belefast, Kesslersville & Chapman Borough; Wind Gap Borough - Plainfield Church Dists.; 31 W. First Street Suite 1 Wind Gap, PA 18091-1515 Phone: (610)-863-5447 FAX: (610)-863-7002 District 03-2-08 MDJ: John C. Capobianco East Allen Township; Lower Nazareth Township; Upper Nazareth Township; Bath Borough; Nazareth Borough; Stockertown Borough 136 S Main St Nazareth, PA 18064 Phone: (610)-759-6424 FAX: (610)-759-9356 District 03-3-03 MDJ: Alicia R. Zito, Esq. Lower Mount Bethel Township; Plainfield Township- Delabole District; Upper Mount Bethel Township; Washington Township; Bangor Borough; East Bangor Borough; Pen Argyl Borough; Portland Borough; Roseto Borough 269 Blue Valley Rd. Bangor, PA 18013 Phone: (610)-588-3998 FAX: (610)-588-5537 |