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Allegheny County Court of Common Pleas - Criminal Division
Allegheny County Courthouse
436 Grant St, #114
Pittsburgh,
PA
15219
Phone: 412-350-5322
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Online Court Resources
Resources for the Allegheny County Court of Common Pleas - Criminal Division as well as online resources applicable to courts generally in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, and resources applicable to all courts in Pennsylvania.
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Court of Common Pleas Case Records
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Court of Common Pleas Calendars
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Allegheny County Court of Common Pleas Arbitration
View information about the Allegheny County Court of Common Pleas compulsory arbitration program in the Civil and Family Divisions, which can help parties resolve disputes without going to trial. Links to the manual and forms are provided.
Allegheny County Court of Common Pleas Criminal Pretrial Services
View information about pretrial diversion programs in Allegheny County Court of Common Pleas Criminal Division, including the Alcohol Highway Safety Program and the ARD (Accelerated Rehabilitative Disposition) Probation Program. Links to individual programs are on the right side of the page.
Allegheny County District Attorney Information, Programs, and Services
The Allegheny County District Attorney's Office offers information about criminal procedure; domestic violence including internet safety, protection from abuse, and shelter locations; and programs and services including Accelerated Rehabilitative Disposition for DUI offenders, restitution, victims' rights, Phoenix Docket plea deals, victims' compensation, and witness protection.
Allegheny County Domestic Violence Victim Services
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Allegheny County Drug and DUI Courts
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Allegheny County DUI Program
View information about the Allegheny County DUI Alternative to Jail Program, which can set up treatment in lieu of incarceration for some DUI offenders.
Allegheny County Expungements
View information about expungments of criminal records in Allegheny County, including types of records that can be expunged and instructions for starting the process.
Allegheny County Legal Information
The Allegheny County Bar Association offers free downloadable brochures including a guide for those turning 18 and a guide to probate and living trusts. It also offers links to legal resources including monthly "Legal Briefs" on a variety of topics, definitions, monthly legal tips, and information about fee disputes. Click the Free Brochures, Legal Resources, Programs, and ACBA Websites menu items at the top of the page.
Allegheny County Legal Information For Young Adults
The Allegheny County Bar Association offers information on subjects of interest to young adults, including rent, purchases, contracts, DUI, social media, underage drinking, credit cards, rights, sexual harassment, controlled substances, texting and driving, and more. A link to lawyer referral services is included.
Allegheny County Mental Health Court
View information about Allegheny County Mental Health Court, which can set up treatment in lieu of incarceration for some adult misdemeanor and non-violent felony offenders with mental health problems.
Legal Resources by Topic
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Child Support Information
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Problem Solving Court Information
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Court Rules
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Domestic Violence Resources
View information about domestic violence, find links to state and national resources, learn about domestic violence by topic or from a downloadable publication, and find local shelters and other domestic violence services by county.
Foreclosure Prevention Resources
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Glossary of Legal Terms
View a glossary of legal terms used in the Pennsylvania courts.
Guide to Pennsylvania Court System
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Legal Information and Legal Resources
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Pennsylvania Unofficial Statutes
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Restoration of Driving Privileges and Vehicle Registration
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Self-Representation
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Traffic and Motor Vehicle Information
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Legal aid, free services, lawyer referral
Allegheny County Free Legal Help
The Allegheny County Bar Foundation's Pro Bono Center provides links to free legal services by area of law, including family, civil rights, consumer, criminal, health, disaster, divorce, education, elder law, employment, entertainment, housing, immigration, military and veterans, arts and business, protection from abuse, benefits, taxes, and wills.
Allegheny County Public Defender
View information about the Allegheny County Public Defender office, which provides criminal defense, mental health, and juvenile representation to income-eligible persons facing possible loss of liberty.
Pittsburgh and Allegheny County Lawyer Referral
View information about the Allegheny County Bar Association Lawyer Referral Service, which provides a search by area of law and location and a free initial consultation; and Pittsburgh Find a Lawyer, which provides an online referral by area of law or name, legal tips on various topics, information about the attorneys, and a guide to hiring an attorney.
Attorney Information and Status
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Complaints Against Attorneys
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Complaints Against Judges
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Consumer Protection
The Pennsylvania Attorney General's Public Protection Division offers information about its services, including legal action based on complaints, the Bureau of Consumer Protection and its mediated restitution program, a specialized Health Care Section, and the Office of Consumer Advocate. The Bureau of Consumer Protection provides an online complaint form.
Find Criminal Defense Attorneys
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Find Free Legal Assistance
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Free Legal Help Locations
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Lawyer Referral Services
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Senior Citizens Legal Assistance
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