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Philadelphia Courts - Pennsylvania Court SystemMunicipal Court • Common Pleas • Traffic Court

$12,000
Municipal Court Limit
$12,000+
Common Pleas
5
Court Locations
20 Days
Response Time

Navigate Philadelphia's comprehensive court system with professional assistance. Whether you're filing small claims in Municipal Court, civil cases in Common Pleas, or dealing with traffic matters, we handle your paperwork and filing requirements correctly.

$29 service fee + court filing fees

Philadelphia Court System Overview

The Philadelphia Court System serves over 1.5 million residents through multiple court divisions, each handling specific types of cases. As Pennsylvania's largest city, Philadelphia operates one of the busiest court systems in the nation, processing over 500,000 cases annually.

The system includes Municipal Court for smaller civil claims and criminal matters, the Court of Common Pleas for major civil and criminal cases, and specialized courts for traffic violations, family matters, and orphans' court issues.

With multiple locations throughout the city, the Philadelphia Courts ensure accessible justice for all residents. Each court division has specific jurisdictional limits and procedures designed to handle cases efficiently.

Municipal Court

Civil claims up to $12,000

Common Pleas

Civil claims over $12,000

Traffic Court

Traffic violations & appeals

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