2012 Court News
First Judicial District
Notice: All courts will be closed on Tuesday, December 25, 2012 in observance of CHRISTMAS DAY , except Municipal Court's Arraignment Court and the filing of Emergency Protection from Abuse Petitions at the Criminal Justice Center, 1301 Filbert St.
Court of Common Pleas
Notice - RE: Update to the President Judge Attorney Disciplinary and Disbarment Docket: Charles M. Naselsky #51473 effective 12/13/12 Disbarred on Consent
Court of Common Pleas
Notice - RE: Update to the President Judge Inactive Attorney List Reinstated: KRISTEN M. DARLING ID# 310874 Effective 11-30-12, OMAR R. FORTUNE ID# 206453 Effective 12-6-12, PRISCILLA E. JIMENEZ ID# 312403 Effective 12-5-12, MATTHEW H. LAZARUS ID# 307747 Effective 12-3-12, THOMAS J.SHELLY, JR. ID# 35650 Effective 11-20-12, MICHAEL E. STEINSALTZID# 79293 Effective 11-29-12
Court of Common Pleas
Notice - RE: Update to the President Judge Attorney Disciplinary and Disbarment Docket: Jill Carol Castellini #92637 Effective 11/16/12 Suspended 1 year & 1 day, Howard Goldman #37951 Effective 11/19/12 Disbarred on consent, Katrina F. Wright #52233 Effective 10/25/12 Suspended 3 years, John Martin Cahill, Jr. #87233 suspended - 3 yrs effective 11/16/12
Court of Common Pleas, Trial Division - Civil
Court of Common Pleas
Please be advised that the Civil and Orphans' Court Electronic Filing Systems may not be available from December 11, 2012 at 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. This temporary service outage is necessary for maintenance. Your patience and understanding during this period is appreciated.
Court of Common Pleas, Orphans' Court Division
Notice to the Bar - RE: Corporate Fiduciaries List Updated. The following institutions have been approved to act as Corporate Fiduciaries under Phila. O.C. Rule 1.2K for 2012.
Court of Common Pleas
Notice - RE: Update to the President Judge Inactive Attorney List Reinstated: Melissa D. Doogan # 202090 effective 11/15/12, Evalyn Medoff #70301 effective 11/09/12, A.Venyckles Witts #308902 effective 11/15/12.
First Judicial District
Notice: A comprehensive investigative report on the operations of Philadelphia Traffic Court, ordered by Pennsylvania Supreme Court Chief Justice Ronald Castille and authored by Chadwick Associates, will be released today, November 21, 2012. All applicable administrative reviews will commence immediately in accordance with the facts and findings contained in the report. Press inquiries will be taken by Administrative Judge Gary Glazer at 215-686-1510, or 215-901-4075.
First Judicial District
Notice: All courts will be closed on Thursday and Friday, November 22-23, 2012 in observance of Thanksgiving Day, except Municipal Court's Arraignment Court and the filing of Emergency Protection from Abuse Petitions at the Criminal Justice Center, 1301 Filbert St.
Court of Common Pleas, Trial Division - Civil
NOTICE TO THE BAR - Effective Monday, December 3, 2012 the schedule for hearings in Discovery Court
Court of Common Pleas
Notice - RE: Update to the President Judge Inactive Attorney List Reinstated Carolyn Gaines 26712 effective 10/31/12, Samuel G. Lehr 309877 effective 11/08/12, Richard S. Oller 31194 effective 11/05/12, Nipa Patel 91896 effective 1/07/12, Neil H. Stein #13648 effective 06/19/12.
Court of Common Pleas
Notice - RE: Update to the President Judge Inactive Attorney List Reinstated effective 10/24/12: Matthew F. Corcoran #78236, Robert E. Hamilton Miller #45375, Daniel C. O'Brien #91806
First Judicial District
All courts will be closed on Monday, November 12, 2012 in observance of Veteran's Day, except for Municipal Court's Arraignment Court and the filing of Emergency Protection from Abuse Petitions at the Criminal Justice Center, 1301 Filbert Street.
Court of Common Pleas
First Judicial District
Invitation to Bid (ITB) Court Correspondence Services Vendors' Questions and Answers
First Judicial District
Court of Common Pleas, Trial Division - Civil
Notice to the Bar: RESCHEDULING OF DISCOVERY LIST PREVIOUSLY SCHEDULED FOR OCTOBER 30, 2012
First Judicial District
Notice: As a result of the closure of the Phila Courts due to Hurrican Sandy, all matters will be rescheduled and notices sent out in accordance with the Rules of Procedure. You can check for the new date at http://philacourts.us
First Judicial District
Notice: All Courts and Offices of the First Judicial District will be Open and operating on a normal schedule today, Wednesday, October 31, 2012.
First Judicial District
All Courts and Offices of the Philadelphia Courts will be CLOSED on Monday, October 29, 2012 except for essential employees,
First Judicial District
Due to the Current Weather event all Courts and Offices of the Philadelphia Courts will be CLOSED on Tuesday, October 30, 2012, except for Municipal Court's Arraignment Court and the filing of Emergency Protection from Abuse Petitions at the Criminal Justice Center, 1301 Filbert Street. Text: "Follow philacourts" to 40404 to sign up for breaking news and alerts. Carrier charges may apply.
First Judicial District
The FJD is in contact with City of Philadelphia Office of Emergency Management and is monitoring the storm. We will post updates to possible interruptions in court operations as they become available.
Court of Common Pleas
Administrative Order No. 02 of 2012 In re: Appointment of Supervising Judge, Trial Division – Civil
First Judicial District
Invitation to Bid (ITB) Court Correspondence Services Please be advised that the question period is extended to Monday 10/29 at 3:00 P.M., and the bid deadline is extended to Monday 11/5 at 3:00 P.M. All other terms and conditions of the ITB shall remain in full force and effect. Invitation to Bid (ITB) Court Correspondence Services
First Judicial District
Notice to the Criminal Bar: The Counsel Fee Unit has relocated to Room 206 at the Criminal Justice Center
Court of Common Pleas
Notice - RE: Update to the President Judge Attorney Disciplinary and Disbarment Docket: Willie Lee Nattiel, Jr. #52579 Temporary suspension effective 09/28/12
First Judicial District
Court of Common Pleas
Notice - RE: Update to the President Judge Attorney Disciplinary and Disbarment Docket: Melvin T. Sharpe, Jr. #43312 Disbarred effective 09/28/12, Samuel Foley, Jr. #23113 Temporary Suspension.
Court of Common Pleas
Notice - RE: Update to the President Judge Attorney Disciplinary and Disbarment Docket: John Francis Licari #55679 Disbarred Effective: 09/20/12
First Judicial District
Notice: All courts will be closed on Monday, October 8, 2012 in observance of COLUMBUS DAY, except for Municipal Court's Arraignment Court and the filing of Emergency Protection from Abuse Petitions at the Criminal Justice Center, 1301 Filbert Street.
Court of Common Pleas
ELECTION DAY JUDICIAL ASSIGNMENTS 2012 General Election - Tuesday, November 6, 2012
First Judicial District
NOTICE: Due to recent changes to the City's Network, outside Users may be experiencing connection issues to various FJD Websites. The City's Department of IT is currently working to resolve the issue. We apologize for the inconvenience.
Court of Common Pleas
Court of Common Pleas
NOTICE TO THE BAR: Consumer Class Actions Not to be Assigned to the Commerce Program
Court of Common Pleas, Trial Division - Civil
Notice to the Bar: Discovery Court 2012 Schedule for Hearings
Jury Commission
We are experiencing technical difficulties at this time with our Jury Commission phone system. We apologize for the inconvenience
Court of Common Pleas
Notice - RE: Update to the President Judge Inactive Attorney List Adam J. Rodgers #64987 Reinstated effective 09/12/12.
First Judicial District
First Judicial District
Court of Common Pleas, Trial Division - Civil
IMPORTANT NOTICE: The Office of Civil Administration/Motions Program, Room 296 City Hall will be closed on Wednesday, September 12, 2012 and Thursday, September 13, 2012. All filings will be accepted in the Office of the Prothonotary, Room 278 City Hall.
First Judicial District
Court of Common Pleas
First Judicial District
Notice: All courts will be closed on Monday, September 3, 2012 in observance of Labor Day, except for Municipal Court's Arraignment Court and the filing of Emergency Protection from Abuse Petitions at the Criminal Justice Center, 1301 Filbert Street.
Court of Common Pleas, Trial Division - Civil
Notice to the Bar:Update to the List of JUDGES PRO TEMPORE - COMMERCE PROGRAM
Court of Common Pleas
Notice - RE: Update to the President Judge Inactive Attorney List The following attorney has been reinstated: John A. Marroletti #85378 reinstated to active status on 07/20/12
Court of Common Pleas
First Judicial District
Necessary maintenance is scheduled for this Saturday, July 28, 2012 between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. During that time some of the on-line services accessed through the Court's web-site will be unavailable. These services include the Civil and Orphans' Court Electronic Filing Systems as well as the Trial Division - Civil and Orphans' Court Docket/Hearing List searches.
Court of Common Pleas
Notice - RE: Update to the President Judge Attorney Disciplinary and Disbarment Docket: Mikel D. Jones, #72979 temporary suspension effective 07/18/12
First Judicial District
Court of Common Pleas
Notice - RE: Update to the President Judge Attorney Disciplinary and Disbarment Docket: Steven Robert Grayson #33411 Disbarred on consent retroactive to November 30, 2010 effective 06/27/12, Hugh Curtis Clark #16558 Disbarred on consent effective 06/27/12.
Court of Common Pleas
First Judicial District
Notice: All courts will be closed on Wednesday July 4, 2012 in observance of Independence Day, except for Municipal Court's Arraignment Court and the filing of Emergency Protection from Abuse Petitions at the Criminal Justice Center, 1301 Filbert Street.
First Judicial District
Necessary maintenance is scheduled for this Saturday, June 23, 2012 between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. During that time some of the on-line services accessed through the Court’s web-site will be unavailable. These services include the Civil and Orphans’ Court Electronic Filing Systems as well as the Trial Division – Civil and Orphans’ Court Docket/Hearing List searches.
Court of Common Pleas, Trial Division
Court of Common Pleas
Notice - RE: Update to the President Judge Inactive Attorney List The following attorneys have been reinstated: Asher Brooks Chancey #205029 effective 06/12/12
Court of Common Pleas
Notice - RE: Update to the President Judge Attorney Disciplinary and Disbarment Docket: Ronald I. Kaplan #34822 Suspended 5 years effective 06/05/12
Traffic Court
Due to scheduled maintenance, the Philadelphia Traffic Court's Citation Online Payment System will be unavailable Sunday 5/20/12, from 2:00 AM to 7:00 AM (EST).
First Judicial District
Court of Common Pleas
Notice - RE: Update to the President Judge Attorney Disciplinary and Disbarment Docket: James Edward Elam #80716 Suspended 3 years effective 05/30/12
Court of Common Pleas
Notice - RE: Update to the President Judge Inactive Attorney List The following attorneys have been reinstated: Richard Steven Roisman #33013 effective 06/04/12, Mary Kathleen Natalie Brislin #202981 effective 05/21/12, Helene Schwartz Jaron #62823 effective 05/24/12, Justin Joseph Serianni #203042 effective 05/29/12
Court of Common Pleas
Notice - RE: Update to the President Judge Attorney Disciplinary and Disbarment Docket: Adam J. Rodgers #64987 suspended 1yr retroactive to 1/15/10 effective 5/14/12, Steven C. Feinstein #48737 suspended 1yr & 1 day effective 05/14/12
Court of Common Pleas
Notice - RE: Update to the President Judge Inactive Attorney List Adaline B Kaser #201695 Reinstated effective 5/4/12, Eric F Spade #09328 Reinstated effective 5/8/12
First Judicial District
Notice: All courts will be closed on Monday, May 28, 2012 in observance of MEMORIAL DAY, except for Municipal Court's Arraignment Court and the filing of Emergency Protection from Abuse Petitions at the Criminal Justice Center, 1301 Filbert Street.
First Judicial District
Request for Proposal (RFP) for Communications Advisor Vendors' Questions and Answers
Traffic Court
Due to scheduled maintenance, the Philadelphia Traffic Court's Citation Online Payment System will be unavailable Sunday 5/20/12, from 2:00 AM to 6:00 AM (EST).
Philadelphia Traffic Court
First Judicial District
Court of Common Pleas
Notice - RE: Update to the President Judge Attorney Disciplinary and Disbarment Docket: Stephen C. Hurvitz #19293 Disbarred on consent effective May 7, 2012, Brian J. Preski #65241 temporary suspension effective May 7, 2012
Court of Common Pleas
Notice - RE: Update to the President Judge Inactive Attorney List The following attorneys have been Suspended effective 04/26/12: Asher Brooks Chancey #205029, Robert J. Dubbelde #89437, Johanna Smith Hambrose #52869, Michael A. Horan #25054, Helene Schwartz Jaron #62823, Richard Steven Roisman #33013, Justin Joseph Serianni #203042, Eric F. Spade #90328, Neil H. Stein #13648, Christina T. Tellado-Winston #204246, Catherine S. Zukoski #64769
First Judicial District
Request for Proposal (RFP) for Video Conferencing Solution Vendors' Questions and Answers Please be advised that the deadline for the above RFP has been extended to 3:00 p.m., Friday, May 11, 2012. All other terms and conditions of the RFP shall remain in full force and effect.
First Judicial District
Public Notice - RE: Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program.
Court of Common Pleas
Notice - RE: Update to the President Judge Inactive Attorney List Justin Thomas Alexander Aiken #209477 Reinstated effective 04/25/12
Court of Common Pleas
First Judicial District
Notice: Due to scheduled server maintenance on Sunday 4/29/12, from 6:00 AM (EST) to 6:00 PM (EST), users may experience intermittent connectivity issues with this site. We apologize for the inconvenience. The following URLs are not affected and will be available: fjdefile.phila.gov and fjdclaims.phila.gov.