2013 Court News
First Judicial District
Notice: All courts will be closed on Wednesday, December 25, 2013 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.
Philadelphia Municipal Court
MUNICIPAL COURT’S DIVERSION PROGRAM CLASSES: Municipal Court’s diversion program classes will remain open in the Criminal Justice Center on Saturday, December 14, 2013. If participants cannot attend, they must appear in Court on the scheduled status date.
First Judicial District
Due to scheduled maintenance, the E-Filing System will be unavailable Saturday 12/14/13, from 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM (EST).
Court of Common Pleas
Notice - RE: Update to the President Judge Inactive Attorney List . Ryan A. Gower #312980 Removed: 11/25/13 Order Date: 10/18/2013, Ryan R. Coleman #82349 Removed: 12/5/2013 Order Date: 10/18/2013, Michael F. Gerber #86309 Removed: 12/5/2013 Order Date: 10/18/2013, Andrew J. Siegel #203750 Removed: 12/5/2013 Order Date: 10/18/2013, Michael D. Ward #37141 Removed: 12/5/2013 Order Date: 10/18/2013
First Judicial District
Notice: All Courts and Offices of the First Judicial District will be Open and operating on a normal schedule today, Tuesday, December 10, 2013.
Court of Common Pleas
First Judicial District
Notice: All courts will be closed on Thursday and Friday, November 28-29, 2013 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.
First Judicial District
Notice: All courts will be closed on Monday, November 11, 2013 in observance of VETERAN'S 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
First Judicial District
First Judicial District
Congratulations to the 2013 FJD Pro Bono Service Roll of Honor Recipients and Judicial Fellows.
First Judicial District
First Judicial District
Notice: All courts will be closed on Monday, October 14, 2013 in observance of COLUMBUS 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 Inactive Attorney List . The following attorney’s were removed from Administrative Suspension: Tammy Joanne Flail, James Ephraim Lee, Julia Lynn Chapan
Court of Common Pleas
Notice - RE: Update to the President Judge Attorney Disciplinary and Disbarment Docket: David Young, Atty ID: 89682 Suspended (30 mos) on consent from the Bar
Court of Common Pleas
ELECTION DAY JUDICIAL ASSIGNMENTS 2013 General Election - Tuesday, November 5, 2013
First Judicial District
Access to the Civil, Criminal and Orphans' Court E-Filing systems and all docket and hearing list reports has been restored. We apologize for the inconvenience.
Court of Common Pleas
First Judicial District
NOTICE: Users may be experiencing connection issues to various FJD Websites including E-filing and search applications. The City's Department of IT is currently working to resolve the issue. We apologize for the inconvenience.
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 2013.
First Judicial District
First Judicial District
Notice: The Criminal Electronic Filing System is currently unavailable. The First Judicial District is working to resolve the issue as soon as possible. Your patience is appreciated during this brief outage.
First Judicial District
The Criminal Electronic Filing System is now available. Thank you for your patience during the brief outage.
First Judicial District
Notice: All First Judicial District offices located at 1401 Arch Street will be OPEN for business on Wednesday, September 11, 2013.
Court of Common Pleas
First Judicial District
Notice: All courts will be closed on Monday, September 2, 2013 in observance of LABOR 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 Inactive Attorney List . The following Attorneys are reinstated: Dionne Kimberly Stanfield #204897 Reinstated as of 8/13/2013
Court of Common Pleas
Notice - RE: Update to the President Judge Inactive Attorney List . The following Attorneys are reinstated: Michael C. Graziano #83884 Reinstated as of 8/6/2013
Court of Common Pleas, Trial Division - Civil
NOTICE TO THE ASBESTOS BAR: PCCP 2014 Asbestos Litigation Calendar
Court of Common Pleas
Court of Common Pleas
Notice - RE: Update to the President Judge Inactive Attorney List . The following Attorneys are reinstated: Philip-Paul Grimes #40462 effective 06/27/13, Richard Stephen Seidel #55801 effective 07/01/13
Court of Common Pleas
Notice - RE: Update to the President Judge Attorney Disciplinary and Disbarment Docket: Anthony M. Crane #82067 Temporarily Suspended effective 07/17/2013,Michael Zachary Mandale #200124 Disbarred effective 07/02/2013,Joseph D. Lento #208824 Suspended 1yr, plus 1yr probation to follow effective 07/23/2013
Court of Common Pleas, Trial Division - Civil
Philadelphia Municipal Court
Joint Administrative Order No. 01 of 2013 Re: Philadelphia Municipal Court, Traffic Division
Court of Common Pleas, Family Division
Administrative Order No. 2013--01 In re: Distribution of Reports of Behavioral Health Evaluations
Court of Common Pleas
Notice - RE: Update to the President Judge Attorney Disciplinary and Disbarment Docket: Michael Zachary Mandale #200124 Disbarred Eff 6/19/13
First Judicial District
Notice: All courts will be closed on Thursday, July 4, 2013 in observance of INDEPENDENCE 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
2013 Civil Judicial Assignments Flowchart Effective July 1, 2013
Court of Common Pleas
Court of Common Pleas
Notice - RE: Update to the President Judge Inactive Attorney List . The following Attorneys are reinstated: Craig Alan Gargano #201107 reinstated 06/17/13, Kahiga A. Tiagha #86363 reinstated 06/18/13
First Judicial District
Public Notice - RE: Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program.
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 2013.
Court of Common Pleas
Notice - RE: Update to the President Judge Attorney Disciplinary and Disbarment Docket: Ivan Willie #19383 Disbarred effective 05/30/2013
Court of Common Pleas, Trial Division - Criminal
The First Judicial District of Pennsylvania is pleased to introduce the ability to electronically request Subpoenas in the Court of Common Pleas, Trial Division-Civil. This system will be available under the "Online Services" tab beginning June 10, 2013. Click here for more information
Court of Common Pleas
First Judicial District
Notice: All courts will be closed on Monday, May 27, 2013 in observance of MEMORIAL DAY , except Municipal Court's Arraignment Court and the filing of Emergency Protection from Abuse Petitions at the Criminal Justice Center, 1301 Filbert St.
Traffic Court
Due to scheduled maintenance, the Philadelphia Traffic Court's Citation Online Payment System will be unavailable Sunday 5/19/13, from 2:00 AM to 8:00 AM (EST).
First Judicial District
The First Judicial District technical issues have been resolved. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.
Court of Common Pleas
Notice - RE: Update to the President Judge Inactive Attorney List . The following Attorneys are Suspended Effective 05/03/2013: Brooks, Quentin Zane #40504, Glazer, Neil L. #207268, Graziano, Michael C. #83884, Jones, Ervin G. #33841, Metzger, Michael F. #84331, Seidel, Richard Stephen #55801, Stow, Meredith Anne #209701, Tiagha, Kahiga A. #86363.
Court of Common Pleas
Notice - RE: Update to the President Judge Inactive Attorney List : Oluwafunmilayo Angela Idowu #310948 Reinstated effective 03/25/13, Jonathan R. Marcus #88147 Reinstated effective 04/08/13
COURT OF COMMON PLEAS AND MUNICIPAL COURT - CRIMINAL
Notice to the Bar: IMPLEMENTATION OF CRIMINAL ELECTRONIC FILING SYSTEM
Court of Common Pleas
Court of Common Pleas, Trial Division - Civil
Updated Mass Tort Master Docket and Liaison Counsel list
First Judicial District
Request for Proposal (RFP) Professional Services Contract for Customer Service and Sensitivity Training for the Philadelphia Traffic Court Vendors' Questions and AnswersPlease be advised that the deadline for the above RFP has been extended to 3:00 p.m., Wednesday, April 24, 2013. All other terms and conditions of the RFP shall remain in full force and effect. Please visit the FJD’s website at http://courts.phila.gov for updates and/or documents related to this solicitation.
First Judicial District
The First Judicial District of PA is hosting a CLE class on Civil E-Filing in Philadelphia on Thursday, April 25, 2013, in the Municipal Court Conference Center, located at 1339 Chestnut Street, 10th floor, Room #1010. This program has been approved by the Pennsylvania Continuing Legal Education Board for three (3) hours of CLE in substantive law. Click Here now to register online and reserve a seat.
Court of Common Pleas
Notice - RE: Update to the President Judge Attorney Disciplinary and Disbarment Docket: Damon K. Roberts #88261 Suspended on consent for 2 years 6 months effective 03/28/13, John George Takacs #45302 Disbarred effective 03/28/13
Court of Common Pleas
Notice - RE: Update to the President Judge Inactive Attorney List : Scott E. Reid #83646 Reinstated effective 03/18/13
Court of Common Pleas
First Judicial District
Notice: In an effort to unify the First Judicial District of Pennsylvania's Electronic Filing Systems and other on-line services, the access points to the Trial Division-Civil and Orphans' Court E-Filing Systems are being merged with the Criminal Electronic Filing System set to be released on May 6, 2013. To gain access or apply for a username to any of the above-mentioned systems, click on the link labeled Civil, Criminal & Orphans' E-Filing under the Online Services tab of the court's homepage. One username provides access to all three systems. Sign up today, log in and take advantage of all the benefits of the FJD's E-Filing Systems.
COURT OF COMMON PLEAS AND MUNICIPAL COURT - CRIMINAL
Notice to the Bar: IMPLEMENTATION OF CRIMINAL ELECTRONIC FILING SYSTEM TRAINING SCHEDULE
First Judicial District
First Judicial District
Notice: All courts will be closed on Friday, March 29, 2013 in observance of GOOD FRIDAY , 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
Updated Mass Tort Master Docket and Liaison Counsel list
Court of Common Pleas, Trial Division - Civil
Notice to the Bar: Update to the Discovery Court 2013 Schedule for Hearings
Court of Common Pleas
Notice - RE: Update to the President Judge Attorney Disciplinary and Disbarment Docket: Lawrence L. Rubin #27135 Reinstated effective: 03/20/13
Court of Common Pleas
Notice - RE: Update to the President Judge Inactive Attorney List Reinstated: Christopher S. Wilson #61522 effective 03/07/13
Court of Common Pleas
Order Re: Judicial Assignments to preside over Challenges to Nominating Petitions
Court of Common Pleas
Notice: Election Forms are now available in the Forms section of our site in PDF and WORD format.
Court of Common Pleas
Court of Common Pleas
Notice - RE: Update to the President Judge Attorney Disciplinary and Disbarment Docket: James S. Bruno #30841 temporary suspension effective 02/26/13
Court of Common Pleas
Notice - RE: Update to the President Judge Inactive Attorney List Reinstated: Kirk Dieter Rueckmann #203758 effective 02/15/13
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 2013.
First Judicial District
Invitation to Bid (ITB) Court Correspondence Services You are invited to submit a bid for court correspondence drafting and mailing services in accordance with the enclosed Invitation to Bid (ITB). All bids must be submitted electronically to the First Judicial District of Pennsylvania, Procurement Unit, Attention: Court Correspondence ITB. Bids must be received electronically to procurement@courts.phila.gov no later than 3:00 P.M., Friday, March 8, 2013. Late Bids will not be considered regardless of the reason. It is anticipated that evaluation of all bids received and selection of the Vendor will be completed as soon as possible; all Vendors will be notified accordingly.
Court of Common Pleas
Notice - RE: Update to the President Judge Attorney Disciplinary and Disbarment Docket: Bennett Elliot Langman #205185 disbarred on consent effective 02/14/13