2016 Court News
First Judicial District
Notice: All courts will be closed on Monday, December 26, 2016 in observance of CHRISTMAS DAY, except Municipal Court's Arraignment Court and the filing of Emergency Protection from Abuse Petitions at the Justice Juanita Kidd Stout Center for Criminal Justice, 1301 Filbert St.
First Judicial District
NOTICE: View the EMERGENCY JUDGE ASSIGNMENT for the Week of December 23, 2016 through December 30, 2016
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NOTICE: View the EMERGENCY JUDGE ASSIGNMENT for the Week of December 16, 2016 through December 23, 2016
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Due to scheduled maintenance, the Municipal Court - Traffic Division's Citation Online Payment System will be unavailable Sunday 12/18/16, from 3:00 AM to 6:30 AM (EST).
First Judicial District
NOTICE: View the EMERGENCY JUDGE ASSIGNMENT for the Week of December 9, 2016 through December 16, 2016
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Open Conciliation Conferences List In Re: Joint General Court Regulation No. 2008-01 Residential Mortgage Foreclosure Diversion Program December 06, 2016 Sheriff Sale
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NOTICE: View the EMERGENCY JUDGE ASSIGNMENT for the Week of December 2, 2016 through December 9, 2016
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NOTICE: View the EMERGENCY JUDGE ASSIGNMENT for the Week of November 25, 2016 through December 2, 2016
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Notice: All courts will be closed on Thursday and Friday, November 24-25, 2016 in observance of Thanksgiving Day, except Municipal Court's Arraignment Court and the filing of Emergency Protection from Abuse Petitions at the Justice Juanita Kidd Stout Center for Criminal Justice, 1301 Filbert St.
First Judicial District
NOTICE: View the EMERGENCY JUDGE ASSIGNMENT for the Week of November 18, 2016 through November 25, 2016
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Notice: All courts will be closed on Friday, November 11, 2016 in observance of VETERANS DAY, except Municipal Court's Arraignment Court and the filing of Emergency Protection from Abuse Petition at the Justice Juanita Kidd Stout Center for Criminal Justice, 1301 Filbert St.
First Judicial District
Request for Proposal (RFP) for Judicial Photographic Services VENDOR'S QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS ("Q&A")
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NOTICE: View the EMERGENCY JUDGE ASSIGNMENT for the Week of November 04, 2016 through November 11, 2016
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Due to scheduled maintenance, the Municipal Court - Traffic Division's Citation Online Payment System will be unavailable Sunday 11/06/16, from 3:00 AM to 6:30 AM (EST).
Court of Common Pleas
Open Conciliation Conferences List In Re: Joint General Court Regulation No. 2008-01 Residential Mortgage Foreclosure Diversion Program November 01, 2016 Sheriff Sale
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Jurors: During a SEPTA strike all jurors are expected to report as scheduled. Jurors will be permitted to access a limited shuttle service provided by the City of Philadelphia. Click HERE for more information.
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SEPTA Service Interruption: The Philadelphia Courts will remain open during a SEPTA strike.
Court of Common Pleas
President Judge Administrative Order No. 04 of 2016 In re: Adoption of Phila. Crim. Rules *556 and *556.2. governing Indicting Grand Jury Procedures and Protocols
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President Judge Administrative Order No. 05 of 2016 In re: Designation of Indicting Grand Jury Judges
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NOTICE TO THE BAR: NON-JURY PROGRAM POSSESSION OF PROPERTY MATTERS NON-LANDLORD/TENANT
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Administrative Judge Administrative Order No. 2016-5 In re: SEPTA Strike
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NOTICE: View the EMERGENCY JUDGE ASSIGNMENT for the Week of October 21, 2016 through October 28, 2016
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Due to scheduled network maintenance on Wednesday, October 10/19/16, from 8 PM to 12 AM. users may experience intermittent connectivity issues with this site.
First Judicial District
NOTICE: View the EMERGENCY JUDGE ASSIGNMENT for the Week of October 14, 2016 through October 21, 2016
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Due to scheduled maintenance, the Municipal Court - Traffic Division's Citation Online Payment System will be unavailable Sunday 10/16/16, from 3:00 AM to 6:30 AM (EST).
First Judicial District
Due to scheduled network maintenance on Wednesday, October 10/12/16, from 7:00 PM to 900 PM. users may experience intermittent connectivity issues with this site.
First Judicial District
NOTICE: View the EMERGENCY JUDGE ASSIGNMENT for the Week of October 7, 2016 through October 14, 2016
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Notice: All courts will be closed on Monday, October 10, 2016 in observance of COLUMBUS DAY, except Municipal Court's Arraignment Court and the filing of Emergency Protection from Abuse Petitions at the Justice Juanita Kidd Stout Center for Criminal Justice, 1301 Filbert St.
Court of Common Pleas, Trial Division
Amendment to General Court Regulation No. 2013-01 In re: Mass Tort Protocols
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Networking for Jobs Program: If you are required to pay child support and are unemployed or underemployed the Philadelphia Family Court Networking for Jobs Program has providers that will assist you with job training and placement services! Make a difference for yourself and your family!
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NOTICE: View the EMERGENCY JUDGE ASSIGNMENT for the Week of September 30, 2016 through October 7, 2016.
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Open Conciliation Conferences List In Re: Joint General Court Regulation No. 2008-01 Residential Mortgage Foreclosure Diversion Program October 04, 2016 Sheriff Sale
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President Judge Administrative Order No. 03 of 2016 In re: ELECTION DAY JUDICIAL ASSIGNMENTS 2016 General Election - Tuesday, November 8, 2016
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NOTICE: View the EMERGENCY JUDGE ASSIGNMENT for the Week of September 23, 2016 through September 30, 2016.
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NOTICE: View the EMERGENCY JUDGE ASSIGNMENT for the Week of September 16, 2016 through September 23, 2016.
Read MorePhiladelphia Municipal Court - Traffic Division
Due to scheduled maintenance, the Municipal Court - Traffic Division's Citation Online Payment System will be unavailable Sunday 09/18/16, from 3:00 AM to 6:30 AM (EST).
Court of Common Pleas, Trial Division
Administrative Docket No. 03-2016 In Re: De Minimis Overpayment of Court Ordered Financial Obligations
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2016 Roll of Honor For Pro Bono Service - Nominations are now being accepted. Click here to visit the Roll of Honor for Pro Bono Service website with links to the criteria and Log Form
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NOTICE: View the EMERGENCY JUDGE ASSIGNMENT for the Week of September 9, 2016 through September 16, 2016.
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Open Conciliation Conferences List In Re: Joint General Court Regulation No. 2008-01 Residential Mortgage Foreclosure Diversion Program September 13, 2016 Sheriff Sale
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2016 Roll of Honor For Pro Bono Service - Nominations are now being accepted. Click here to visit the Roll of Honor for Pro Bono Service website with links to the criteria and Log Form
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NOTICE TO THE BAR - Implementation of electronic check-in system for civil case management conferences.
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Notice: All courts will be closed on Monday, September 5, 2016 in observance of LABOR DAY, except Municipal Court's Arraignment Court and the filing of Emergency Protection from Abuse Petitions at the Justice Juanita Kidd Stout Center for Criminal Justice, 1301 Filbert St.
First Judicial District
NOTICE: View the EMERGENCY JUDGE ASSIGNMENT for the Week of September 2, 2016 through September 9, 2016.
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ORDER: In re: General Court Regulation No. 1 of 2016, Juvenile Lifers Sentenced Without the Possibility of Parole Program.
Read MorePhiladelphia Municipal Court - Traffic Division
Due to scheduled maintenance, the Municipal Court - Traffic Division's Citation Online Payment System will be unavailable Sunday 08/21/16, from 3:00 AM to 6:30 AM (EST).
Court of Common Pleas, Trial Division
Administrative Order No. 02-2016 In Re: Adoption of Philadelphia Criminal Rule 588. Motion for Return of Property. Post-Deprivation Hearing.
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Notice: The Office of Judicial Records-Civil (OJR-Civil) has not been able to receive phone calls since August 2, 2016 due to technical issues. If you need to contact OJR-Civil, please utilize email communication to any department from which you need assistance. Follow this link: http://courts.phila.gov/common-pleas/trial/civil/ojr-civil.asp to get to the OJR-Civil web-page. Email information for each department's management can found under the Office Information section. Thank you for your patience during this time.
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Administrative Docket No. 01-2016 In Re: Commerce Case Management Program - Revised
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August is Child Support Awareness Month in Pennsylvania - The Philadelphia Family Court's Child Support Enforcement program provides a variety of services, including parent locate, paternity establishment, support order establishment, and court order enforcement to help families obtain necessary financial support for their children. The Family Court collects over $153 million in support collections each year. More...
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Open Conciliation Conferences List In Re: Joint General Court Regulation No. 2008-01 Residential Mortgage Foreclosure Diversion Program August 2, 2016 Sheriff Sale
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General Court Regulation No. 2 of 2016 In Re: Proceedings Seeking Civil Forfeiture of Real Estate and Seized Property
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Effective August 1, 2016, the Clerk of the Orphans' Court Filing Fees will increase. The revised Filing Fee Schedule is available HERE.
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President Judge General Court Regulation No. 2016-2 In re: Adoption of Philadelphia County Local Orphans' Court Rules pursuant to Pa. O.C. Rule 1.5 (e) and Pa.R.J.A. 103
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The Police Liaison cancellation window which is located at the Philadelphia Municipal Court, Traffic Division, 800 Spring Garden Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, will be closed during the Democratic National Convention from July 25, 2016 through July 29, 2016. The window will reopen for cancellation services on Monday, August 1, 2016.
First Judicial District
Maintenance will be performed on the court's efiling system from 9:00 p.m. - 9:15 p.m. on Wednesday, 7/20/16. During this time users will be unable to access the CP-Civil, Orphans' & Criminal efiling systems. Online docket access, name & judgment searches will also be unavailable. Thanks you for your patience.
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 2016.
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Due to scheduled maintenance, the Municipal Court - Traffic Division's Citation Online Payment System will be unavailable Sunday 07/17/16, from 3:00 AM to 6:30 AM (EST).
First Judicial District
Notice: All courts will be closed on Monday, July 4, 2016 in observance of INDEPENDENCE DAY, except Municipal Court's Arraignment Court and the filing of Emergency Protection from Abuse Petitions at the Justice Juanita Kidd Stout Center for Criminal Justice, 1301 Filbert St.
First Judicial District
Request for Proposal(RFP) for Armed Money Carrier Services Vendor's Questions and Answers (Q&A) Please note that the deadline for the above named RFP has been extended to Thursday, June 30, 2016 by 3:00 p.m.
Philadelphia Municipal Court - Traffic Division
Due to scheduled maintenance, the Municipal Court - Traffic Division's Citation Online Payment System will be unavailable Sunday 06/19/16, from 3:00 AM to 6:30 AM (EST).
First Judicial District
ADMINISTRATIVE GOVERNING BOARD - Administrative Order No 2 of 2016 In re: Democratic National Convention - July 25, 2016-July 28, 2016
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Notice: All courts will be closed on Monday, May 30, 2016 in observance of MEMORIAL DAY, except Municipal Court's Arraignment Court and the filing of Emergency Protection from Abuse Petitions at the Justice Juanita Kidd Stout Center for Criminal Justiceter, 1301 Filbert St.
Court of Common Pleas
President Judge General Court Regulation No. 2016-1 In Re: Rescission of Phila.Civ.R. *2039.1 and *2206, and Adoption of Phila.Civ.R. *2039, *2064 and *2206
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Public Notice - RE: Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program.
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General Court Regulation No. 1 of 2016 In Re: Juvenile Lifers Sentenced Without the Possibility of Parole Program.
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Notice - RE: Update to the President Judge Inactive Attorney List: Stanley Majkut #91994 suspended effective 5/13/2016
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The Alex Bonavitacola Law Library has re-opened
Philadelphia Municipal Court - Traffic Division
Due to scheduled maintenance, the Municipal Court - Traffic Division's Citation Online Payment System will be unavailable Sunday 05/15/16, from 3:00 AM to 6:30 AM (EST).
First Judicial District
Request for Proposal(RFP) for Stout Center's Courtroom Window Treatment Project,
Court of Common Pleas
Notice - RE: Update to the President Judge Inactive Attorney List: #61522 Christopher S. Wilson, Removed: 4/18/2016
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Notice - RE: Update to the President Judge Inactive Attorney List: #310107 James John Walsh, Removed: 4/11/2016
Court of Common Pleas, Trial Division - Civil
Update to the Mass Tort Master Docket and Liaison Counsel list
Court of Common Pleas, Family Division
The First Judicial District of Pennsylvania announced today - Thursday - April 7, 2016 -- that due to a PECO electrical problem in the area surrounding the Philadelphia Family Court Building, located at 1501 Arch Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania - Family Court will delay opening until 9:00 AM.
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, Trial Division - Civil
Updated Mass Tort Master Docket and Liaison Counsel list
First Judicial District
Request for Proposal (RFP) for Debt Collection Services Vendor's Questions and Answers (Q&A)
First Judicial District
Notice: All courts will be closed on Friday, March 25, 2016 in observance of GOOD FRIDAY, except Municipal Court's Arraignment Court and the filing of Emergency Protection from Abuse Petitions at the Justice Juanita Kidd Stout Center for Criminal Justice, 1301 Filbert St.
Court of Common Pleas
Court of Common Pleas
Notice - RE: Update to the President Judge Inactive Attorney List: Johan Teguh Widjaja (NP) #93381 Removed: 3/15/2016, Daniel Forrest Cullen #73232 (CLE) Removed: 3/15/2016
Court of Common Pleas, Trial Division
Amendment to General Court Regulation No. 2013-01 In re: Mass Tort Protocols
First Judicial District
E-FILING MAINTENANCE: The Court will be performing maintenance on the E-Filing website Monday, March 14th, 2016 from 8:00-9:00p.m. During this time many of the online features will be disabled. This includes the Orphans', Civil & Criminal E-Fling Systems, dockets, party & judgment searches, document purchase & eSubpoena. Thank you for your patience.
Philadelphia Municipal Court - Traffic Division
Due to scheduled maintenance, the Municipal Court - Traffic Division's Citation Online Payment System will be unavailable Sunday 03/13/16, from 3:00 AM to 6:30 AM (EST).
First Judicial District
E-FILING MAINTENANCE: The Court will be performing maintenance on the E-Filing website Monday, March 7th, 2016 from 8:00-9:00p.m. During this time many of the online features will be disabled. This includes the Orphans', Civil & Criminal E-Fling Systems, dockets, party & judgment searches, document purchase & eSubpoena. Thank you for your patience.
First Judicial District
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 2016.
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: #94748 Michael Stephen Swerling Removed: 2/22/2016
First Judicial District
E-FILING MAINTENANCE: The Court will be performing maintenance on the E-Filing website Tuesday, February 23rd, 2016 from 8:00-9:00p.m. During this time many of the online features will be disabled. This includes the Orphans', Civil & Criminal E-Fling Systems, dockets, party & judgment searches, document purchase & eSubpoena. Thank you for your patience.
Court of Common Pleas
Notice - RE: Update to the President Judge Inactive Attorney List: #84659 Peggy Lisa Andrews Removed: 2/18/2016
Philadelphia Municipal Court - Traffic Division
Due to scheduled maintenance, the Municipal Court - Traffic Division's Citation Online Payment System will be unavailable Sunday 02/21/16, from 3:00 AM to 6:30 AM (EST).
First Judicial District
Request for Proposal (RFP) for Juniper Network Engineering Installation Services
First Judicial District
E-FILING MAINTENANCE: The Court will be performing maintenance on the E-Filing website Sunday, February 21st, 2016 from 8:30-9:30a.m. During this time many of the online features will be disabled. This includes the Orphans', Civil & Criminal E-Fling Systems, dockets, party & judgment searches, document purchase & eSubpoena. . Thank you for your patience.
Court of Common Pleas, Trial Division - Criminal
Notice to the Bar: Trial Division - Criminal - Judicial Assignments effective Monday, March 7, 2016
First Judicial District
Notice: All courts will be closed on Monday, February 15, 2016 in observance of PRESIDENTS' DAY, except Municipal Court's Arraignment Court and the filing of Emergency Protection from Abuse Petitions at the Justice Juanita Kidd Stout Center for Criminal Justice, 1301 Filbert St.
Court of Common Pleas
Notice - RE: Update to the President Judge Inactive Attorney List: Malika Hollis Holmes #308574 Removed: 2/9/2016
Court of Common Pleas, Trial Division
Notice to the Bar: Trial Division - Civil - Judicial Assignments
Court of Common Pleas
Notice - RE: Update to the President Judge Inactive Attorney List: Dylan Dean Brown #312231 Removed: 2/2/2016, Ryan Tyler Brown #309611 Removed: 2/2/2016, Robert Garnet Wexler #22340 Removed: 2/4/2016
Court of Common Pleas
Notice - RE: Update to the President Judge Inactive Attorney List: Michael Jay Cornelison #74747 Removed: 1/22/2016, Charles Lewis Anderson #310171 Removed: 1/26/2016, Michael Philip Penza #317056 Removed: 1/26/2016, Helen Lamphier Fitzpatrick #209438 Removed: 1/26/2016,
Court of Common Pleas
First Judicial District
President Judge Sheila Woods-Skipper, appointed as Chair of the Administrative Governing Board by the Pennsylvania Supreme Court.
Court of Common Pleas, Trial Division
The Honorable Jacqueline F. Allen appointed as the Administrative Judge of the Court of Common Pleas - Trial Division by the Pennsylvania Supreme Court.
First Judicial District
Notice: All Courts and Offices of the First Judicial District will be Open and operating on a normal schedule on Monday, January 25, 2016.
Philadelphia Municipal Court
CLOSING ANNOUNCEMENT - MUNICIPAL COURT'S DIVERSION PROGRAM CLASS: Due to weather conditions, Municipal Court's diversion program class has been cancelled for Saturday, January 23, 2016 in the Stout Center for Criminal Justice, 1301 Filbert Street. Participants should appear in Court on their scheduled status date to enroll for the next available class.
Court of Common Pleas, Family Division
CLOSING ANNOUNCEMENT - Supervised Visitation on Sunday, January 24th, 2016 at Philadelphia Family Court is Cancelled
First Judicial District
Request for Proposal (RFP) for Electronic Tracking Services and Equipment. VENDOR'S QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS ("Q&A") PLEASE BE ADVISED THAT THE DEADLINE FOR THE ABOVE REFERENCED RFP HAS BEEN EXTENDED TO JANUARY 29, 2016, BY 3:00 P.M. EXCEPT THOSE MODIFICATIONS STATED ABOVE, ALL OTHER TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THE RFP REMAIN IN FULL FORCE AND EFFECT.
Philadelphia Municipal Court - Traffic Division
Due to scheduled maintenance, the Municipal Court - Traffic Division's Citation Online Payment System will be unavailable Sunday 01/17/16, from 3:00 AM to 6:30 AM (EST).
Court of Common Pleas
Notice - RE: Update to the President Judge Inactive Attorney List: Removed, Eugene Michael Hamill, ID #35692.
First Judicial District
Notice: All courts will be closed on Monday, January 18, 2016 in observance of MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. DAY, except Municipal Court's Arraignment Court and the filing of Emergency Protection from Abuse Petitions at the Justice Juanita Kidd Stout Center for Criminal Justice, 1301 Filbert St.
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 2016.
Court of Common Pleas
Notice - RE: Update to the President Judge Inactive Attorney List: Richard Samuel Kitei Removed: 1/4/2016, Stuart Lloyd Wexler Removed: 1/4/2016, Patrick J. Keenan Removed: 12/29/2015.
Court of Common Pleas
Notice - RE: Update to the President Judge Inactive Attorney List: Edwin Seave Removed: 12/23/2015, Joel D. Feldman Removed: 12/21/2015
Court of Common Pleas, Trial Division
Amendment to General Court Regulation No. 2013-01 In re: Mass Tort Protocols
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