Allegheny County Small Claims Court
How to file a small claims case in Allegheny County, PA. Courthouse locations, hours, fees, and filing options for the Pittsburgh area.
Small claims in Pennsylvania — the numbers for Allegheny County courts
$12,000
maximum claim
from $53
filing fee (published, varies by claim)
2–4 yrs
filing deadline by claim type
No
e-filing — file in person or by mail
Published court information — verify before acting. See the full Pennsylvania small claims guide · The form that starts a case: every field explained.
Main Courthouse
Pittsburgh Municipal Court (Downtown)
660 First Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15219
Other Courthouse Locations
MDJ 05-2-01 (Avalon/Bellevue)
660 Lincoln Avenue, 2nd Floor
Pittsburgh, PA 15202
MDJ 05-2-02 (McCandless/Ross/West View)
1007 Mount Royal Blvd
Pittsburgh, PA 15223
MDJ 05-2-03 (Etna/Shaler/Reserve)
1007 Mount Royal Blvd
Pittsburgh, PA 15223
MDJ 05-2-04 (Fox Chapel/Sharpsburg)
1205 Main Street
Sharpsburg, PA 15215
MDJ 05-2-05 (Brackenridge/Tarentum)
1010 Broadview Boulevard
Brackenridge, PA 15014
MDJ 05-2-06 (Penn Hills)
85 Universal Road
Pittsburgh, PA 15235
MDJ 05-2-07 (Monroeville/Pitcairn)
339 Old Haymaker Road, Suite 1500
Monroeville, PA 15146
MDJ 05-2-08 (Forest Hills/Churchill)
2065 Ardmore Blvd (alternate source: 21 Yost Boulevard, Suite 100)
Pittsburgh, PA 15221
MDJ 05-2-09 (Rankin/Swissvale/Braddock)
300 Rankin Blvd
Pittsburgh, PA 15104
MDJ 05-2-10 (Wilkinsburg)
907 West Street, Suite 101
Wilkinsburg, PA 15221
MDJ 05-2-11 (North Versailles/East McKeesport)
371 Lincoln Highway
North Versailles, PA 15137
MDJ 05-2-12 (Wexford/Marshall/Franklin Park)
9500 Brooktree Road, Suite 200 (2nd Floor)
Wexford, PA 15090
MDJ 05-2-13 (McKeesport)
687 O'Neil Blvd
McKeesport, PA 15132
MDJ 05-2-14 (West Mifflin/Hays)
2629 Skyline Dr
Pittsburgh, PA 15122
MDJ 05-2-15 (Munhall/Homestead)
510 East Eighth Avenue
Munhall, PA 15120
MDJ 05-2-16 (Jefferson Hills/South Park)
343 Old Curry Hollow Rd
Pittsburgh, PA 15236
MDJ 05-2-17 (Castle Shannon/Baldwin)
5301 Grove Road, Caste Village Suite M-201
Pittsburgh, PA 15236
MDJ 05-2-18 (Brentwood Borough)
5001 Curry Road, Unit 2
Pittsburgh, PA 15236
MDJ 05-2-19 (Mt. Lebanon/Dormont)
680 Washington Avenue (older capture cited 650 Washington Road, Suite 100)
Pittsburgh, PA 15228
MDJ 05-2-20 (Bethel Park/Upper St. Clair)
2414 Lytle Road
Bethel Park, PA 15102
MDJ 05-2-21 (Bridgeville/Collier/South Fayette)
295 Millers Run Road
Bridgeville, PA 15017
MDJ 05-2-22 (Carnegie/Scott)
301 Lindsay Road
Carnegie, PA 15106
MDJ 05-2-23 (Greentree/Ingram)
136 Bradford Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15205
MDJ 05-2-25 (Coraopolis/Moon/Neville)
923 Fifth Avenue, 1st Floor
Coraopolis, PA 15108
MDJ 05-2-26 (Elizabeth/Forward)
2611 Hayden Boulevard, Suite 3
Elizabeth, PA 15037
MDJ 05-2-27 (City - South Side)
900 Sarah Street, Suite 208
Pittsburgh, PA 15203
MDJ 05-2-28 (City - Hill District/Downtown)
1901 Centre Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15219
MDJ 05-2-31 (City - Shadyside/East Liberty)
5815 Bryant Street
Pittsburgh, PA 15206
MDJ 05-2-32 (Plum Borough)
10101 Saltsburg Road
Plum, PA 15239
MDJ 05-2-35 (City - Squirrel Hill/Hazelwood)
1928 Murray Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15217
MDJ 05-2-36 (City - Greenfield/Green Oak/Oakland)
4301 Murray Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15217
MDJ 05-2-38 (City - Brookline/Beechview)
736 Brookline Boulevard
Pittsburgh, PA 15226
MDJ 05-2-40 (City - North Side)
421 East Ohio Street
Pittsburgh, PA 15212
MDJ 05-2-42 (City - Perrysville/Brighton)
3880 Perrysville Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15214
MDJ 05-2-43 (Robinson/Kennedy/McKees Rocks)
5624 Steubenville Pike
McKees Rocks, PA 15136
MDJ 05-2-47 (Duquesne/East Pittsburgh/Turtle Creek)
10 Duquesne Plaza
Duquesne, PA 15110
MDJ 05-3-02 (Aleppo/Sewickley/Leetsdale)
190 Ohio River Boulevard
Leetsdale, PA 15056
MDJ 05-3-03 (Oakmont/Verona/Springdale/Cheswick)
721 Gulf Lab Road
Cheswick, PA 15024
MDJ 05-3-04 (Gibsonia/Hampton/West Deer)
2060 Saxonburg Boulevard
Gibsonia, PA 15044
MDJ 05-3-05 (White Oak/South Versailles)
1985 Lincoln Way
White Oak, PA 15131
MDJ 05-3-06 (McKees Rocks/Stowe)
104 Linden Avenue
McKees Rocks, PA 15136
MDJ 05-3-09 (Glassport/Clairton)
461 Miller Avenue
Jefferson Hills, PA 15025
MDJ 05-3-10 (City - Lawrenceville)
4211 Butler Street
Pittsburgh, PA 15201
MDJ 05-3-12 (Wilkinsburg - West Street)
907 West Street
Wilkinsburg, PA 15221
MDJ 05-3-13 (City - West End)
22 Wabash Street, Suite 101
Pittsburgh, PA 15220
MDJ 05-3-14 (City - Carrick/Overbrook)
2213 Brownsville Road
Pittsburgh, PA 15210
MDJ 05-3-17 (Oakdale/Findlay/North Fayette)
8052 Steubenville Pike
Oakdale, PA 15071
How to File in Allegheny County
File in person
Bring your completed forms to the courthouse clerk during business hours. Pay the filing fee by cash, check, or credit card.
File by mail
Most small claims courts accept filing by mail — check with this courthouse first. Typically you mail your completed forms with the filing fee (check or money order) plus a self-addressed stamped envelope for your returned copies.
Important for Allegheny County: Case Initiation Form: MDJS 308A (Civil Complaint) | Case Types Handled: Civil money claims (contract disputes, debt collection, property damage, personal injury under $12,000), Landlord-Tenant complaints (evictions and possession), Recovery of personal property | Appeal Rights: Either party may appeal MDJ judgment to Court of Common Pleas of Allegheny County within 30 days for de novo review (new trial) | Venue Rule: PA Civil Procedure requires filing at the MDJ that has jurisdiction over the area where the defendant resides OR where the cause of action arose. Users CANNOT choose any MDJ — they must file at the correct one. Use the Allegheny Courts Filing Location Search at https://www.alleghenycourts.us/magisterial-district-courts/search-for-filing-locations/ to determine the correct filing venue by address.
Ready to take action in Allegheny County?
A demand letter often settles disputes before a case is ever filed — and it only takes a few minutes.
Read the demand letter guideSmall claims rules in Pennsylvania
How much you can sue for
Individuals can sue for up to $12,000.
Philadelphia uses Municipal Court small claims ($12,000 limit)
Deadline to file (statute of limitations)
4 yrs written contract · 4 yrs oral contract · 2 yrs property damage · 2 yrs personal injury
Common questions
How much does it cost to file a small claims case in Allegheny County?
Filing fees in Pennsylvania are set by the state and run from $53 to $103, depending on how much you're claiming. If you can't afford the fee, Pennsylvania offers a fee waiver — ask the clerk how to apply. Fees change, so confirm the current amount with the court clerk before you file.
What's the most I can sue for in Allegheny County?
Small claims cases in Allegheny County are limited to $12,000. If your claim is worth more than that, you either have to bring it in a different court or give up the amount above the limit to stay in small claims. The clerk can confirm which court fits your claim.
Can I file online in Allegheny County?
No — the record shows no electronic filing for small claims in Allegheny County. You'll file in person or by mail. Check with the clerk before you make the trip, in case that's changed.
Do I have to have a lawyer to file in Allegheny County?
Small claims court is built for people representing themselves, and most filers do exactly that. Whether an attorney may appear varies by state — the state guide linked on this page covers the rule where you are, and the clerk can confirm it.
Answers reflect published court data. Court rules and fees change — the clerk is always the authoritative source.