Lawrence County Small Claims Court
How to file a small claims case in Lawrence County, PA. Courthouse locations, hours, fees, and filing options for the New Castle area.
E-Filing
Not available
Max Claim
$12,000
Courts (4)
4 courthouses
Main Courthouse
Magisterial District Court 53-1-01
430 Court Street
New Castle, PA 16101
Other Courthouse Locations
Magisterial District Court 53-3-01
607 Lawrence Avenue
Ellwood City, PA 16117
Serves: Ellwood City Borough; Ellport Borough; Little Beaver Township; Enon Valley Borough; Wampum Borough; New Beaver Borough; Wayne Township; Perry Township; Slippery Rock Township
Magisterial District Court 53-3-02
4834 State Route 18
New Castle, PA 16102
Serves: Union Township; Mahoning Township; North Beaver Township; SNPJ Borough; Taylor Township; 6th Ward of New Castle; Bessemer Borough
Magisterial District Court 53-3-04
3470 Wilmington Road
New Castle, PA 16105
Serves: Neshannock Township; South New Castle Borough; Wilmington Township; New Wilmington Borough; Pulaski Township; Volant Borough; Shenango Township; Hickory Township; Scott Township; Washington Township; Plain Grove Township
How to File in Lawrence 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.
Ready to take action in Lawrence County?
A demand letter often settles disputes before a case is ever filed — and it only takes a few minutes.
Read the demand letter guideFor statewide rules including filing limits, statutes of limitations, and court procedures, see the full Pennsylvania small claims court guide →