Lehigh County Small Claims Court
How to file a small claims case in Lehigh County, PA. Courthouse locations, hours, fees, and filing options for the Allentown area.
Small claims in Pennsylvania — the numbers for Lehigh 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
Magisterial District Court 31-1-01
1401 W. Green St
Allentown, PA 18102
Other Courthouse Locations
Magisterial District Court 31-1-02
501 West Hamilton Street
Allentown, PA 18101
Serves: City of Allentown, Wards 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, and 12
Magisterial District Court 31-1-03
1428 Hamilton St
Allentown, PA 18102
Serves: City of Allentown, Wards 11, 13, 17, and 18
Magisterial District Court 31-1-04
1501 Lehigh St, Suite 104
Allentown, PA 18103
Serves: City of Allentown, Ward 19 and Borough of Fountain Hill
Magisterial District Court 31-1-05
1007 Union Blvd
Allentown, PA 18109
Serves: City of Allentown, Wards 1, 2, 3, 14, 15, and 16
Magisterial District Court 31-1-06
623 W. Union Blvd, Suites 4 & 5
Bethlehem, PA 18018
Serves: City of Bethlehem (Lehigh County portion)
Magisterial District Court 31-1-07
3678 Crescent Court East
Whitehall, PA 18052
Serves: Whitehall Township and Coplay Borough
Magisterial District Court 31-1-08
3000 S. Pike Ave
Allentown, PA 18103
Serves: Salisbury Township
Magisterial District Court 31-2-01
501 Hamilton St., Basement
Allentown, PA 18101
Serves: City of Allentown, Wards 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, and 12
Magisterial District Court 31-2-02
3404 Hamilton Blvd
Allentown, PA 18103
Serves: South Whitehall Township
Magisterial District Court 31-2-03
106 Main St
Emmaus, PA 18049
Serves: Emmaus Borough, Macungie Borough, and Lower Macungie Township
Magisterial District Court 31-3-01
106 S. Walnut St
Slatington, PA 18080
Serves: Slatington Borough, and Washington, Heidelberg, Lynn, and Lowhill Townships
Magisterial District Court 31-3-02
5925 Tilghman St, Suite 500
Allentown, PA 18104
Serves: Upper Macungie Township
Magisterial District Court 31-3-04
21 N Main St
Coopersburg, PA 18036
Serves: Coopersburg Borough, and Upper Saucon and Lower Milford Townships
How to File in Lehigh 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 Lehigh 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 Lehigh 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 Lehigh County?
Small claims cases in Lehigh 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 Lehigh County?
No — the record shows no electronic filing for small claims in Lehigh 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 Lehigh 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.