Legal Resources

Allegheny County and Pennsylvania Legal Resources

Many court records, property filings, and business registrations in Pennsylvania are publicly available online. The challenge is knowing which office maintains the record and which system actually contains the information. The links below provide direct access to the official Allegheny County and Pennsylvania portals most often used for court dockets, probate matters, property records, and business entity filings.

Not sure which court, docket system, or filing office applies to your situation

These resources are starting points. If you are trying to locate a court order, confirm a docket number, pull a recorded deed, or determine where something must be filed in Allegheny County, call
412-351-4422
or
contact our office
and we will point you in the right direction.

Courts and Filings

Fifth Judicial District – Allegheny Courts

Family Division – Departments and Contacts

Orphans’ Court – Overview

Department of Court Records – eFiling and Dockets

Civil and Family Court Records

Wills and Orphans’ Court – Probate Information

Statewide Portals

PACER – Federal Case Access

Pennsylvania Judicial System Web Portal

Pennsylvania Child Support Enforcement Portal

Records and Lookups

Allegheny County DCR Public Access

Allegheny County Real Estate Portal

Pennsylvania Prothonotary Directory

Registers of Wills – County Contacts

Property and Appeals

Assessment Appeals – Filing Information

BPAAR – Rules and Process

Appeal a BPAAR Decision

Controller’s Property Appeal Guide

Family Division Help

Family Division Directory

Client Services Center – Self Help

Custody Department Information

Business and Entities

Pennsylvania Business Entity Search

Need Help Navigating the System

Online portals can provide useful information, but they rarely explain what the information actually means or what should happen next. If you are dealing with a probate matter, a real estate issue, a divorce proceeding, or a business dispute, understanding the procedure can be as important as locating the record itself.

Our attorneys represent individuals, families, and closely held businesses throughout Allegheny County in matters involving estate and probate law, real estate transactions and disputes, business matters, and family law. If you have located a filing or court record and are unsure what it means for your situation, we can help you evaluate the next step.

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