Lehigh County Civil Court Records

Lehigh County civil court records are maintained by the Clerk of Judicial Records at the Lehigh County Courthouse in Allentown. The 31st Judicial District oversees the Lehigh County Court of Common Pleas. Civil dockets are available through the statewide CPCMS system. You can search by party name or case number online. The courthouse is at 455 West Hamilton Street in Allentown. For full case files or certified copies, the Clerk of Judicial Records handles all public requests on the first floor of the courthouse during regular business hours.

Lehigh County Court of Common Pleas

The Lehigh County Court of Common Pleas sits in the 31st Judicial District. It is the trial court for all civil matters in the county. Under 42 Pa.C.S. § 3732, the court has broad jurisdiction. Judges hear contract claims, debt cases, property disputes, equity actions, and appeals from lower courts. The court also has family and orphans' court divisions.

The courthouse is at 455 West Hamilton Street in Allentown. Court Administration is in Room 614. You can reach them at (610) 782-3014. The filing office is at (610) 782-3148. The building is open Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM. Judges, clerks, and staff all work out of this location.

The image below shows the Lehigh County civil court page.

This is the main civil court page for Lehigh County in Allentown.

Lehigh County Civil Dockets Online

The CPCMS system contains criminal, civil, family, and orphans' court records for Lehigh County. You can access these records through the UJS Portal. Search by name or case number. Results show docket entries, case status, and filing details. This is free and works at any time of day.

The MDJS system covers lower court records in Lehigh County. Magisterial district court cases have their own docket search on the UJS Portal. These include small claims and other civil matters with lower dollar amounts.

The screenshot below shows the Lehigh County court records page.

Use this page to find links and contact details for Lehigh County civil records.

Online systems may not have complete files for older or sealed cases in Lehigh County. If your search turns up limited results, the full file may be at the courthouse. Contact the Clerk at 610-782-3150 for help with cases that are not fully shown online.

Under 204 Pa. Code § 213.81, the courts follow a public access policy. Most civil records in Lehigh County are available through online systems. But some filings are restricted from public view based on case type or court order.

Lehigh County Civil Case E-Filing

Lehigh County uses Odyssey File and Serve for electronic filing. Attorneys and parties can file civil documents online through this system. It speeds up the filing process. Documents filed this way become part of the electronic record right away.

E-filed documents show up in the CPCMS system. This means they are searchable through the UJS Portal. The shift to electronic filing has made more recent records easier to find online. Older cases that were filed on paper may not have all their documents in the digital system.

You can learn more about Lehigh County civil court procedures at the Lehigh County court website. The site has forms, local rules, and filing instructions.

How to Search Lehigh County Civil Cases

There are several ways to find civil court records in Lehigh County. The best choice depends on what type of record you need and how old the case is.

The UJS Portal is the fastest online option. It is free and covers Lehigh County civil cases. For full docket sheets and document images, visit the Clerk of Judicial Records at Room 122 of the courthouse. Staff can pull up any case and make copies on the spot. The office is open Monday through Friday from 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM.

You can also find Lehigh County civil court record information at lehighrecords.us. This site has details on office hours, contacts, and how to submit requests for Lehigh County records.

Public Access to Lehigh County Court Records

Civil court records in Lehigh County are public. The Pennsylvania Right-to-Know Law at 65 P.S. § 67.101 supports open access to government records. Most civil filings, docket entries, and court orders are available to anyone. You do not need to be a party to the case to view them in Lehigh County.

The public records policies of the Pennsylvania courts outline the rules for access. Some records are sealed or redacted by court order. Cases with minors or certain sensitive issues may have limits on what can be viewed.

The Lehigh County Courthouse shown below is the central location for all civil court records in the county.

Visit the courthouse at 455 West Hamilton Street in Allentown for in-person records access.

Records are kept as permanent files in Lehigh County. Even old cases remain on record. If you need a file from many years back, the Clerk may need extra time to find it. Call 610-782-3150 before you visit to ask about a specific case.

Certified Copies of Lehigh County Civil Filings

The Clerk of Judicial Records in Lehigh County provides certified copies of civil court documents. A certified copy carries the official seal of the court. It is accepted by banks, agencies, and other courts as proof of the record.

To get copies, go to Room 122 at the Lehigh County Courthouse at 455 West Hamilton Street in Allentown. Bring the case number or party names. Staff will pull the file and make your copies. Payment is accepted at the counter. Hours are Monday through Friday from 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM.

Nearby Counties

Lehigh County is in eastern Pennsylvania with Allentown as its county seat. If your civil case involves parties or events in a nearby county, you may need to search records there as well. Jurisdiction depends on where the dispute arose or where the parties live.

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