Lehigh County courts

Filing fees, clerk information, and official court links.

Reviewed Oct 22, 2026 · Official sources
Civil filing fee
$190.25
New civil suit
E-filing
Available
Through Lehigh County Civil e-Filing
Case records
Search online
Free public case search
Main courthouse: Lehigh County Courthouse, 455 W. Hamilton Street, Room 122, Allentown, PA 18101Clerk counter: Mon-Fri 8:00 AM-4:30 PMSource
Filing typeFee
Civil lawsuit$190.25
Small claimsVaries, see details
Divorce / family$77.50 to $275.75

Fees depend on case type and amount; confirm with the court before filing. At $190, the civil filing fee in Lehigh County is about the same as nearby counties (median $202 across 4 nearby counties).

Clerk & court records

Lehigh County Clerk of Judicial Records - Civil Division
Michelle Graupner
Lehigh County Courthouse · Mon-Fri 8:00 AM-4:30 PM
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Courthouses in Lehigh County

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Lehigh County Court of Common Pleas

Address
Lehigh County Courthouse, 455 W. Hamilton Street, Allentown, 18101
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Magisterial District Court 31-1-01 (Allentown)

Address
1401 West Green Street, Allentown, 18102
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Magisterial District Court 31-1-02 (Allentown)

Address
501 W. Hamilton Street, Suite 117D, Allentown, 18101
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Magisterial District Court 31-1-03 (Allentown)

Address
1428 West Hamilton Street, Allentown, 18101
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Magisterial District Court 31-1-04 (Allentown)

Address
1501 Lehigh Street, Suite 104, Allentown, 18103
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Magisterial District Court 31-1-05 (Allentown)

Address
1007 Union Boulevard, Allentown, 18109
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Magisterial District Court 31-1-06 (Bethlehem)

Address
623 West Union Boulevard, Suite 4 & 5, Bethlehem, 18018
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Magisterial District Court 31-1-07 (Whitehall)

Address
3678 Crescent Court East, Whitehall, 18052
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Magisterial District Court 31-1-08 (Allentown)

Address
2851 Old South Pike Avenue, Suite A, Allentown, 18103
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Magisterial District Court 31-1-09 (Allentown)

Address
413 North 3rd Street, Allentown, 18102
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Magisterial District Court 31-2-01 (Allentown)

Address
501 Hamilton St, First Floor, Suite 106, Allentown, 18101
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Magisterial District Court 31-2-02 (Allentown)

Address
3900 Hamilton Boulevard, Suite 101, Allentown, 18103
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Magisterial District Court 31-3-01 (Slatington)

Address
106 South Walnut Street, Slatington, 18080
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Magisterial District Court 31-3-02 (Allentown)

Address
Green Hills Commerce Center, 5925 Tilghman Street, Suite 500, Allentown, 18104
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Magisterial District Court 31-3-03 (Coopersburg)

Address
Village Center, 21 North Main Street, Coopersburg, 18036

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • How much does it cost to file a civil case in Lehigh County?

    The civil filing fee in Lehigh County, Pennsylvania is $190.25 (Action at Law / civil complaint)

  • What is the small claims filing fee in Lehigh County?

    Filed with Magisterial District Judges, not the Clerk.

  • How much does it cost to file for divorce or a family case in Lehigh County?

    $275.75 (divorce, no-fault; +$77.50 per additional count)

  • Can I e-file court documents in Lehigh County?

    Yes. E-filing is available through Lehigh County Civil e-Filing.

  • Is there a free online case search for Lehigh County?

    Yes. You can look up cases online at ujsportal.pacourts.us.

  • Where do I file court documents in Lehigh County?

    Filings go to the Lehigh County Clerk of Judicial Records - Civil Division, located at 455 W. Hamilton Street, Room 122, Allentown, PA 18101. You can reach the clerk at (610) 782-3148.

Lehigh County Court of Common Pleas, PA: (610) 782-3148, Hours & $190.25 Filing Fee | 1Court