Management of the non-judicial operations of the Court system.
Establishment and enforcement of child and spousal support orders.
Provide equal access to justice to all litigants who have limited English proficiency.
Works with juvenile offenders to protect the community, restore victims, reduce risk to reoffend, and assist in providing long-term behavior change.
Provides a comprehensive collection of legal resources to the public.
Issues marriage licenses and maintains marriage records dating back to 1885.
Legal proceedings regarding child custody, divorce, and protection from abuse cases.
Specialized Court that handles cases with minors who are involved in legal matters.
First level of the judicial system dealing primarily with summary offenses, preliminary hearings for more serious criminal cases, civil claims up to $12,000, landlord/tenant disputes, and emergency protection orders.
Documents used in child and spousal support matters.
Miscellaneous documents used in child custody, divorce, and protection from abuse cases.
The Lehigh County Courthouse and the Historic Lehigh County Courthouse are both situated on the corners of 5th and Hamilton Streets in Allentown. The Lehigh County Courthouse's address is:
Standard Directions
From the Pennsylvania Turnpike
At the Lehigh Valley exit, take Route 22 east to the 7th Street exit, going south on 7th Street to Hamilton Street. Go left, or east on Hamilton Street two blocks to the courthouses.
From the West or East on Route 22
Take the 7th Street exit, going south on 7th Street to Hamilton Street. Go left, or east on Hamilton Street two blocks to the courthouses.
From Route 78
Take the Hamilton Boulevard exit and go right, or east on Hamilton Boulevard. Follow Hamilton Boulevard into Allentown, where it becomes Hamilton Street, and proceed to the courthouses at 5th and Hamilton Streets.
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