The Magisterial District Courts are the 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.
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Note: Magisterial Districts listed below are effective January 2, 2024.
Lehigh County Magisterial Districts
District 31-1-01
Magistrate: Linda D. Vega
District 31-1-02
Magistrate: Rashid Santiago
District 31-1-03
Magistrate: Ronald S. Manescu
District 31-1-04
Magistrate: David M. Howells, Jr.
District 31-1-05
Magistrate: Michael D. D'Amore
District 31-1-06
Magistrate: Amy Zanelli
District 31-1-07
Magistrate: Todd P. Heffelfinger
District 31-1-08
Magistrate: Kyle B. Miller
District 31-1-09
Magistrate: Mark A. McCants
District 31-2-01
Magistrate: Karen C. Devine
District 31-2-02
Magistrate: Jacob E. Hammond
District 31-3-01
Magistrate: Tom Creighton
District 31-3-02
Magistrate: Michael Faulkner
District 31-3-03
Magistrate: Daniel Trexler
Magisterial District map boundaries shown are effective January 2, 2024.
This map and any magisterial district determinations are based on geographical information provided courtesy of Google Maps.
Please be sure to verify results prior to any legal action by contacting Court Administration.
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