County Court of Common Pleas

Chester County Court of Common Pleas

The Court of Common Pleas of Chester County is a general jurisdiction trial court located in West Chester, Pennsylvania. The Honorable John L. Hall is the President Judge of the Court of Common Pleas of Chester County. There are 12 full time Judges and 3 Senior Judges. The Judges hear a wide spectrum of cases, including adult and juvenile criminal prosecutions, lawsuits involving money or property, divorce, custody disputes, child support issues, adoptions, and estates.

In addition to court staff and Court Administration, the court supervises the following offices:

• Court Reporters
• Domestic Relations
• Juvenile Probation
• Law Library
• Probation, Parole and Pretrial Services

The Court oversees and provides administrative services to the 16 Magisterial District Court offices in Chester County.

Administrative Orders

• Administrative Order 13-2022 - Increase in Fees for Court-Appointed Guardians of Medicaid Recipient Incapacitated Persons
  
• Administrative Order 4-2022 - Lifting Mask Restrictions with CDC Update
• Administrative Order 4-2022 - Lifting Mask Restrictions with CDC Update Spanish