Courts
The Court of Common Pleas of Beaver County is a trial court of general jurisdiction resolving controversies involving a wide variety of cases. The seven elected judges preside over matters such as adult and juvenile prosecutions, civil disputes involving property or money, divorce, custody, child support, adoptions, trusts and estates, guardianships, administrative hearings and appeals from decisions of the eight Magisterial District Judges in Beaver County.
Beaver County’s court system was established more than 200 years ago, beginning with the Pennsylvania legislature creating the courts of justice in 1800. Many distinguished jurists have been members of Beaver County’s bench: such as Daniel Agnew, who served as Chief Justice of the Pennsylvania Supreme Court for 15 years, James E. Rowley, former President Judge of the Superior Court and Ralph Scalera, appointed by President Richard M. Nixon to the federal bench.
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Judges of the Court of Common Pleas of Beaver County
Hon. Richard Mancini - President Judge
Senior Judge
Hon. Harry Knafelc
Judges
Hon. Kim Tesla
Hon. James J. Ross
Hon. Dale M. Fouse
Hon. Mitchell P. Shahen
Hon. Deborah Lancos DeCostro
Hon. Laura Tocci
Hon. Mitchell P. Shahen: STANDARD-OPERATING-PROCEDURES
The intent of this website is to provide useful information about the operation of the court system to members of the legal community and the citizens of Beaver County.
Hours
The Court of Common Pleas of Beaver County is open for the transaction of business daily beginning at 8:00 a.m. and concluding at 4:30 p.m.
Court Administration; Adult Probation; Juvenile Services; Domestic Relations; Clerk of Courts; District Attorney; Jury Service; Public Defender; Prothonotary; Register of Wills; Sheriff's Office
The Hours of the Magisterial District Courts
8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday
Department Names & Contact Numbers
Courts
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Court Administration
724-770-4700
Adult Probation
724-773-8600
Juvenile Services
724-774-8870
Domestic Relations
724-773-8500
Clerk of Courts
724-770-4590
District Attorney
724-773-8550
Jury Service
724-770-4620
Public Defender
724-770-4500
Prothonotary
724-770-4570
Register of Wills
724-770-4550
Sheriff's Office
724-770-4602
Beaver County Courthouse
810 Third Street
Beaver, PA 15009
724-728-5700