The District

The US District Court Eastern District of Pennsylvania is a significant part of the federal judiciary, serving an area that includes the bustling metropolitan region of Philadelphia as well as surrounding counties. This district is distinguished by its rich historical significance and a diverse demographic and economic profile, encompassing both densely populated urban areas and suburban communities.

Serving Berks, Bucks, Chester, Delaware, Lancaster, Lehigh, Montgomery, Northampton and 
Philadelphia counties. 

The court’s main location is the James A. Byrne United States Courthouse in Philadelphia, with additional facilities catering to the region’s broad judicial needs

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US District Judge Responsibilities

The Eastern District of Pennsylvania  is staffed by 21 U.S. District Judges, and 8 Magistrate Judges.

The judges in the Eastern District of Pennsylvania preside over a diverse range of cases, reflecting the district’s complex urban and historical context. These include significant commercial litigation, intellectual property disputes, organized crime cases, and civil rights litigation. Their duties involve conducting trials, managing pre-trial proceedings, ruling on motions, and issuing legal opinions, all while maintaining justice and legal integrity.

US Courthouse Locations

The Clerk’s Office is open to the public from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM

601 Market Street  Philadelphia, PA 19106 (215) 597-7704
504 W. Hamilton Street Allentown, PA 18101
201 Penn Street Reading, PA 19601
101 Larry Holmes Drive Easton, PA 18042

Federal Public Defender’s Office

The Federal Public Defender’s Office in the Eastern District of Pennsylvania provides crucial legal representation to indigent defendants in federal criminal cases, covering all stages of the legal process, including trial, plea negotiations, sentencing, and appeals before the 3d Circuit and the United States Supreme Court, as well as probation or supervised release violation cases.

601 Walnut Street Philadelphia, PA 19106   215-928-1100

U.S. Pre Trial Services

U.S. Pre Trial services in the District of  assesses individuals charged with federal crimes, recommending bail and release conditions to ensure court appearances and public safety. The system aims to minimize unnecessary detention, provide fair treatment, and guide defendants through the complexities of the pretrial process.

504 West Hamilton Street, Suite 1501  Allentown, PA. 18101-1502  Office: 610-320-5262
600 Arch Street, Room 4408  Philadelphia, PA 19106-1611  Office: 267-299-4400
201 Penn Street, 1st Floor  Reading, PA. 19601  Office: 610-320-5262

Federal Bail Bonds

In the Eastern District of Pennsylvania , bond fulfillment documents must be submitted in person at the Criminal Intake window, typically between 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. Bail payments are accepted via cashier’s checks or money orders; cash over $5,000 and personal checks are not accepted.

Be sure to contact the Clerk of the Court or US PreTrial services for exact bail information.

Federal Prison Early Release

For those in the District of  facing federal prison for crimes like white-collar offenses and drug trafficking, Wall Street Prison Consultants offers assistance with, guiding defendants through the Court process, prison survival and early release programs. For early prison release options Contact Wall Street Prison Consultants at at 212-796-6064

U.S. Attorney’s Office

The U.S. The Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District Pennsylvania enforces federal laws, empanels Grand Juries, and issues indictments. Assistant United States Attorneys prosecute a range of federal crimes, reflecting the district’s unique legal landscape.

615 Chestnut Street, Suite 1250 Philadelphia, PA 19106  215) 861-8200
504 W. Hamilton St., #3701 Allentown, PA 18101 (215) 861-8540