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Chester County Court Records
To find court records in Chester County, Pennsylvania, use the tool listed below. This is the best way to access Chester County Court Records. The tool lets you search for many kinds of court files. You can check civil, crime, family, and will cases. Search by name or case ID. Or scroll to view the court dockets by day.
The tool is built to be simple. It helps you get what you need fast. But if you run into a snag, help is close by. You can reach out to the Clerk of Court. They can walk you through the steps or fix the issue.
Chester County Clerk of Court
Address: 201 W. Market Street, West Chester, PA 19380
Phone: (610) 344-6300
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Official Chester County Court Records Resources
| Agency Info | Description |
|---|---|
| Chester County Court of Common Pleas 201 W Market St West Chester PA 19380 610 344 6170 | This court is the main trial court in Chester County. It hears civil, crime, child, and family cases. The court holds full powers in the county and is based in West Chester. |
| Clerk of Courts – Criminal 201 W Market St Suite 1400 West Chester PA 19380 610 344 6135 | Handles records tied to crime cases. It is part of Chester County’s main court hub. You can ask here for charge files or search old cases. |
| Prothonotary – Civil Records 201 W Market St Suite 1425 West Chester PA 19380 610 344 6300 | Deals with court work for civil matters like split-ups or child care. It is key for folks filing suits or asking for court time in Chester County. |
| Orphans Court / Register of Wills 201 W Market St Suite 2200 West Chester PA 19380 610 344 6335 | Takes care of wills, probates, and estate work in Chester County. You can also get records for birth, vows, and next of kin. |
| Magisterial District Courts 201 W Market St Suite 1307 West Chester PA 19380 610 431 4814 | Small court for quick justice. Takes on light crime, small cash suits, and fights like traffic. They serve spots all over Chester County. |
| Court Admin Office 201 W Market St Suite 4100 West Chester PA 19380 610 344 6170 | Runs the day to day work of all Chester County courts. Sets the court plan, picks juries, and helps with judges’ needs. |
| District Courts Admin (Minor Judiciary) 201 W Market St Suite 4100 West Chester PA 19380 610 344 6173 | This group leads all small courts in Chester County. It makes sure each judge and staff gets tools they need to serve their part of the county. |
| Chester County Main Contact 313 W Market St West Chester PA 19380 610 344 6000 | Use this for broad help or links to county court pages, court lists, or case tools. It helps guide folks to the right place. |
| Coatesville Magisterial District Court (Find through state portal) | One of the few spots in the county with its own court. It sees small suits and crime cases for folks who live in the city of Coatesville. |
| Phoenixville Court Access (Online only via state site) | Though it lacks its own big court house, Phoenixville folks can use the state portal for help with minor court work. |