General Questions

• Where is the 3rd Circuit Court of Appeals located?

  The Court of Appeals is located on the 21st floor of the James A. Byrne United States Courthouse in Philadelphia.

  Mailing Address:
  U.S. Court of Appeals
  Third Circuit
  21400 U.S. Courthouse
  601 Market Street
  Philadelphia, PA 19106

  To contact the Clerk's Office and Judges' Chambers: 215-597-2995
• What are the Clerk's Office hours?

  At this time, the Clerk’s Office is open to the public from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday through Friday.
• What do I do in case of an emergency matter after hours?

  Emergency Contact Information can be found here.
• What are the geographic boundaries of the Eastern District of Pennsylvania?

  The Eastern District of Pennsylvania consists of the following counties: Berks, Bucks, Chester, Delaware, Lancaster, Lehigh, Montgomery, Northampton and Philadelphia.
• What are the filing fees?

  Information about fees and payment methods can be found here.
• Where can I find information about filing a document or opening a new case?

  Information about opening a case, filing documents and case processing can be found here.
• Where can I find information about obtaining copies of records or a docket for a case?

  Information about obtaining copies of dockets, documents and case records can be found here.