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 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.
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
As an attorney, how do I become admitted to practice in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania?
- Information about attorney admissions, admission Pro Hac Vice, and Certificates of Good Standing can be found on the 'For Attorneys' page.
How do I become placed on the roster of Criminal Justice Act (CJA) attorneys?
- Contact the Federal Defenders Association at (215) 928-1100.
How do I get a passport returned?
- A passport may be returned after sentencing and only upon the Court's Order. Please visit the Finance webpage to complete and submit a Motion for Release of Passport form.
Do you have any Electronic Courtrooms?
- All courtroom technology requests must be arranged and approved through the Court. For questions related to the courtroom assigned to your case please contact the chambers deputy. A list of each courtroom's electronic and audio/visual specifications is shown here.
Can judicial proceedings be broadcast or filmed?
- Please see Local Rule 83.3.