Federal Court Directory

Pennsylvania Federal Courts

Find the U.S. district court websites serving Pennsylvania, plus links to federal forms and PACER.

Updated September 6, 2026 • Verify current agency instructions before filing.

Federal district courts in Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania is associated with the 3rd Circuit and has 3 federal district court sites listed below. Use the official court site for local rules, clerk's office information, filing procedures and local forms.

Federal filing resources

Federal Court Forms DirectoryNational civil, bankruptcy, criminal, CJA and other forms.Federal Court FinderBrowse all federal judicial districts by state.PACERFederal court records and case information. ↗
Local forms and rules: National forms do not replace district-specific local forms, standing orders or local rules. Always check the individual court site before filing.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many federal district courts are listed for Pennsylvania?

This directory lists 3 district court sites for Pennsylvania.

Where do I find local court forms?

Use the official district court website. Local forms and procedures can differ from national forms.

Where do I search federal case records?

PACER provides public access to federal court electronic records, subject to its registration and fee rules.