Philadelphia Municipal Court Judge
PA
Current Incumbent
Christian A. DiCicco
Democratic
In office since January 2022
Next Election
Nov 2, 2027
Filing Window
Mar 10, 2027 - Aug 2, 2027
Term Length
6 years
Position Type
Full Time
Number of Seats
5
About this position
The Philadelphia Municipal Court is a court of limited jurisdiction and responsible for trying criminal offenses carrying maximum sentences of incarceration of five years or less, civil cases in which the amount is $10,000 or less for Small Claims; landlord-tenant cases; and $15,000 in real-estate and school-tax cases. The Municipal Court has initial jurisdiction in processing every adult criminal arrest in Philadelphia, and conducts preliminary hearings for most adult felony cases.
Eligibility requirements
- Must be at least 18 years old
- Must be a resident of the district
- Must have relevant professional experience
- Candidate must be a resident of the state for at least one year; a member of the state bar; and under the age of 75.
Filing information
Elections office
1400 John F Kennedy Blvd, Room 142, Philadelphia, PA 19107
Phone: 215-686-3469
Fee & signature requirements
Filing Fee: $100. Signature Requirement: 1000.
Filing instructions
Submit paperwork to the County Elections Division's office.