Upholding Justice at the Highest Level
The Superior Court of Pennsylvania is one of the Commonwealth’s two statewide intermediate appellate courts. It hears appeals in criminal and most civil matters from the Courts of Common Pleas and issues opinions that guide lower courts across Pennsylvania.
As an error correcting appellate court, the Superior Court reviews the record from the trial court and the legal arguments raised on appeal. Its decisions may be reviewed by the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania in select cases through discretionary review.
Contact Information
Physical Address
📍 Superior Court Prothonotary
Pennsylvania Judicial Center
601 Commonwealth Avenue, Suite 1600
Harrisburg, PA 17106
Phone:
📞 (717) 772 1294
Official Website:
🔗 pacourts us (Superior Court of Pennsylvania)
Jurisdiction and Responsibilities
The Pennsylvania Superior Court has jurisdiction and responsibilities over
• Criminal and most civil appeals from the Courts of Common Pleas
• Statewide appellate review that focuses on legal error based on the trial court record
• Issuing opinions that guide trial courts and support consistent application of Pennsylvania law
Our appeal lawyers in Harrisburg handle Superior Court appeals, petitions for allowance of appeal strategy, and appellate brief drafting.
Location Coordinates
Pennsylvania Judicial Center, Harrisburg
📌 Latitude: 40.266190 N
📌 Longitude: 76.88289 W
Hours of Operation
🕗 Monday to Friday: 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM
📅 Closed on state observed holidays
Learn More
For more information on court procedures, filing guidance, and accessing opinions, visit the Pennsylvania Superior Court Official Website.Looking for federal appellate help in Pennsylvania? Visit our main Pennsylvania Federal Appeals page to learn more about deadlines, procedures, and next steps.
