Court of Common Pleas

 
Directions

200 N River Street
Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711

570-825-1500 option 7

Link: Courts Page

Hours
Monday - Friday
8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Closed on Holidays

The hours for filing a Protection from Abuse order (PFA) are Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Staff
Name Title Email Phone Additional Phone
Amesbury, Honorable William H. Judge   570-825-1613  
Augello, Honorable Joseph M. Senior Judge   570-825-1548  
Salavantis, Honorable Stefanie J.     570-706-8942  
Toohil, Honorable Tarah C.     570-830-5122  
Gelb, Honorable Lesa S. Judge   570-825-1617  
Hughes, III, Honorable Richard M. Judge   570-408-8190  
Lupas, Honorable David W. Judge   570-706-8410  
Pierantoni, III, Honorable Fred A. Judge   570-825-1826  
Polachek Gartley, Honorable Tina Judge   570-830-5144  
Rogers, Honorable Jennifer L. Judge   570-825-1852  
Sklarosky, Jr., Honorable Joseph F. Judge   570-825-1803  
Vough, Honorable Michael T. President Judge   570-830-5199  

Central Court 
Directions

77 Water Street
Wilkes-Barre, PA 18702

272-808-2400

272-808-2396

Link: Magistrate's Offices Page

Street parking is available as well as a small lot across the street.  Parking is also available at the Water Street Parkade which is one block away.
Civil Court Scheduling 

570-825-1595

Link: Courts Page
Court Administration 
Directions

200 N River Street
Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711

570-825-1594

570-825-6242

Link: Courts Page

Hours of Operation:
Monday - Friday
8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Staff
Name Title Email Phone Additional Phone
Hindmarsh, Paul District Court Administrator      
Molitoris, Esq., Lee A. Solicitor to Court Administration      
Phillips, Esq., Mary (Mamie) Chief Deputy District Court Administrator      
Schatzel, Melissa Deputy Court Administrator - Human Resources      
Valatka, Kimberly Deputy Court Administrator - Trials      

Court Reporters Office 
Directions

200 N River Street
Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711

570-825-1791

570-830-5194

Link: Court Reporters Office Page

Hours of Operation:
Monday - Friday
8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Staff
Name Title Email Phone Additional Phone
Calzola, Anita Court Reporter 272-808-2943  
Choman, Kathryn Court Reporter 570-825-1792  
Colleran, Marcia Court Reporter 570-825-1797  
Hearity, Kimberly Court Reporter 570-825-1894  
Jaques, Alecia Court Reporter 570-825-1796  
Petts, Patty Court Reporter 272-808-2945  
Radginski, KrisAnn Court Reporter 570-825-1814  
Tratthen, Lisa Court Reporter 570-825-1794  

Criminal Court Scheduling 

570-825-1655

Link: Courts Page
Domestic Relations 

Link: Domestic Relations Page
Family Court 
Directions

113 W. North Street
Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711

Link: Family Court Page

Hours
Monday - Friday
8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Most offices closed between Noon and 1 p.m.
Staff
Name Title Email Phone Additional Phone
Watters, Esq. , Tricia Hearing Officer - Custody      
Maza, Esq., Susan A. Hearing Officer - Divorce      
O’Donnell, Esq., Christopher J. Hearing Officer - Dependency      
Lazar, Esq., Andrew F. Hearing Officer - Custody      
Conser, Esq., Janet A. Hearing Officer - Dependency      
Yeager, Esq., Laureen M. Hearing Officer - Dependency/Delinquency      

Jury Board Room 
Directions

5 Water Street
Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711

570-825-1696 or 570-825-1697

570-825-1807

Link: Courts Page

Hours of Operation:
Monday - Friday
8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

If you are seated on a trial you may be required to stay beyond 4:30 p.m.
Staff
Name Title Email Phone Additional Phone
Malone, Mary Jury Administration    

Law Library 
Directions

200 North River Street
2nd Floor - Room 23
Wilkes Barre, PA 18711

570-822-6712


Link: Law Library Page

Hours of Operation:
Monday - Friday
9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Closed on Holidays
Staff
Name Title Email Phone Additional Phone
Breazeale, Kristin R. Deputy Director      
Burke Ill, Joseph P.J. Director      
Kopiak, Gail Deputy Director      

Probation Services 
Directions

20 N. Pennsylvania Avenue
Penn Place, 2nd & 3rd Floor
Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701


Hours

Monday - Friday (Excluding Holidays)

8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Staff
Name Title Email Phone Additional Phone
Novosel, Morgan Probation Officer 570-408-8211  
DeLawrence, Cynthia Probation Officer 570-408-8175  
Braskey, Ann Marie Interim Director of Probation Services 570-825-1725  

Protection From Abuse Office 

Luzerne County Courthouse
Second Floor
Wilkes Barre, PA 18711

570-826-3032

570-820-6395

Link: Protection From Abuse Office Page

Hours of Operation:
Monday - Friday
9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.