Navigating Criminal Charges in
Allegheny County:
What Happens After an Arrest in Pittsburgh?
Facing criminal charges in Pittsburgh can be overwhelming, but understanding the local court system is the first step toward protecting your rights. Whether you were arrested by the Pittsburgh Bureau of Police, Pennsylvania State Police, or a local borough department, your case will proceed through the Fifth Judicial District of Pennsylvania.
At Aaron Sontz Legal Services, P.C., our office is located at 220 Grant Street in Downtown Pittsburgh—just steps from the county courthouses and pretrial offices. I represent clients across every stage of the Allegheny County criminal process:
Pittsburgh Municipal Court (660 First Ave.): Where most initial bail hearings and preliminary hearings take place for offenses occurring within city limits.
Allegheny County Court of Common Pleas (436 Grant St): Where formal arraignments, pretrial motions, bench trials, jury trials, and plea bargain proceedings occur for felony and misdemeanor cases.
Allegheny County Jail (950 Second Ave): Providing immediate legal intervention, bail reduction motions, and detention hearing defense for incarcerated individuals.
From preliminary hearings at Pittsburgh Municipal Court to complex felony trials on Grant Street, Attorney Aaron Sontz brings relentless advocacy and local court familiarity to every case.