Wexford sits at a legal crossroads. As an unincorporated community in Marshall Township, Allegheny County, Wexford residents find that their family law cases are typically filed in Allegheny County Family Court in Pittsburgh — not locally. That means navigating one of the busiest and most procedurally demanding court systems in western Pennsylvania. It also means you need attorneys who know that court from the inside, not attorneys who occasionally venture downtown.
Benjamin Levine Law serves Wexford and North Hills clients from our Cranberry Township office, just minutes away via Route 910 and I-79. Our family law lawyers serving Wexford, PA bring more than 75 years of combined experience to Allegheny County proceedings, offer free initial consultations, and are available same day for urgent situations.
Our attorneys know that most family law matters for Wexford residents are handled by the Adult Section of the Family Division, Fifth Judicial District of Pennsylvania. The Family Law Center is located at 440 Ross Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15219 (phone: 412-350-5600), and handles custody, support, PFA, and related matters.
Here is something that trips up a lot of self-represented litigants: in Allegheny County, divorce complaints are NOT filed with the Family Division. Divorce pleadings must be filed with the Allegheny County Department of Court Records (DCR), Civil/Family Division, located at the City-County Building, First Floor, 414 Grant Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15219-2469 (phone: 412-350-5729). Any divorce complaint that also includes counts for custody, support, or APL must be processed through the Family Division offices before filing. Getting this wrong causes delays that can set your case back weeks. Our attorneys handle these filings routinely and get them right the first time.
The North Hills has no shortage of lawyers who will take a family law retainer. What is harder to find is a team of attorneys with genuine high-stakes trial experience, a former prosecutor on staff, and a track record of hundreds of contested family law cases resolved from start to finish. That is the firm Wexford clients get when they call Benjamin Levine Law for a family attorney.
Our lead attorney, Benjamin Levine’s prosecutorial background is a genuine competitive advantage in litigation. Prosecutors are trained to anticipate the other side’s arguments and neutralize them before they land. In a contested custody hearing or a complex equitable distribution trial, that skill set matters enormously. Combined with our team’s 75+ years of collective experience, Wexford clients have access to a level of advocacy that is typically associated with large Pittsburgh firms — but delivered with the personal attention of a community-based practice.
For clients in Wexford, our family law attorneys handle cases involving:
Wexford clients should not have to drive far just to meet with their family law attorney. Our Cranberry Township office is a straight shot from Wexford — close enough for quick in-person consultations, far enough from the congestion of the city. We handle all filings, court appearances, and procedural requirements in Pittsburgh on your behalf, so you stay focused on your family while we handle the court.
With both parties in Allegheny County, your divorce complaint is filed with the Allegheny County DCR at 414 Grant Street. Our attorneys handle this filing and all associated procedural requirements. You do not need to go to the courthouse yourself for most of the process.
Emergency custody petitions in Allegheny County can be filed at the Family Law Center at 440 Ross Street. When courts are closed, emergency PFA orders are available through an on-call judge. Our attorneys have experience filing emergency motions and appearing on short notice when a child’s safety or your custody rights are at immediate risk.
Call 412-432-6911 for a free consultation. We offer same-day availability for time-sensitive matters. Our Cranberry Township office is minutes from Wexford, and our attorneys know the Allegheny County Family Court from years of regular practice there. Contact us today to consult a family law lawyer serving Wexford, PA.