By Judge Leah Williams Duncan Esq. Since late 2022, the Lawyer of the Day program has operated in four local Magisterial District Courts (Homewood, Hill District and both Northside courts). The program sought to bring financial support to tenants facing eviction while also, as the name suggests, pro...

By Judge Williams Leah Duncan Esq. Depending on who is doing the counting and how you consider the borders, there are anywhere from 11 to over 20 different neighborhoods that make up Pittsburgh’s Northside. A simple Google search will give you 12 listed neighborhoods while the Northside Leadership C...

Magisterial District 05-2-42 News: Judge Leah Williams Duncan Esq. While the majority of work performed by the Magisterial District Judge involves resolving in-court disputes, among the more enjoyable of our tasks is the recognition of exemplary community service and the swearing-in of certain indiv...

Magisterial District 05-2-42 News: Judge Leah Williams Duncan Esq. Taking up the cause for another person or entity is often seen as a commendable gesture. Speaking up for those who cannot speak for themselves or being a champion for the underserved should be applauded. However, in our court system,...