James A. Motznik

Professional career

• The elected Magisterial District Judge for District 05‐2‐38 in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, serving a term that ends January 3, 2028

Education

Additional information

• The record notes that aCLU of Pennsylvania has a bio page for Judge Motznik
• Tip: For case lookups, fines, or official forms, use the Allegheny County Courts “Find a Judge” or “Pay Fines” tools
• This includes most of the Brookline area from the Highrise Apartments near Breining Street west to West Liberty Avenue.
• As a Magisterial District Judge, he handles a range of local cases, including certain criminal matters, civil disputes, and community safety issues, but not all cases — those beyond his jurisdiction go to the Common Pleas Court
• Judge Motznik presides over District Court 05‐2‐38, which covers Pittsburgh Ward 19.