Judge Dwayne D. Woodruff - Professional Background & Legal Expertise

Biography

The Hon. Dwayne D. Woodruff is a judge for the Allegheny County Court of Common Pleas in Pennsylvania. He was elected to the bench in 2005 and subsequently retained in 2015.

Woodruff earned a B.S. in finance from the University of Louisville in 1979. He spent the next several years playing professional football as a defensive back for the Pittsburgh Steelers before completing a J.D. at Duquesne University School of Law in 1988.

After graduating from law school, Woodruff entered into private practice. He started as an associate at Meyer, Darragh, Buckler, Bebenek & Eck. Then, in 1997, he became a founding partner of Woodruff, Flaherty & Fardo. He worked in that capacity until his election to the bench.

His memberships have included the NAACP, the NFL Players Alumni Association, the Urban Impact Foundation, the Pennsylvania House of Delegates as well as the boards of the American Red Cross, Child Watch, the United Way of Allegheny County, the Urban League of Greater Pittsburgh, and the American Cancer Society.

He has sat on the Allegheny County Interbranch Commission on Juvenile Justice, the Educational Success & Truancy Prevention Committee, the Allegheny County Bar Association Judiciary Committee, the Juvenile Court Judges’ Commission, and the Pennsylvania Juvenile Court Rules Committee.

Woodruff and his family worship at Allegheny Center Alliance Church, where he serves as an Elder, Growth Group Facilitator, and Marriage Ministry Mentor.

He is registered as a Democrat.

Recent Cases by Hon. Dwayne D. Woodruff

Brown vs Ford Sr. 015

On March 14, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Allegheny County. Judge Woodruff Dwayne D presiding.

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Mar 14, 2024

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Confidential Information Form

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Mar 19, 2024

Price vs Villers 015

On February 28, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Allegheny County. Judge Woodruff Dwayne D presiding.

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Feb 28, 2024

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Confidential Information Form

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Allegheny County

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Allegheny County, PA

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Feb 29, 2024

In Re: Appointment of Kleinschnitz, Anna as Judici

On February 26, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Allegheny County. Judge Woodruff Dwayne D presiding.

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Feb 26, 2024

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Order of Court

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Allegheny County

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Feb 27, 2024

Kyle vs Basinger

On February 14, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Allegheny County. Judge Woodruff Dwayne D presiding.

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Feb 14, 2024

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Confidential Information Form

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Allegheny County

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Feb 16, 2024

Case Description

On October 16, 2023 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Allegheny County. Judge Woodruff Dwayne D presiding.

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Oct 16, 2023

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Oct 18, 2023

Dewitt vs Bryson 015

On October 12, 2023 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Allegheny County. Judge Woodruff Dwayne D presiding.

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Oct 12, 2023

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Affidavit of Confidential Address

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Oct 17, 2023

Randall vs Hoffman 015

On August 1, 2023 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Allegheny County. Judge Woodruff Dwayne D presiding.

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Aug 01, 2023

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Dismissal

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Allegheny County

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Nov 02, 2023

Rozier vs Balzer 015

On June 4, 2023 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Allegheny County. Judge Woodruff Dwayne D presiding.

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Jun 04, 2023

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Dismissal

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Allegheny County

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Oct 29, 2023

Thompson vs Thompson Jr.

On May 10, 2023 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Allegheny County. Judge Woodruff Dwayne D presiding.

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May 10, 2023

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Final PFA Order of Court

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Allegheny County

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Nov 03, 2023

Massie vs Randall 015

On May 1, 2023 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Allegheny County. Judge Woodruff Dwayne D presiding.

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May 01, 2023

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PFA Withdrawal

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Allegheny County

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Nov 03, 2023

Dorsey vs Valorie 015

On April 12, 2023 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Allegheny County. Judge Woodruff Dwayne D presiding.

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Apr 12, 2023

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Dismissal

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Oct 29, 2023

In Re: Appointment of Almon S. Burke

On March 16, 2023 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Allegheny County. Judge Woodruff Dwayne D presiding.

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Mar 16, 2023

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Order of Court

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Oct 30, 2023

Ward-Feeney vs Feeney 015

On February 16, 2023 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Allegheny County. Judge Woodruff Dwayne D presiding.

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Feb 16, 2023

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Relief Denied

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Allegheny County

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Oct 29, 2023

Johnson vs Martin

On January 19, 2023 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Allegheny County. Judge Woodruff Dwayne D presiding.

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Jan 19, 2023

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Affidavit of Service

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Allegheny County

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Oct 30, 2023

Jones vs Robinson 015

On December 19, 2022 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Allegheny County. Judge Woodruff Dwayne D presiding.

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Dec 19, 2022

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Dismissal

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Oct 30, 2023

Rice vs Rice 015

On November 15, 2022 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Allegheny County. Judge Woodruff Dwayne D presiding.

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Nov 15, 2022

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PFA Withdrawal

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Oct 29, 2023

Sacco vs Jones II 015

On October 17, 2022 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Allegheny County. Judge Woodruff Dwayne D presiding.

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Oct 17, 2022

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Affidavit of Service

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Nov 05, 2023

Blauch vs McClemens 015

On September 5, 2022 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Allegheny County. Judge Woodruff Dwayne D presiding.

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Sep 05, 2022

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Order of Court

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Nov 05, 2023

Johnson vs Johnson 015

On August 25, 2022 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Allegheny County. Judge Woodruff Dwayne D presiding.

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Aug 25, 2022

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PFA Dismissal

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Nov 05, 2023

Mallory vs Reid

On August 17, 2022 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Allegheny County. Judge Woodruff Dwayne D presiding.

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Aug 17, 2022

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PFA Dismissal

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Nov 05, 2023

Smith vs Judge

On May 1, 2022 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Allegheny County. Judge Woodruff Dwayne D presiding.

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May 01, 2022

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Dismissal

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Oct 30, 2023

Robinson vs Randall 015

On March 30, 2022 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Allegheny County. Judge Woodruff Dwayne D presiding.

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Mar 30, 2022

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Dismissal

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Oct 30, 2023

Smith vs Crowley 015

On March 29, 2022 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Allegheny County. Judge Woodruff Dwayne D presiding.

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Mar 29, 2022

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Dismissal

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Oct 30, 2023

In Re: Appointment of Gloria J. Underwood

On February 22, 2022 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Allegheny County. Judge Woodruff Dwayne D presiding.

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Feb 22, 2022

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Order of Court

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Oct 30, 2023

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About

Dwayne D. Woodruff
Current Appointment Allegheny County Court of Common Pleas, Department Room 5065	Allegheny County Court of Common Pleas, Department Room 5065
Education B.S., University of Louisville - 1979 J.D., Duquesne University School of Law - 1988	B.S., University of Louisville - 1979 J.D., Duquesne University School of Law - 1988