Judge Linda A. Carpenter: Professional Background and Legal Expertise

Philadelphia County Court of Common Pleas, Department Room 294

Biography

The Hon. Linda A. Carpenter is a judge for the Philadelphia County Court of Common Pleas in Pennsylvania. She was elected to the bench in 2007 and re-elected in 2017.

Carpenter earned a bachelor’s degree from Goucher College in 1984. She then completed a J.D. at Villanova University Charles Widger School of Law in 1989.

After graduating from law school, Carpenter entered into private practice, where she specialized in civil litigation until her election to the bench.

Her husband, Thomas L. Kehoe, Jr., is one of the owners of the Yards Brewing Co., a Philadelphia-based microbrewery.

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YE ETAL VS LIN ETAL

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ETREIH ETAL VS KHANDAKER ETAL

On December 12, 2025 a 3 case was filed in the jurisdiction of Philadelphia County. Judge Linda A. Carpenter presiding.

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Dec 12, 2025

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SANTINI-PEREZ VS SUNOCO, INC ETAL

On December 11, 2025 a 3 case was filed in the jurisdiction of Philadelphia County. Judge Linda A. Carpenter presiding.

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Dec 11, 2025

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RODRIGUEZ VS PRAGA LOUNGE ETAL

On November 26, 2025 a 3 case was filed in the jurisdiction of Philadelphia County. Judge Linda A. Carpenter presiding.

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Nov 26, 2025

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Oct 21, 2026

ARIAS JIMENEZ ETAL VS CLEMENTON PARK HOLDINGS, LLC

On November 19, 2025 a 3 case was filed in the jurisdiction of Philadelphia County. Judge Linda A. Carpenter presiding.

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Nov 19, 2025

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ARREDONDO ETAL VS MED JETS, S.A. DE C.V. ETAL

On November 17, 2025 a 3 case was filed in the jurisdiction of Philadelphia County. Judge Linda A. Carpenter presiding.

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Nov 17, 2025

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Oct 23, 2026

WEBSTER VS SH OPCO THE QUADRANGLE LLC ETAL

On November 14, 2025 a 3 case was filed in the jurisdiction of Philadelphia County. Judge Linda A. Carpenter presiding.

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Nov 14, 2025

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Feb 23, 2026

FROST ETAL VS NEDUCSIN GP II INC. ETAL

On October 29, 2025 a 3 case was filed in the jurisdiction of Philadelphia County. Judge Linda A. Carpenter presiding.

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Oct 29, 2025

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Oct 22, 2026

ESTATE OF ETHEL TAYLOR B/T JARITA GRANT ADMINISTRA

On October 22, 2025 a 3 case was filed in the jurisdiction of Philadelphia County. Judge Linda A. Carpenter presiding.

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Oct 22, 2025

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Oct 23, 2025

TERRY ETAL VS BRIGHTVIEW LANDSCAPES, LLC ETAL

On October 21, 2025 a 3 case was filed in the jurisdiction of Philadelphia County. Judge Linda A. Carpenter presiding.

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Oct 21, 2025

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PRAECIPE TO DISCONTINUE

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Aug 06, 2026

STANFORD VS NOBLE ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES CORPORATI

On October 3, 2025 a 3 case was filed in the jurisdiction of Philadelphia County. Judge Linda A. Carpenter presiding.

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Oct 03, 2025

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Oct 04, 2025

BROWN VS LAWNDALE HOLDINGS 1 LLC ETAL

On October 3, 2025 a 3 case was filed in the jurisdiction of Philadelphia County. Judge Linda A. Carpenter presiding.

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Oct 03, 2025

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Aug 16, 2026

SAMUEL ETAL VS DANIEL J. KEATING COMPANY ETAL

On September 16, 2025 a 3 case was filed in the jurisdiction of Philadelphia County. Judge Linda A. Carpenter presiding.

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Sep 16, 2025

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Oct 16, 2026

ELLIOT VS 2301 NICHOLAS ST REALTY CORP ETAL

On August 20, 2025 a 3 case was filed in the jurisdiction of Philadelphia County. Judge Linda A. Carpenter presiding.

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Aug 20, 2025

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Sep 25, 2026

DATTNER VS SUNRISE OF WESTTOWN ETAL

On August 18, 2025 a 3 case was filed in the jurisdiction of Philadelphia County. Judge Linda A. Carpenter presiding.

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Aug 18, 2025

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Feb 23, 2026

BRAZELLE VS CITY OF PHILADELPHIA ET AL

On August 5, 2025 a 3 case was filed in the jurisdiction of Philadelphia County. Judge Linda A. Carpenter presiding.

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Aug 05, 2025

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Aug 06, 2025

COLLINS VS CITY OF PHILADELPHIA

On July 28, 2025 a 3 case was filed in the jurisdiction of Philadelphia County. Judge Linda A. Carpenter presiding.

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Jul 28, 2025

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Jul 28, 2025

BROWN VS SHI ETAL

On July 18, 2025 a 3 case was filed in the jurisdiction of Philadelphia County. Judge Linda A. Carpenter presiding.

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Jul 18, 2025

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Sep 08, 2026

BYRD VS 2135 N 18TH STREET LLC ETAL

On July 16, 2025 a 3 case was filed in the jurisdiction of Philadelphia County. Judge Linda A. Carpenter presiding.

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Jul 16, 2025

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Nov 11, 2025

BUTLER VS MCGOWEN ETAL

On July 16, 2025 a 3 case was filed in the jurisdiction of Philadelphia County. Judge Linda A. Carpenter presiding.

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Jul 16, 2025

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Oct 22, 2026

HERNANDEZ VS EXTRA SPACE STORAGE, LP ETAL

On July 11, 2025 a 3 case was filed in the jurisdiction of Philadelphia County. Judge Linda A. Carpenter presiding.

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Jul 11, 2025

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Oct 21, 2025

CARTER VS OAKWOOD HEALTHCARE AND REHABILITATION CE

On July 9, 2025 a 3 case was filed in the jurisdiction of Philadelphia County. Judge Linda A. Carpenter presiding.

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Jul 09, 2025

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Oct 22, 2026

MOORMAN-HAWKINS VS THE TRUSTEES OF THE UNIVERSITY

On July 7, 2025 a 3 case was filed in the jurisdiction of Philadelphia County. Judge Linda A. Carpenter presiding.

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Jul 07, 2025

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Settlement

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Oct 23, 2026

BOYER VS PHILADELPHIA REGIONAL PORT AUTHORITY ETAL

On July 2, 2025 a 3 case was filed in the jurisdiction of Philadelphia County. Judge Linda A. Carpenter presiding.

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Jul 02, 2025

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Settlement

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About

Linda A. Carpenter
Current Appointment Philadelphia County Court of Common Pleas, Department Room 294	Philadelphia County Court of Common Pleas, Department Room 294
Education J.D., Villanova University Charles Widger School of Law - 1989 B.A., Goucher College - 1984	J.D., Villanova University Charles Widger School of Law - 1989 B.A., Goucher College - 1984