Judge Paula A. Patrick: Professional Background and Legal Expertise

Philadelphia County Court of Common Pleas, Department Room 481

Biography

The Hon. Paula A. Patrick is a judge for the Philadelphia County Court of Common Pleas in Pennsylvania. She was elected to the bench in 2003 and subsequently retained in 2013.

Patrick earned a B.A. in political science from Bennett College in 1990. She then completed a J.D. at Texas Southern University, Thurgood Marshall School of Law in 1993.

After graduating from law school, Patrick entered into private practice. She opened the Law Office of Paula A. Patrick, where she worked until her election to the bench. For part of this time, she also worked as counsel to Mattioni, Ltd. (1999 to 2003).

Her memberships have included the American Bar Association, the Pennsylvania State Trial Judges Conference, and the National Council of Juvenile and Family Court Judges.

She is registered as a Republican.

Recent Cases by Hon. Paula A. Patrick

WILLIAMS VS ROTHMAN ORTHOPAEDICS ETAL

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

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Nov 19, 2025

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Jan 26, 2026

ABBONIZIO ETAL VS CITY OF PHILADELPHIA ETAL

On September 23, 2025 a 3 case was filed in the jurisdiction of Philadelphia County. Judge Paula A. Patrick presiding.

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Sep 23, 2025

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Probate

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Sep 23, 2025

THURMOND VS DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST

On July 24, 2025 a 3 case was filed in the jurisdiction of Philadelphia County. Judge Paula A. Patrick presiding.

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Jul 24, 2025

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Jul 24, 2025

KROL VS BANK OF AMERICA

On June 30, 2025 a 3 case was filed in the jurisdiction of Philadelphia County. Judge Paula A. Patrick presiding.

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Jun 30, 2025

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Commercial

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Contractual Fraud

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Jul 07, 2025

KROL VS PHILA CITY COUNCIL

On June 9, 2025 a 3 case was filed in the jurisdiction of Philadelphia County. Judge Paula A. Patrick presiding.

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Jun 09, 2025

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Jun 11, 2025

GENERALS VS COMMUNITY COLLEGE OF PHILADELPHIA ETAL

On April 27, 2025 a 3 case was filed in the jurisdiction of Philadelphia County. Judge Paula A. Patrick presiding.

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Apr 27, 2025

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Apr 28, 2025

HARRIS VS TITUS ETAL

On April 25, 2025 a 3 case was filed in the jurisdiction of Philadelphia County. Judge Paula A. Patrick presiding.

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Apr 25, 2025

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Apr 25, 2025

LICHTMAN VS PATRICK

On March 28, 2025 a 3 case was filed in the jurisdiction of Philadelphia County. Judge Paula A. Patrick presiding.

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Mar 28, 2025

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Administrative

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Writs

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Mar 28, 2025

MASEMORE ETAL VS AMS GALAXY, USA, LLC ETAL

On March 7, 2025 a 3 case was filed in the jurisdiction of Philadelphia County. Judge Paula A. Patrick presiding.

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Mar 07, 2025

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Dismissal

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Sep 09, 2025

RITECHOICE PHARMACY, INC. ETAL VS ACCAY

On February 10, 2025 a 3 case was filed in the jurisdiction of Philadelphia County. Judge Paula A. Patrick presiding.

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Feb 10, 2025

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Appealed

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Probate

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Estate Administration

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Sep 10, 2025

WEBSTER BANK, N.A. VS BLATSTEIN ETAL

On December 20, 2024 a 3 case was filed in the jurisdiction of Philadelphia County. Judge Paula A. Patrick presiding.

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Dec 20, 2024

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Judgment (Other)

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Collections

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Mar 06, 2025

TULIP SPECIAL CARE, LLC VS CBIZ INSURANCE SERVICES

On December 18, 2024 a 3 case was filed in the jurisdiction of Philadelphia County. Judge Paula A. Patrick presiding.

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Dec 18, 2024

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LISTED-PROJ. SETTLEMENT CONF.

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Magisterial District

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Torts

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Economic Torts

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Mar 27, 2025

KNOX ETAL VS REISER INVESTMENT III, INC ETAL

On December 18, 2024 a 3 case was filed in the jurisdiction of Philadelphia County. Judge Paula A. Patrick presiding.

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Dec 18, 2024

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LISTED RULE RETURNABLE DATE

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Commercial

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Breach of Contract

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Mar 27, 2025

RITCHIE VS SEREPCA-RICE ETAL

On December 12, 2024 a 3 case was filed in the jurisdiction of Philadelphia County. Judge Paula A. Patrick presiding.

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Dec 12, 2024

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Property

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General Property

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Mar 27, 2025

BUILDERS TRUST CAPITAL REIT, LLC ETAL VS 2600 HAGE

On December 9, 2024 a 3 case was filed in the jurisdiction of Philadelphia County. Judge Paula A. Patrick presiding.

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Dec 09, 2024

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LISTED-PROJ. SETTLEMENT CONF.

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Property

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Foreclosure

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Mar 27, 2025

O'CONNOR VS BURKE ETAL

On December 6, 2024 a 3 case was filed in the jurisdiction of Philadelphia County. Judge Paula A. Patrick presiding.

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Dec 06, 2024

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Mar 27, 2025

HOMESTRETCH PROPERTY INVESTMENTS, LLC VS ANDERSON

On December 4, 2024 a 3 case was filed in the jurisdiction of Philadelphia County. Judge Paula A. Patrick presiding.

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Dec 04, 2024

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Settlement

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Insurance

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Insurance Coverage

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Feb 27, 2026

COMMUNITY LEGAL SERVICES INC VS SUNNY SPRING LLC

On November 21, 2024 a 3 case was filed in the jurisdiction of Philadelphia County. Judge Paula A. Patrick presiding.

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Nov 21, 2024

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Settlement

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Breach of Contract

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Mar 28, 2025

208 THIRTEENTH HOLDINGS LP VS 13 CHANCELLOR LLC ET

On November 19, 2024 a 3 case was filed in the jurisdiction of Philadelphia County. Judge Paula A. Patrick presiding.

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Nov 19, 2024

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Mar 28, 2025

KAMAL FUEL, LLC VS TRUIST BANK

On November 15, 2024 a 3 case was filed in the jurisdiction of Philadelphia County. Judge Paula A. Patrick presiding.

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Nov 15, 2024

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Mar 28, 2025

COZEN O'CONNOR, A PENNSYLVANIA PROFESSIONAL CORPOR

On November 14, 2024 a 3 case was filed in the jurisdiction of Philadelphia County. Judge Paula A. Patrick presiding.

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Nov 14, 2024

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Settlement

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Mar 28, 2025

GIBBS ETAL VS KEELY COURT COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION

On November 12, 2024 a 3 case was filed in the jurisdiction of Philadelphia County. Judge Paula A. Patrick presiding.

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Nov 12, 2024

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LISTED RULE RETURNABLE DATE

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Mar 28, 2025

CORE & MAIN LP VS C&H INDUSTRIAL SERVICES, INC. ET

On October 23, 2024 a 3 case was filed in the jurisdiction of Philadelphia County. Judge Paula A. Patrick presiding.

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Oct 23, 2024

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Settlement

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Apr 02, 2025

18TH & ARCH, LP VS S.A. COMUNALE CO., INC. ETAL

On October 22, 2024 a 3 case was filed in the jurisdiction of Philadelphia County. Judge Paula A. Patrick presiding.

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Oct 22, 2024

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LISTED RULE RETURNABLE DATE

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Magisterial District

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Philadelphia County, PA

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Commercial

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Apr 02, 2025

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About

Paula A. Patrick
Current Appointment Philadelphia County Court of Common Pleas, Department Room 481	Philadelphia County Court of Common Pleas, Department Room 481
Education J.D., Texas Southern University, Thurgood Marshall School of Law - 1993 B.A., Bennett College - 1990	J.D., Texas Southern University, Thurgood Marshall School of Law - 1993 B.A., Bennett College - 1990