Judge Roxanne E. Covington: Professional Background and Legal Expertise

Philadelphia County Court of Common Pleas, Department Room 1409

Biography

The Hon. Roxanne E. Covington is a judge for the Philadelphia County Court of Common Pleas in Pennsylvania. She was elected to the bench in 2009.

Covington earned a B.A. from Hampton University in 1989. She then completed a J.D. at Howard University School of Law in 1993.

After graduating from law school, Covington began her legal career as a prosecutor for the District of Columbia Office of Corporation Counsel. She then joined the Feminist Majority Foundation, where she served as a legal director and lobbyist for women’s and civil rights issues before becoming a child advocate attorney with the Maryland Legal Aid Bureau.

Covington then relocated to Philadelphia. She accepted a position in the Litigation Division of the City of Philadelphia Law Department, where she spent the next seven years representing the Police Department, the Department of Human Services, the Fire & Rescue Department, the Office of Mental Health, and the Parks & Recreation Department. She then served as legal counsel for the Philadelphia Housing Authority before entering into private practice as a trial attorney with the Center City Law Firm of Zarwin Baum.

Her memberships have included the Philadelphia Commission on Human Relations as well as the Board of Directors for the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority, the Housing Association of Delaware Valley, and the Inter Act Theater Company. She is also a member of the Executive Board of the Philadelphia Chapter of the National Bar Association.

Covington is registered as a Democrat.

Recent Cases by Hon. Roxanne E. Covington

CITY OF PHILADELPHIA VS DOE

On January 6, 2012 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Philadelphia County. Judge Roxanne E. Covington presiding.

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Jan 06, 2012

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CITY OF PHILADELPHIA VS ANDERSON

On January 6, 2012 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Philadelphia County. Judge Roxanne E. Covington presiding.

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Jan 06, 2012

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ORDER ENTERED - FINAL DISPOS

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May 08, 2021

CITY OF PHILADELPHIA VS WALLS

On January 6, 2012 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Philadelphia County. Judge Roxanne E. Covington presiding.

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Jan 06, 2012

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ORDER ENTERED - FINAL DISPOS

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May 07, 2021

CITY OF PHILADELPHIA VS STRAND

On January 6, 2012 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Philadelphia County. Judge Roxanne E. Covington presiding.

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Jan 06, 2012

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ORDER ENTERED - FINAL DISPOS

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May 07, 2021

EMERIC VS MOSAIC PIZZA ETAL

On May 21, 2009 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Philadelphia County. Judge Roxanne E. Covington presiding.

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May 21, 2009

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Stipulated Judgment

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May 28, 2021

LOCKLEAR ETAL VS 20TH CENTURY REFUSE ETAL

On February 3, 2009 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Philadelphia County. Judge Roxanne E. Covington presiding.

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Feb 03, 2009

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May 28, 2021

SMITH ETAL VS BARBELLA ETAL

On December 9, 2008 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Philadelphia County. Judge Roxanne E. Covington presiding.

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Dec 09, 2008

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PRAEC/SETTLE DISCONTINUE END

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May 28, 2021

SANTIAGO VS SLH OWNER LP ETAL

On October 8, 2008 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Philadelphia County. Judge Roxanne E. Covington presiding.

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Oct 08, 2008

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Stipulated Judgment

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Jun 02, 2021

SCHEUERER VS KEYSTONE SPRAY EQUIPMENT INC ETAL

On September 10, 2008 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Philadelphia County. Judge Roxanne E. Covington presiding.

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Sep 10, 2008

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PRAECIPE TO DISCONTINUE

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Jun 02, 2021

MINTZER SAROWITZ ETAL VS FLEMING & HALL ADMIN INC

On September 2, 2008 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Philadelphia County. Judge Roxanne E. Covington presiding.

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Sep 02, 2008

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Settlement

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Jun 02, 2021

080800896

On August 8, 2008 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Philadelphia County. Judge Roxanne E. Covington presiding.

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Aug 08, 2008

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Stipulated Judgment

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Jun 03, 2021

CLARK VS ODONNELL

On April 14, 2008 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Philadelphia County. Judge Roxanne E. Covington presiding.

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Apr 14, 2008

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Settlement

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Jun 02, 2021

WILLIAMS VS DUTE ETAL

On February 11, 2008 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Philadelphia County. Judge Roxanne E. Covington presiding.

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Feb 11, 2008

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Jun 04, 2021

GREENFIELD ETAL VS FOUNTAIN POINTE OF PHILA CONDO

On January 29, 2008 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Philadelphia County. Judge Roxanne E. Covington presiding.

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Jan 29, 2008

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Jun 04, 2021

LE ETAL VS WEBSTER ETAL

On January 8, 2008 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Philadelphia County. Judge Roxanne E. Covington presiding.

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Jan 08, 2008

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Settlement

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Jun 04, 2021

ROUSH VS FAGANS ETAL

On December 12, 2007 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Philadelphia County. Judge Roxanne E. Covington presiding.

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Dec 12, 2007

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Jun 04, 2021

WEIGAND VS ATLANTIS PETROLEUM CORP

On November 26, 2007 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Philadelphia County. Judge Roxanne E. Covington presiding.

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Nov 26, 2007

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Stipulated Judgment

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Jun 04, 2021

071004462

On October 31, 2007 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Philadelphia County. Judge Roxanne E. Covington presiding.

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Oct 31, 2007

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Jun 05, 2021

PENROSE VS JIA

On October 23, 2007 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Philadelphia County. Judge Roxanne E. Covington presiding.

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Oct 23, 2007

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Stipulated Judgment

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Jun 05, 2021

SIMMONDS VS GIL ETAL

On September 21, 2007 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Philadelphia County. Judge Roxanne E. Covington presiding.

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Sep 21, 2007

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PRAEC/SETTLE DISCONTINUE END

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Jun 05, 2021

WEBB VS OLNEY CHINESE FOOD EXPRESS INC ETAL

On August 22, 2007 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Philadelphia County. Judge Roxanne E. Covington presiding.

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Aug 22, 2007

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PRAEC/SETTLE DISCONTINUE END

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Jun 05, 2021

STEWARD VS DAVID CAB CO ETAL

On May 9, 2007 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Philadelphia County. Judge Roxanne E. Covington presiding.

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May 09, 2007

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PRAEC/SETTLE DISCONTINUE END

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Jun 08, 2021

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On April 16, 2007 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Philadelphia County. Judge Roxanne E. Covington presiding.

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Apr 16, 2007

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Jun 07, 2021

MELNICK VS AXELROD

On December 28, 2006 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Philadelphia County. Judge Roxanne E. Covington presiding.

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Dec 28, 2006

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PRAEC/SETTLE DISCONTINUE END

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About

Roxanne E. Covington
Current Appointment Philadelphia County Court of Common Pleas, Department Room 1409	Philadelphia County Court of Common Pleas, Department Room 1409
Education J.D., Howard University School of Law - 1993 B.A., Hampton University - 1989	J.D., Howard University School of Law - 1993 B.A., Hampton University - 1989

Court Info

Court Info
Current Court:	PA - Philadelphia County Court of Common Pleas
Clerk phone:	+1 (215) 683-7124
Fax:	+1 (215) 683-7126

Career History

Career History
Role	Employer	Where
Senior Trial Attorney	Zarwin Baum	Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania
Legal Counsel	Philadelphia Housing Authority	Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania
Assistant City Solicitor	City of Philadelphia Law Department	Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania
Child Advocate Attorney	Maryland Legal Aid Bureau	None
Legal Director	Feminist Majority Foundation	Washington, District of Columbia
Prosecutor	Office of Corporation Counsel	Washington, District of Columbia