I am currently updating my Review for this San Diego County Courthouse, Hall of Justice . I had to…read moreattend a hearing date on Friday, October 3, 2025 at 9 AM in Department 61. I was dressed in a professional business outfit and I also brought all of my personal documents with me to prove my case that I was really physically assaulted by this person named Richard G. his nickname is Travis. I also brought my witness her name is Michelle with me . She was properly prepared to testify for me regarding this court case. This person Travis has committed 2 crimes on me that have resulted in 2 Felony charges against himself. The first criminal charge is called Elder Abuse and the second charge is called Physical Assault with Elder Abuse. Travis is a former tenant who was renting out a room in this Aging and Independent Living House for (6 months). I am currently working as the House Manager and I also live at this location in San Diego, CA. I believe that Travis was taking these illegal drugs on the date this horrible incident happened to me in this house. I filed for a temporary Restraining Order against Travis to protect myself from him in him trying to attack me again at a later date. The owner also filed a permanent restraining order against Travis so he isn't allowed to enter her property at all. When I arrived at the San Diego Hall of Justice Building with my witness Michelle on October 5, 2025 at 9 AM in Department 61, I saw the courthouse chairs in the back was completely full with 100 people waiting for their cases to be heard by the judge. I had to check in first with this San Diego Sheriff who was sitting at the Check-In Desk at the front in the courtroom. I told him I have an 9 AM hearing with this judge that date. Afterwords, when I was checked in by this Sheriff Deputy. Me and Michelle sat on the left hand side in the first row in these comfortable padded chairs waiting for my name to be called by the judge. After I waited about one hour later, I was the 5th person's name that was called by the judge. The case was called Frances versus Travis is his nickname or Richard is his real name. Then this judge asked me "Frances are you ready to testify against Travis for your court case?" I said Yes your honor. Then I turned around and I saw that Travis was standing up at the very back of the courthouse with his stepfather Joe. The judge asked "Travis are you ready and prepared to plead this case against him?" The judge waited for Travis's response back . Then I saw Travis said with his very nervous voice that he wants a CONTINUANCE. That means Travis wants to push back and delay my Hearing Date for another month. The Judge said that Travis and everyone who is in his courtroom is allowed only one continuance per case. The judge also said that Travis and nobody is allowed to have a public defender or an attorney help someone defend them in court. Everyone has to present their evidence with witnesses and their proper documentation to him the judge. The judge said "Frances is it okay with me that Travis has asked him for a CONTINUANCE? " Then my response was Yes it's okay with me. But in my opinion It was not okay with me. I wanted to get this hearing over with that date. The Judge set up another court hearing date on Thursday, October 30, 2025 at 9 AM in Department 61. The location is at the same Hall of Justice Building location. I was very disappointed because Travis should have just pleaded guilty to his 2 felony crimes that he has committed to me on Friday September 5, 2025 . Now I have to wait again one month later to plead my court case . That's the reason I gave this review a (3 stars) as being okay. In my opinion, I believe that people like Travis should not delay the time in asking for a CONTINUANCE. Travis is guilty of the crime he has committed against me. Travis should have accepted his punishment by the judge instead of pushing back my Case until October 30, 2025. I Googled the Punishment for committing 2 Felonies against me on Physical Assault Charges. The punishment is serving time in a CA State Prison for 6 to 7 years and that person has to pay a $10,000.00 Fine to the victim for Restitution. I hope that Justice will be served on October 30, 2025. Travis needs to be punished for these charges he has committed against me

This has to be one of the most inefficient businesses I've ever dealt with. They direct you to the…read moresmall claims legal advisory, where a lawyer filled out my paperwork, but used the wrong case number. It then took 2-3 months for them to mail it back to me. On top of that, the lawyer mistakenly filled out a box he shouldn't have, causing another 2-3-month delay. The third time I sent it in, they told me my fee waiver had expired after six months--something I wouldn't have had to deal with if they hadn't taken so long to return my paperwork. When I finally made it to the sheriff's office, they hadn't checked off a required box, forcing me to go upstairs for reprints, which added another 30 minutes to the process. Now, with new laws and protocols for bank levies, even the staff seems unsure about the procedures. While all the employees have been friendly and helpful, the overall government system is extremely disorganized, making the entire process frustrating and inefficient.

Pics of indoor ceremony rooms attached. Cute and everyone is nice. There's a waiting lounge and…read moredressing rooms.

My fiancé and I came here to get our marriage license, and it could not have been any easier…read more During COVID they limited the number of marriage license appointments and when they opened back up, they emailed those of us to have appointments first to see if we wanted to reschedule. I really appreciate the foresight and thoughtfulness, especially because our original appointment was 2 days before our wedding!! Thankfully, because of their foresight, we were able to get an earlier appointment. The parking is super easy. As many Yelpers have mentioned, the entrance is on Ash street. Every single employee was extremely helpful! The parking attendants, the security guards, and all the people working in the office were knowledgeable and made this easy! We were in and out in just over 20 minutes! They made it easy, even sending text reminders about the appointment and making sure we had already filled out the application. I loved the communication and efficiency!

I've been to Old Town San Diego quite a few times already, and every time I come here I still enjoy…read moreit. The vibe is fun but not too chaotic, and I usually find it pretty relaxing just walking around the area. There are a lot of restaurants around here, especially authentic Mexican restaurants, plus unique little shops and a lively atmosphere with live music and performances here and there. The whole area feels very family friendly, walkable, and parking and restrooms are pretty convenient too. They also sell a lot of random little things that are fun to look at. There's even one incense shop that I really like , the prices are reasonable and I always end up stopping by when I'm here. I just like spending time here. There are also quite a few nice spots for photos, so it's easy to just walk around, take pictures, and enjoy the atmosphere without rushing.

We come here at least once a year......margaritas... guacamole & chips…read more... And people watch... Parking is pretty easy ...

Went here for Jury duty. The people were super nice. It did take forever for them to get through…read moreeveryone but they let us go. It takes a while to go through everything but it went smoothly,

Very rude staff, disorganized and misinformers. Inefficient service. Needs to revise their ADA…read morecompliance.

Until recently, I had never been inside a courthouse. The aura is a unique mix of formality, heavy…read moresilence, and profound consequence. It is designed to command respect, symbolizing the weight of the law and the gravity of the decisions made within its walls. The courthouse is absolutely stunning! Once inside, you instantly notice a specific type of quiet--a blend of nervous tension, whispered conversations, and the echoes of heavy footsteps on polished floors. If I'm being honest, it's quite intimidating. Today, we finalized the conservatorship of my little sister! Judge Olga Alvarez was very compassionate and gave everyone an equal opportunity to speak. First impressions- she's fair, patient and impartial. Our family is truly grateful for her advice and fair consideration.

The security at the entrance door are the most miserable excuses of humanity!!have attitude from…read morethe get go!!smile it wont kill you..oh and treat people as equal not as lower life forms you losers...and there was one person in the business center on the 4th floor who was obnoxious too..all these people that hate there life and job,but instead of finding another job they take it out on whoever steps in front of them!! ps:also just because there's no picture online of the drop box station on the 4th floor i enclosed a picture of it to maybe help others..

If you are a father and want to be in your child's life, going to family court in San Diego is the…read moreworst decision you can make. Unless you personally know a trustworthy family court lawyer, I would not recommend hiring any family lawyer from San Diego. They often work with the court against fathers. Women can lie to the mediators--who are most often women themselves--by claiming there has been violence or abuse without providing any proof. As a result, they may be excused from showing up, while those same lies are included in court documents to influence the judge. They are allowed to lie under oath in front of the judge, and even if you provide evidence proving they're lying, the judge often does nothing about it. There is so much illegal, unconstitutional, and unethical behavior happening--it's truly disgusting and exhausting, especially when you're a father simply trying to be involved in your child's life. I strongly urge any man to think carefully and make the right decisions before having a child. Let me know if you'd like to adjust the tone (more formal, more emotional, etc.) or tailor this for a review site like Yelp or Google.

If you're going through a divorce, and a tax payer, read this review…read more The people at the Family Law court, SPECIFICALLY, are rude and disrespectful. DO NOT go there with any kind of expectation of being helped (especially if you're a male or identify as such). Unfortunately, going here to get a divorce is the only option. So this is really just a heads up. The people here are rude and act like they're not getting paid to be there to do a public service. Good luck!

Ruth is the only person whose ever sounded warm friendly and…read morehas actually been helpful over the phone lines here for traffic tickets.

I've been waiting for over 45 minutes just to speak with someone, and there has been absolutely no…read moreassistance or communication. The lack of organization and customer service is extremely frustrating. Staff should do a better job managing wait times and keeping people informed.

This is a beautiful historic courthouse that was built in 1913. Today, this is the courthouse for…read morethe United States Bankruptcy court for the Southern District of California. FILING All of the filing can be done online, but they also accept paper filing here. Honestly, if you are in the area and have something to file in the BK court, stop by and file it in person. To be frank, it is a lot easier and faster than taking the entire lesson and test on how to eFile in this court. SECURITY The security is a little tighter than most state courthouses, but not as strict at the Federal Building. Here, you have to remove all metal and anything with wires from you and your person, but it beats taking off your shoes. Also, I can't say that I have ever seen a line here. SERVICE The court clerks are very helpful and will assist you with any questions you have. They will even help you use the CM/ECF (Case Management/Electronic Case Files) system on computers they have in the back for public access. CLEAN The bathrooms are always very clean. When I say clean, I mean spotless. PARKING There are a few places to park on the street but they are mostly meters. I usually get pretty lucky when I'm looking for parking for this courthouse. Overall, this is one of my favorite courthouses because it is neither too big or confusing to navigate, because everyone is really nice and helpful, and because it really is a beautiful part of San Diego's history.

Through the many years the History of the United States has made so many historical thresholds that…read morego as far as the 1900 in the area of the justices and when the United States Government had places that were used to conduct the laws of the land and the cases that were conducted by judges. The many large places that were used through the years were from saloons and the building of old west court buildings were used by old west court judges and the traveling judges that were called upon to hear court cases. From the era of the wild west that court houses had changed over the many centuries from the many that were of the many wood buildings and the evolving to the large stone and marble structures. Many of the court houses that are in the United States the many states that had helped with the greatest historical milestones from the first elections to the court hearings from the past wars. One United States Courthouse which is located In San Diego which is located in the heart of the lower part of the Gaslamp area is the Joesph Weinberger United States Courthouse that was built in 1911 to 1913 that the Joseph Weinberger Courthouse has been the growth of the many courthouses here in the United States. The Joseph Weinberger United States Court Hose masterfully molds two distinct architectural styles, Classical Revival and Spanish Colonial Revival, and brought its American Ambitions. James Knox Taylor, supervising architect of the United States Treasury Department. Fueled by the plans to build the Panama Canal, the turn of the twentieth Century brought aspirations of prosperity and status to San Diego. Civic leaders lobbied for the construction of the Panama Canal hoped that the promise of increased commerce would establish San Diego as an International trade rivaling San Fransisco. As a yelp elite that I have found that the Joseph Weinberger Court house that was the center point with the Panama Canal and the Grand Exposition. Many years that the Joseph Weinberger United States Court house the location that has gone through many renovations and one of the many bankruptcy court houses here in the city of San Diego. The Joseph Weinberger courthouse has been of the many years that the exposition of the Panama Canal making the city of San Diego one of the of the trade and shipping ports that rivals San Fransisco. With the completion of the Court House in the year 1915 the court has heard many cases and the rich History that the United States Court House it tells through the many things that you see inside. When you take a walk through the lower parts of the Gaslamp you will find many things and the buildings that tell of the rich history of San Diego and the great events in History and the great ships that came to San Diego .

The last time I was here was during Covid and they weren't allowing people in the building at that…read moretime. This time, I was actually able to go in for my appointment to renew my passport. It was a bit tricky to find the correct entrance. So you may be circling the building until you find the entrance that is open that day. I've been dreading having to renew my passport since getting married and changing my name... so of course I wait until the very last minute to do so. Lots of countries consider your passport expired if it expires within six months of your travel date. Ugh!!! We were considering traveling at the end of year and decided to expedite my renewal. $130 for the renewal... an additional $60 to expedite! Geezy!!! Sabrina was the person that helped me. She was great, fast and friendly! I had scheduled my appt for 3 pm and was done and out by 3:15! I completely recommend scheduling an appt. Yes, they are hard to come by, but if one opens up. Snag it fast! 2025: 20

I had to pay the new parking fee of $2.50 an hour I thought but when I went into the assessor's…read moreoffice to pick up forms that I needed they told me that I can park underground on Ash Street for free when I have business here. Who would've known!? So take note of that people who come to this county administration building free parking is actually available.!! that is a rarity these days. I was dreading a long line, but there was no one in line and I was helped immediately by a very high functioning man and they printed out the forms that I needed immediately and explained everything to me. Excellent service excellent employees thank you so much for being excellent.

Easy free parking. Helpful staff. Working on getting a restraining order against my awful former…read moreroommate/landlord. TRO Civil Clinic was amazing. So helpful. Takes all day tho so get there early.

I have left multiple voice messages asking the courts clerk room in the Family law department to…read morereturn my call and she doesn't respond. Why have answering service that says they will return your call at their earliest convenience then never follow through with returning your call? It's unacceptable.