Charming architecture and so many beautiful photo opportunities. I especially love using the…read morestaircase and the dramatic lighting for timeless black-and-white portraits. It's a great choice for couples who want a wedding location that feels aesthetic, intimate, and visually special rather than just like a government building.

This has to be the cutest little courthouse! With a family member that's really into history, this…read morehistorical building is worth a visit. This old courthouse was such a beautiful backdrop for the couples getting married here. It has a wonderful feeling of nostalgia, a very friendly and helpful staff, and great parking nearby. This courthouse has a cute little museum inside as well. Although I didn't get to see it on this last visit, I can't wait to see it on our next trip the historical buildings in old town Santa Ana!

It's always an interesting experience, taking a friend to his court date. I think of this as an…read moreeducational experience. For example, finding out the difference between a commissioner and a judge. Finding out that the district attorneys office may do an offer, and the public defenders office can also give an offer, and sometimes the judge or commissioner can give an offer! One may recall paying fines, and a very long line outside, those days are gone from what I've observed, even the rope barriers aren't needed for now short lines. But for today, since the person I accompanied pleaded "Not Guilty" & Extending another court date to late September.

Harbor Justice is a kind of interesting unique courthouse in Orange County. I was here to help be a…read morewitness for a collegue of mine in a certain situation that i help defend in. I cannot discuss much of the case online, even though the situation matter has already been settled. But there are hardcore judges and officers within the Justice Center. Nice and beautiful building. I think the people here are professional.

I got my notice for jury duty and began calling in daily to see if my group number was needed. Day…read morethree I was to report. I parked in the stadium lot P1 like the notice says. There's plenty of signs telling jurors where to park. I can't believe how many people parked in the wrong place and had to move their car. The summons has the lot address, everyone has a phone. Google it if you're not sure. I was able to check in outside online while waiting for the doors to open. A Sheriff instructed everyone to remove anything metal from their body before going through the metal detector. So many people didn't and this held up the line a bit. These are probably the same people that parked in the wrong lot. Once in the Juror room on the 3rd floor I took a Juror badge and took a seat. They had goodie bags, bottle water, coffee, and pastries since it was Jurors Appreciation Week. Before the orientation videos several judges look time from their courtroom to come to the jury assembly room to show their appreciation. Senator Umberg was also there. It was nice to see all these people. It was a slow day. Not many courtrooms needed jurors. My name wasn't called. Many of us were let go earlier than expected.

I did my jury service here. It was surprisingly painless and I found the voir dire process…read moreabsolutely fascinating. There is a specified parking lot for jurors to park in which has ample parking and about 2-3 blocks from the courthouse. The courthouse is a bit dated but very clean, organized, and spacious. Government buildings always feel safe and comfy! -1 star for the lady at jury services who gave me attitude for no reason when I politely asked her if I needed to keep my jury duty summons postcard after it was scanned. Lady, your job is to answer questions in a room with AC. You are amazingly blessed. Realize it and act like it.

The girl on the ground level at self help was extremely unhelpful and cold. Don't work in customer…read moreservice at a front desk if you clearly do not want to work with the public especially in a place where people are navigating important and legal matters. Zero empathy for people with disabilities, do better.

Mr. Brent Sets the Standard…read more I had the privilege of interacting with Mr. Brent at Lamoreaux, and he is a true example of professionalism and respect in a court setting. He has a rare ability to clearly explain standard procedures so that members of the public can understand what to expect, all while remaining fully within the limits of his official role. In a place where the process can often feel intimidating, Mr. Brent communicates with patience and clarity, ensuring that everyone feels heard and respected. His demeanor reflects the highest standards of public service - courteous, knowledgeable, and professional at every step. Every courthouse would benefit from having someone like Mr. Brent. He demonstrates that it is possible to uphold the rules and responsibilities of the court while also making the experience approachable and understandable for the public. To Supervising Judge Palafox - Mr. Brent's service is exemplary and deserving of recognition. His commitment to professionalism and his respectful approach make him an outstanding asset to Lamoreaux.

Ugh...NOBODY wants to be in this court but I am here for emotional support...up on the 7th floor…read more..lots of security in family court and spaces are set up for separate parties to sit...security check going in was very efficient ..quick and up close parking structure ..

Being a courthouse, you need to understand that the staff must follow certain rules but if you "go…read morewith the follow" you'll be fine. Everyone seemed to be helpful but you need to be patient for help as everyone is there for some problem they're facing. Keep in mind that the staff may not be able to help everyone with every situation but overall they do their best. Long story short... Treat others how you'd like to be treated and you'll be fine

I had a great experience paying a "fix-it ticket". Someone had stolen the tags off my license…read moreplate. I went to the CHP office first to show my registration proof. At this location it's super organized and well signed. They have payment windows on the outside of the building. Just walked right up, no waiting, paid the fee and showed my paperwork. Literally 10 minutes and I'm on my way.

Well, given that this is a government institution and they all consider themselves high and mighty…read moreand above everybody else, I am sure this will neither result in a change of procedures nor any response here on how they can make things better. Nevertheless, I am going to write. Their stating that you can receive an excuse for being an elderly caregiver is an OPEN LIE. They state that, but then you don't get that. So, newsflash OC Court people. I will make you a deal. You send one of your clerks here to take care of a 94 year old with dementia every day I might have to be on jury duty, and we will be good! You take him out to lunch. You follow him around when he gets lost, which is a daily thing. You make sure he doesn't go into the street. Yes, as Yelp says, I think this post IS looking pretty epic! How about this instead? Why don't you QUIT with the AI decision making on excuse requests (because I just know you wouldn't ordinarily respond within three hours), and TAKE OFF caring for someone as an excuse because you are LYING by keeping it up on the website! You DON"T do that, so DO NOT LIE ABOUT IT.

I visited the Orange County Clerk's office to submit my bond documents and complete my oath…read moreceremony for my California Notary Public commission. A big thank you to Richard at the counter for being so friendly, helpful, and efficient. The entire process went very smoothly, and everything was completed in about 20 minutes. Starting June 12, 2026, I officially became a California Notary Public for a four-year term! A quick note for anyone visiting: parking can be a little challenging. Richard mentioned there is a free parking lot behind the building, but I wasn't sure which one he meant, so I decided not to risk it and parked elsewhere. Overall, a very smooth experience thanks to the helpful staff!

Not all government offices are created equal -- and this one actually runs well…read more I came in to record a quitclaim deed and fully expected to block off half my day. Instead, I waited maybe 5-10 minutes max, and from check-in to walking out the door, I was done in about 25 minutes. The process was straightforward and efficient. My documents were reviewed carefully (which I appreciate -- better to catch anything on the spot), fees were handled quickly, and nothing felt chaotic or unclear. The staff were professional, direct, and clearly knew what they were doing. The office itself was clean and organized, and the flow made sense. If you come prepared with your paperwork completed correctly, this location runs like it should. Efficient. Professional. No drama.

This court house gives me the creeps. I do my best to obey all traffic laws an civilian laws. I…read morehave been to West Justice Center many times to pay tickets in court fines. I recently had to take care of a traffic ticket that almost became a warrant for my arrest. I went to see the judge early in the morning and they dismissed my late fine. So i payed the original price, and the judge set me free. Standing in line to pay a fine can be 30 minutes in line. Parking is free here which is a plus. All in all, I hope i never have to come here again.

I dont know if I'd call myself a fan, but as a juror, it's not a completely horrible experience…read more I'm writing all this down because there's a surprising lack of information on here about it. I had rescheduled Jury Duty and carefully calculated myself to report the week of Thanksgiving, hoping to get excused due to the holidays. I *think* this would have worked if I had remembered to check in on the correct day. My call-in day was the day before Thanksgiving. I didn't check in until Friday. That was my stupid mistake. Don't make this mistake. Anyway, when I checked in on Friday, I was given a new juror call-in group. I had to call in on Monday... then Tuesday... and on Wednesday I was requested to come to the courthouse at 8AM. *screams into the void* PARKING: There's free parking JUST FOR JURORS across the street. There are metal detectors when you enter the courthouse. Please don't bring any weapons or anything dumb. AMENITIES: Vending machine, WiFi, work tables and power outlets along some walls, a fridge and microwave for your lunch if you bring one, and unisex individual bathrooms in the jury waiting room. No cafeteria on site... you'll have to get in your vehicle or walk somewhere for a proper lunch. If you make it to lunch, your lunch break is from 12PM - 1:30PM. PROCESS: After the metal detectors, you follow the signs for "Jury Assembly Room". You check in there and get your jury badge at 8AM. You watch an orientation video telling you the importance of serving. Then you wait. Please don't be an asshole and talk on your phone on speaker in the assembly room, it's annoying. Do bring headphones if you hate the sounds of people and want to watch something on your ipad or phone. Once the courts were finally in session, all the jurors were randomly separated into groups of about 75 and sent to courtrooms. This is when the judge tells you the foundational gist of what the trial will be about, and about how long you will be on trial if chosen. From there, about 24 people were randomly selected and asked pertinent questions by the judge and attorneys. Questions like occupation, do you know cops, have you had bad experiences with them, can you in good faith produce a fair and unbiased judgement on the case based on the content of the case. Based on your answers, you will either stay or be dismissed. If a person is dismissed, someone else from the pool of people in the courtroom will take their place. SPOILER ALERT: Just because English isn't your first language doesn't mean you will automatically dismissed. Even the guy who worked graveyard until 5am who showed up at 8am on no sleep AND didn't speak English fluently wasn't dismissed... so you're going to have to suck it up. Sorry folks, we all don't want to be there. If for some reason you cannot serve and are excused by the judge, you are done for the day and have fulfilled your service for the year. You can pick up a note from the assembly room if you need it for work. I think that covers everything. Bring entertainment, headphones, snacks, and hope you don't get called... but there's a good chance you will if you're there.

This courthouse is so beautiful! The security is professional and helpful. Be prepared to remove…read moreshoes when you enter this federal building. The mural in the front is really lovely. There is the image of President Regan and the artist's own wife and child in his art.

I used to work over by here near the Federal Building years ago, and it was pretty interesting. I…read morehave taken care of certain matters of helping out a friend in a situation at this courthouse as well. There is always construction going on here. Now, i think they are going to create more space at this courthouse, and revamp the whole center here. As usual be careful where you park here. They still use parking meters you have to check up on. All in all, this is a intense place to have a court case.

This is the heart for the County of Orange, and is located across the street from the Historic…read moreCounty Courthouse, off Broadway and Civic Center Drive. Everything which needs to get approved is done here at the Hall of Administration, where the Board of Supervisors are located. The Board of Supervisors meet here weekly, and the hearing room is downstairs. If you are looking for a government job, and need access, there are computers i the lobby for you to browse through current openings, and upload your resume. Nearby is the County's Human Resouces, and across the walkway is the Assessor's office, and Hall of Records. Down the walkway is the Tax Collector and a bit further is the Superior Court House.

Serving our less fortunate every Thursday at this location. Sponsored by OC Rescue Mission and…read moreMariner's Church. Metered parking at roadside, paid parking in lots. Many who are in need roam this side of town.