My experience here was excellent. Judge Singh is just as incredible in person as she is on paper. She is a powerhouse and an inspiration. Get out and vote, people. And when you do, remember that name. read more

Had to come to file deed paperwork and the process was fast and easy. Location: downtown houston Parking: paid at meter ( got lucky and car was leaving as I was arriving) @$2.50/hour Staff: as you walk in you have to pass through metal detector. Process was fast and easy. Once they ask where you are going and help you with guidance. As I exit elevator another nice lady has a table set up and helps out with directing you. Wait time: none read more

Harris County Civil Courthouse - Courthouses Near Me - Houston, Texas

Until LHR and waxing, this was the Hairy County Courthouse. Now things are less gross. This court house is nice and still feels new. The metal detector line can get long but it usually moves pretty fast. Whenever I have needed to file something, all of the clerks have always been nice and friendly. If you don't have the cash, they take credit card. Parking can be difficult during peak times so I usually get a ride or take the metro. read more

Harris County Civil Courthouse - Court with my pants down - Courthouses Near Me - Houston, Texas

Be prepared to take your shoes off, belt, wallet, and phone, basically take everything off except your clothing. Don't feel too bad, though, they even make the lawyers walking into the building do this. They make you walk through some sort of metal detector too, and all your items go in a bucket and that gets x-rayed and looked through as well. The staff they have up front are not friendly but they aren't rude either. No expression robots it what it seems like they are. The family intake is on the second floor, that's where Ive been several times to file paperwork, again, not friendly but not rude either. Pretty much everyone that works here is like this. Ive only ever have been to the 247th court on the 15th floor. They will help you but expressionless, all of them. To get to anything higher than the 8th floor you have to get on the far left elevators. If you don't, you have to get off on the 8th floor and get on a second set of elevators. This court serves it purpose, im glad its "user friendly". I have been able to file most of the paperwork myself without a lawyer. Saved me a bunch of money that way because I did most of the work before hiring a lawyer. As user friendly as this place is, I still look forward to not ever coming back. read more

Harris County Civil Courthouse - Courthouses Near Me - Houston, Texas

Few summers ago on a Tuesday, I was here at Harris County Civil Courthouse to serve my jury duty. I had no idea what was like from basement of assembly hall to underground tunnels. Then, getting on the elevator to n floor (can't remember how I got there). Finally, we were herded into a court room. It was quite of journey. This year, I had an opportunity to come back to Harris County Civil Courthouse. Not for court related occasion, but to get an official marriage certificate. Maybe I should title this review as "Getting Married on a Budget." It was fast and convenient, completely opposite of what other people said. We were here around noon on a Tuesday. Parking was plenty. I guess it was lunch time and jurors should had been in the courts or released. I parked at a nearly empty lot adjacent to the courthouse. The rate dropped $2 per hour after 11 am. Ha! That's what I'm talking about. The entrance was chaotic. Man, I had trouble walking up those steep stairs, like climbing Himalayan mountain. The wheelchair ramp was so far away. Then, oh no. I don't like the security check point. It's like going through TSA at airports. I just don't like to get undressed in front of people. There were no chairs and I almost felt to the floor. Once inside, I had to make sure don't go to wrong elevator. One set stops every floor to 8th floor. The other one shoot straight up to 9th floor, then every floor above that. My goal was to find a particular judge who would perform same-sex marriage as I did an extensive research online. I called the court clerk for a Democrat judge. She said, "can't promise if he's available." So don't be surprised if the judge was not there. Sure enough. Judge was not in office. However, she directed me to another judge on a different floor. We went to that court clerk's office and he told us the procedure and "the judge would be happy to help". Judge was busy at that time selecting jurors but he will be available during his lunch break. The wait was about an hour. I quickly pulled out my smart phone and trying to learn about this judge. I was very surprised. He's a Republican judge. He didn't reject or made us feel any different. He took us in to his office and only took 5 minutes to get it done. While we were there, 2 other couples also got wed. Bring $40 cash. Quick and easy. After that, bring the certificate to 3rd floor to file. Just $8 for a certified copy. It took another 4 days to receive the official and certified original mailed to my house. read more

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Fast and minimum knowledge. They will redirect you to the law library, which in reality you can do all the research yourself in the comforts of your own home. Have your paperwork printed out and COMPLETELY filled out prior to filing! They will not confirm anything for you! They will provide a copy for your records read more

Yes I get VIP treatment and no I don't have to take my shoes off or walk through the metal detector but I still need to come here and take care of regular civilian business. I came in with paperwork filled in hand and went to the floor that I was instructed to go.. which was wrong. (Not anyone's fault from within the building). So I asked a personnel for direction and were kind enough to tell me I needed to go to the 2nd floor. I went to the 2nd floor and since my forms were filled I just needed to leave them and walk away. I was literally there for maybe 5 minutes! So glad that they were all so nice and informative so I can go back to my regular duties. read more

Wow. T. Wade Christiansen and Court Reporter Tina White are actually a married coupled and have been using aliases. Tracy Wade Christiansen and Kathleen Christiansen are their full names and they've been hiding their marriage and that they've been hustling people in Harris County. 6570 Manorwood Dr Katy, TX 77493 United States read more

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Of course parking, security check point, cramming criminal courts in with civil after Harvey, as well as poor mechanical quality with elevators when they built the building (so they break down often) makes for needing to plan for extra time. Seems they're kind of making the best of it. Was there for hearing getting Guardianship approved for client whose family member lacks capacity. Court 3 did good job starting on time, and moving efficiently through the docket. As usual, 8th floor clerks also efficient and friendly in getting Letters of Guardianship into my client's hands. Extra tip: $6 shoe shine on main floor. read more

Harris County Civil Courthouse - Courthouses Near Me - Houston, Texas

I had a friend who was crazy in love! They wanted to get married and not waste time or money or a elaborate ceremony. Well this is the way to go. I went with them not only as a guest but as a friend taking pictures. But it's fairly easy and affordable to get married in the great state of Texas. First off, you are better off finding street parking, where it is $2 per hour. I would suggest spending $5 and giving yourself about 2.5 hours. Once inside the building, you will need to go through security, which is about as intense as the airport, shoes, belts, all pockets clear, coat, etc. After getting pass security, you need to head up to the 3rd floor. Go to the right and there is a room where you can purchase your marriage license, it costs around $72? You can take that license and go upstairs, starting on the 6th-15th floor, you are able to find a judge to go ahead and do the ceremony. Normally, you have to wait 72 hrs, but if you go with one of the judges they can sign a waiver and you can get married right away. There are so many different judges in this building that you should be able to find one that can conduct your ceremony. It's in an empty court room, so your picture are just of the couple and the judge. You can walk around freely taking all different angles. The cost here is $50. After the judge signs off on the license, all you got to do is go back down to the 3rd floor and submit the signed license to be processed. It takes about 2 weeks, but you can get a certified copy that day for $7. The whole process takes about 2 hrs. read more

Parking was an absolute atrocity. Both garages associated with the courthouse were full to capacity. 40 minutes after arriving downtown I finally found a spot in a small lot a few blocks away. Upon entering this beautiful building, we were greeted by security...quick and painless. Headed to the court room where we were greeted by very friendly court staff in the lobby. Last time I was in a court it was for a traffic ticket many years ago. Those court rooms were disgusting. This court was more like the ones on TV. Very comfortable. The judge was formal without being cold. Court lasted maybe 20 minutes and we were out of there. Stellar experience. read more

Harris County Civil Courthouse - Courthouses Near Me - Houston, Texas

Street parking is more easily found later in the day. I specifically went to this location regarding Passport processing. Security at the front is your typical unfriendly government worker that is limited in personality and kindness. The staff working security underground in the tunnel is much different, complete 180. So if possible, park in the garage associated with the Courthouses and use the tunnel system. The passport staff was very kind and helpful. They do not reflect your typical governmental workers. They have patience and personality. An easy in and out process. No appointment required, can walk in and also have availability to have your passport picture taken for a small $10 fee as well. read more

Remind me to never listen to a criminal court judge when it come to suggesting a restaurant. When the judge presiding over the case I was sitting through for jury duty recommended this place as "better than the cafeteria in the criminal courthouse", I should have known to run the other way. There was a salad bar, an "American" grill with hot dogs and hamburgers, a "Tex-Mex" cantina and a deli-shop called "Pickles" or something ridiculous like that. I ended up choosing the cantina and what a mistake. I chose the nachos and it was just a blob of movie theater cheese and "mystery chicken pieces" fajitas. I threw away some of it after I became too disgusted by myself. Word of caution...choose the salad. read more

Unfortunately, I had to file some documents here. The process requires that you take a number and basically wait -- you will be waiting behind all of the large law firms that get 'special attention'. I waited about 30 minutes and then had to explain what I was filing - something that they should have seen a million times, but I did. I will say that the staff was nice, the place was clean and they have restrooms on the side of the office for those that are in 'need' while waiting. There is parking out front via meter and in a garage on the side for $8. read more

Quick, easy, was helped by Megan (third floor in the corner behind the elevators) who was awesome! Parking is $2/hr I came during the early afternoon on a weekday so I was in and out in literally 6 minutes. read more

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I was a juror in a civil case this week. The first day, the judge let us recess for an hour and told us that there was a cafe on the basement floor. He said that the food was... better than nothing. This didn't give me very high hopes but I wasn't familiar with the street map in that immediate area and it had been so long since I'd eaten anything (I'd been waiting in the jury selection room, then went to voir dire, then got chosen for the jury, then listened to the case for a while) that I was getting a bit dizzy. I am generally not that picky about food so I figured it would be ok. I ordered a hamburger and fries. The staff was a bit rude but that didn't bother me very much. I took the hamburger and fries and sat down to eat. The hamburger was... crispy... overdone, and totally tasteless. I had even gotten cheese and avocado on it and it still had zero flavor. It was as if the meat, or meat/soy combo had been cooked with zero salt or other seasoning. The fries were ok although they were devoid of salt and I had to use every ketchup packet they gave me to make them taste ok. I will not be eating here again if I can at all get access to somewhere better. I felt like I was eating prison food. It was that bad. I don't know how anybody can screw a hamburger up that badly. It didn't give me food poisoning, but it did leave a bad taste in my mouth. read more

It's a Government agency. What do you expect? Take the number and wait your turn. Best part no tip required. They are always so helpful. Even if I am sent on a wild goose chase from 2nd floor to the 1st, then up to the 3rd. (taking the number or getting in line on each floor) I don't come often but when I do I am on the clock. Getting paid to be out and about; I am all smiles. read more

I ordered the Parmesan chicken on 8.13.18. I cut open into the chicken to discover it was not fully cooked. $6.99 for a piece of undercooked chicken. read more

Harris County Civil Courthouse - Courthouses Near Me - Houston, Texas

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You have to set an appointment to be seen. Mrs. Arispe was so nice. Honestly, I thought we would be there all day. Everything she did was quick service. Thank you so much for all you do Mrs. Arispe! read more

First impression, the security guards who aren't operating the scanners are professional but the two are unprofessional and have negative attitudes to mumble their words underneath their breath but want to demand instructions. read more

I showed up today at 0800 to get on the docket. I was informed, on the second floor by a clerk, that I need to go to the 247th court on Floor 15 between 8-9am. I proceeded to go to the court and sit quietly and wait patiently on the bench. As the time went on I asked the sheriff (bald head with beard) what I needed to do to get on the docket. He informed me to have a seat and they would call my case number. I sat until 10:30 and decided to get up to use the restroom. As I go outside I noticed a sign that said 247th court and another one. I proceeded to go inside and ask the lady how I needed to get on the docket. She informed me that it was between 8am-9am (keep in mind it's 10:30) that the judge has already moved on to the agenda. I sat in the court room from 8am-10:30am and would still be sitting there if I didn't need to use the restroom. I extended my parking meter twice and I'm out $10. No one knew what was going on. There was absolutely no direction of what I needed to do, check in at or go. This is BS. I now have to come back another day after I was finally informed on what to do and where to go. There needs to be better communication for citizens like myself that never go to court. read more

Self explanatory, quick and easy. It's a court house and you can file documents for probate, property and more. Every time that I come here, I have no wait time or problems with parking. I tend to park on the streets and use the meter parking. When you enter into the front, you have to go through security first and then you just pick which elevator you need to go to. Easy peasy. read more

Very humiliating security process. I felt like I had to take off everything: belt, shoes (and I had no socks on so had to walk barefoot across the cold concrete floor), earrings, and necklace. That's way too OTT for a civil courthouse. Even at the capital building in Austin they don't make you do all that. The security guards have no sympathy for making you go through that either as I was met with many cold stares. It wasn't fun taking my belt off with men around either. Ugh. Don't wear any of the stuff I had to take off and that should make life a lot easier since they are trying to be like TSA. Good lawd! read more

Beautiful building and very clean for a building that sees so many people coming in and out. I do think you need to come with plenty of time because the security is like at the airport so your shoes, jacket and belts will come off. The views are beautiful there, the court rooms are so well done and not like the old time courthouses that are across the street. read more