A recent visit to the County Clerk's office was a mixed bag for me. On the one hand, the people…read moreworking there were very nice and friendly and truly helpful. Thank you, ladies at the counter, and to the nice security guy who gave me a compliment. On the other hand, the parking garage smells nasty and is creepy, the maze to get to where you need to be is perplexing and no one wants to be wanded by security to start the day. I feel for everyone who has to be there all day long - it's HOT!

Hundred-year-old courthouse in the heart of downtown Minneapolis. Across from the old bank on…read moreWisconsin. Ave. & Jack on the way son Street. Murals, parking lot and office buildings dot the area under construction.

Remember those days back when a friend of yours would find out about some party or something…read moresomewhere far off away, and your only response\ question was "will there be beer\chicks there?"? My trip to Lake Co corrections facility started out that very same way. An Innocent trip out to northern 'burbs for some good ol' drinking and maybe some highly illicit narcotics. Everything at said party was fine until the cops showed up and some jack hole opened the door for them. Seems the fine police dept. of Crystal Lake doesn't like it when there is underage drinking, drug dealing, and or loud music. Since someone let them in it gave them the ability to search everyone in the house and property. Bad for me. I was caught with a beer in my hand and what I refer to as my "Saturday night special" in my pocket. Bad for me. Good for the god fearing folk of Crystal Lake. Within minutes many of us where whisked away to Lake Co. Jail at around 3 a.m. I found Lake Jail to be fairly easy going. Actually it was fairly modern compared to Kane Co. Your finger prints were taken electronically and put into a national data base instantly. All doors were controlled electronically also. Even their construction seemed to be a little ahead of the times although the good old toilet\ sink combo never seems to get old in these places We were processed through in half time it take in Cook Co. Although there were 3\4 less people than usually processed through Cook in a given day. They gave us breakfast while in holding that was not that bad( they even had real eggs, and orange juice). Then at a little after 9 a.m. I stood before the judge whom released me on my own recognisance. Then the trip to get back home once again. Lucky for me the Metra train back to the city is only like a half mile from the court house. Unluckily for me all my money had been confiscated by the sheriff as evidence. The train conductor let me ride for free, and I walked back home from down town. Lesson learned: Never go to a party with abunch of narcotics on your person. Employers tend to shy away from those with" distribution of narcotics" on their record. Then again many don't.

I have been trying to file for an Order of Protection for over two months, and the experience has…read morebeen incredibly frustrating and discouraging. Every person I speak to gives me different instructions. I've been told to file online, come in person, call one number, then another, and I've been sent from office to office with no clear direction. I filed online as instructed and was told I would receive a court date by mail. Two months later, I have received nothing. I've called multiple times, left voicemails, sent emails, and followed up repeatedly without getting a response or any meaningful assistance. I have explained that I am genuinely concerned for my safety, yet I feel like no one wants to take responsibility for helping me. I've been to two police departments and two sheriff's offices, and each one has referred me somewhere else. It feels like I'm stuck in an endless loop while trying to access a process that is supposed to exist to protect people. I'm not writing this because I expect special treatment. I simply want someone to explain the correct process and help me move forward. When someone reaches out because they don't feel safe, they shouldn't have to spend months being ignored or bounced between agencies. The lack of communication and accountability has left me feeling abandoned by the very system that is supposed to help.

There's a snack machine and pop machine but no coffee vending machine. Some hot coffee would be…read morenice. It's cold here. The security guards are cranky.

The absolute worst court house I've ever been to. Kathy o Keef is insane. Crooked system and they…read moredon't care about mchenry county or the people, just money. I got 300 hours of community service for a suspended license yet other people have duis and they're walking free? Make that make sense. Get a real job and new judges and a new circuit clerk!

If you are looking to get married in Chicago City Hall, here are few things you should know about…read morethat process. First, you need a marriage licenes at the City Clerk's Office. Go to Daley Center for that. It is somewhere in the basement. You need to do that 24 hours before the big day and it is valid for 60 days. Then you go to 118 N. Clark St. The place you looking for is in the basement also. It is kind of hard to find it, cause it is in a padway. Wonder why....... No appoitments accepted. You need to get in a line. There is few rooms where the ceremony will be perform. The ceremony takes usually few more minutes and it is host by city judge. Some of them are really really nice and cool :_) Some of them just doing there job I guess :_(

I don't know why I'm always disappointed by government employees and services. I should know better…read morethan to expect anything besides a terrible experience. It's just frustrating that almost anytime you deal with a governmental employee, they seem gruff at best. And even those working in one of the more joyous units of county government! I called with some questions when the woman called me back, she was muttering under her breath--I don't think she expected me to pick up because I had call screening on. But she apologized for like 30 seconds at the beginning of the call saying it was a bad day, she was annoyed, but not at me--a very professional start. She did provide good directions--119 W Randolph, take the escalator downstairs. And yes, you'll enter on the Randolph side; don't use the Clark or LaSalle entrance or you'll probably get a bit turned around. But what was especially annoying is that they close for like 2.5 hours during the day. That isn't really made clear anywhere except for the sign right outside the office door, and in the two phone calls I had with them before stopping in they didn't mention being closed from 11:30 to 2. So plan accordingly. There's a $10 fee, cash only (also incredibly weird as far as I'm concerned, from both the safety perspective and that it's the year 2026). If you forget your fee, there's an ATM upstairs. On the plus side, this location performs ceremonies all week without appointments, unlike the suburban courthouses. Saturday they do require appointments, but it's nice that do any on Saturdays.

This place bites. I needed to get some documents from the vital records office and when we got…read morethere, the security guard said that office was closed (I guess that's why there were people pouring out of the building a few minutes after 4 pm). He also told me that apparently the vital records office runs on an appointment only basis. Yet when I made my appointment for the following day, they let folks in who didn't have an appointment. Weird. I don't really love this new development, especially since you don't know about it unless you show up or I guess look at their website beforehand. This is a relatively new system, because when I went to pick up some record a couple years ago from this same office at this courthouse and was able to walk in and do it within fifteen minutes. And when you get there they make you sit directly next to one another--four of us were sitting elbow to below when there were at least a dozen and a half chairs there. If you want to walk in, go downtown for assistance.

The lady who eventually helped me was a pro, and very helpful. The walk from the garage to the…read moreroom I needed was nearly 2 blocks. A lot of cops looking authoritative standing around by the metal detector. Yes, you will need to remove your belt. The place isn't handicap-friendly. Come prepared.

This courthouse is the worse courthouse ever I was trying to ask for a continuance…read moreBecause the judge before her did not tell me what class I was approved for, and when I went in person to pick up the paper, only thing it had was the way to schedule the class and phone number I called the people on the paper. They said that I would need my ticket number and the class that a judge approved me for and yes, I did have two months, but y'all didn't give me all the stuff I needed I'm 17 years old plus I have a special learning, disability, reading and writing she was so rude wouldn't even let me speak. I believe she might be racist. her name is. Elizabeth ciacvia Lexus I see why people get lawyers. Shouldn't know human being be treated like that. My court time was for 9 AM. I was up on zoom at 8:30. Something was happening with the zoom so when I logged back on at 10, it finally showed me a different court ID number in password so I use that and I even called up to the courthouse before that. She made me wait all the time so she can take me. In had the nerve to be so mean but anyways, they gave me six months supervision without any moving violations and I have to pay them$354 that is crazy

The Family Court System in IL is broken…read more A single Father has no value until it's time to garnish and steal. Let's not consider; I love my child and am happy to provide. The assumption is I'm here to serve only myself and must be compelled to contribute. Are there any resources for Single Fathers? Are Father's Rights or Parenting Time protected? No, our only resource are expensive lawyers. The whole Child Support System is like dealing with The KGB & Communism. It should be dismantled today.

My mother in law worked in Register of deeds for many years. I've gone there several times for…read morevarious things. All are helpful, and polite in all offices. Had lived in Waukesha for many years. Treat people like you want to be treated.

I mean... it's a courthouse, you guys…read more This is exacerbated by the fact that it's in Waukesha. Where else would it be, though, given it's the WAUKESHA COUNTY COURTHOUSE? I had to get a copy of my birth certificate from the very official Register of Deeds. The process was pretty easy and it cost me a whole $20. Walk in, fill out form, get copy of proof that I exist, pay twenty bones, walk out. There's a metal detector, and you have to walk through it. I think that's customary in court-type-houses, generally. Also: Register of Deeds is a pretty ridiculous and official title. Not as official or ridiculous as Comptroller, though.

This is Michigan's largest city known for beer, fish fry , brats & cheese curds. The Public Market…read moreshowcases local cuisine. There is a lot of culture, a striking art museum, Summerfest the largest music festival & a theater district. Miller beer & Harley Davidson have a big presence here. Milwaukee Brewers play baseball & the Bucks baseball, it's also home to Marquette University. There are many independent bookstores & art galleries in the city. The nickname "Cream City" comes from the distinct cream-colored bricks found on many of the city's buildings. Although downtown is very walkable, there is a bus & trolley system. However, the curb's & sidewalks aren't in good shape & need attention. People are friendly & helpful here.

Milwaukee is a nice town. It's one of those that can have a small town feel even though it's about…read morehalf a million people. And I haven't been here as often as I probably should have for as close as it is; it's about an hour or hour and a half away so it's an easy day trip. Known for breweries and bratwurst, one or the other of those are on practically every corner. I've not historically been the biggest fan of bratwurst but had a Reuben bratwurst that makes my mouth water thinking about it. I had fun going to some shops with my little one, including a couple children's shops (BlackBear Boutique and Rainbow Booksellers, in particular). Rainbow Booksellers is only open a couple days per week so make sure to prioritize it if you are wanting to go. I'd planned to take my kiddo to the children's museum, but she fell asleep so that will wait for another trip. I think there are at least a couple children's museum-like places here. And in the downtown area there are several music venues; I've only been to Pabst many years ago, and I'd love to visit the High Life Theatre as well. And soon will attend a Brewers game to see the sausage race live and in person!

This courthouse is the worse courthouse ever | was trying to ask for a continuance…read moreBecause the judge before her did not tell me what class I was approved for, and when I went in person to pick up the paper, only thing it had was the way to schedule the class and phone number | called the people on the paper. They said that I would need my ticket number and the class that a judge approved me for and yes, I did have two months, but y'all didn't give me all the stuff I needed I'm 17 years old plus I have a special learning, disability, reading and writing she was so rude wouldn't even let me speak. I believe she might be racist. her name is. Elizabeth ciacvia Lexus I see why people get lawyers. Shouldn't know human being be treated like that. My court time was for 9 AM. I was up on zoom at 8:30. Something was happening with the zoom so when | logged back on at 10, it finally showed me a different court ID number in password so 1 use that and I even called up to the courthouse before that. She made me wait all the time so she can take me. In had the nerve to be so mean but anyways, they gave me six months supervision without any moving violations and I have to pay them$354 that is crazy

I'd give it zero stars if it was an option the employees at the clerks office won't answer the…read morephon. They don't even speak English well or spanish.They don't try to help at all , I called 16 times today and it had to be the same person but they kept hanging up on me. I'm very disappointed because I'm trying to figure out my court date and they won't help me if I get a warrant it's because they wouldn't help me. It's not my fault I can't understand their choppy English and I have to pay for it .

Not a review of the criminal justice system, I really appreciate historic architecture and this…read more1930s edifice is a brilliant example of American Art Nouveau. Its interesting inside and out, and as long as you don't try to bring in any dangerous weapons, you can visit courtrooms when they are in session if you're respectful.

Yuck. Who likes court besides lawyers and judges? Not me. Parking on street around building and on…read moresurrounding streets. Look for signs because there are some limited time parking spots and you will get ticketed. Super old building. Horrible climate control. If you have to use the bathroom, be sure you are on the right floor. Some have men's only, some have women's only. No unisex or family bathroom. Security at the door was friendly and fast. That's about all I can say.