Glendale Courthouse is an amazing place! I know court isnt the place to be but I commend all…read morejudges, public defenders and lawyers and the staff is great too!!! If you got in trouble go to Glendale courthouse to make it right with the law!!

IMPORTANT: To find your designated filing courthouse, use this link:…read morehttp://www.lacourt.org/filinglocatornet/ui/filingsearch.aspx The clerks here know what they are doing and they are direct in their instructions to you. The clerks will not fill the forms out for you and there is no self-help center at this courthouse so unfortunately, there is no staff member to ask for help. I didn't want to hire a lawyer to complete my petition for a name change so I went to the online help center and used the online tutorial to complete the necessary forms AND apply for a fee waiver; I qualified and did not have to pay the $435.00 in court fees. Here is the link to the California Self-Help Center that can save you time and money: http://www.courts.ca.gov/selfhelp.htm Finding the court where I had to file my case was also a new experience (I went to the Long Beach Courthouse first and that was not the correct courthouse!) You have to file your casework with the appropriate courthouse that handles your case. MAKE SURE YOU BRING TWO COPIES OF YOUR CIVIL CASE FOR THE CLERK. DON'T STAPLE THEM UNTIL THE CLERK REVIEWS THE PAPERWORK. TIP: There is no parking at this courthouse. The parking lot is for employees only. Park on the street but the meters are coins only, no credit cards. You can also park a few blocks away and avoid paying meter fees. If you require personal assistance completing your legal paperwork and there is no self-help center near you, visit http://www.lawhelpca.org/ to locate a non-profit legal aid center that can assist you. I also recommend Community Lawyers, a non profit agency that I had the privilege of volunteering for. You can contact them here: http://www.community-lawyers.org/ Best of luck!

Office of the Registrar-Recorder is on Burton Way in Beverly Hills. This office is an extension to…read morethe BH courthouse. Parking on Redford Drive is free for 1 hour and there are limited metered parking spots. As many times as I've been here, this here is my first review. Most of the posted reviews are from people who were newly married and registered their coupledom commitment at this office and had pleasant experiences...because well, they just got married and are looking to live life happily ever after ...and I say Good Luck that...lol. The high divorce statistics are against you, maybe or maybe not, you'll be back in this courthouse to probably file for Divorce :( This office has nice helpful staff, but never enough pre and post COVID. This office is where you also pay for all the fines, court fees and parking related offenses and penalties. With all the parking and 'alleged' speeding tickets I've gotten, I feel I'm supporting the parking department :(( Out in the hallway of this office are a couple computers for public use to manage your case/file/violation online, and if the computer system is not down and is functioning/operational, I suggest you manage it online and PRINT a receipt for your PROOF. That saves you time, a trip to this recorder's office and shortens the long wait time here. While in line, sometimes a staffer will help and advise you and sometimes will help resolve your issue on the spot. With the ongoing COVID pandemic, most municipal courthouse and offices are closed, but I am glad this office is open even if hours are limited.

My entire experience at Beverly Hills court was great!! Our marriage license took like 10 mins…read more Little line and friendly fast service. I scheduled my court ceremony for the following week Wednesday at 11:30am.. Ok confession time: I was 45 mins late because (traffic) and our marriage officiant left to lunch. The rules are if you're late you must reschedule.. But after the receptionist screamed at me for being late she was able to squeeze me in at 1:30pm :)) I was so thankful!!! I got married last Wednesday and my officiant was funny and sweet! Chapel is classy and chic with Hollywood glam black and white wedding portraits. My husband and I are so happy with everything, this is the best place to get married!

I write this as someone who just completed jury duty at this Courthouse. All the staff were…read morehelpful, welcoming, informative, and often humorous. Ms. Garcia as the jury wrangler was brilliant and considerate. You can have confidence when she's "on the case." Judge F.M. Tavelman is fair, considerate, and obviously loves the law, his job, and this country second to none. I was actually disappointed to complete my jury service. Lots of kudos.

Do your best to never have to pay a ticket or fine, or have to see a judge for other matters…read more Burbank Judges and Courthouse does not play around. I have seen them arrest people here. Parking is almost impossible to find here. You will have to park at some of the meters, or take a risk in parking in the residential areas. I have gotten away with it before. I took care of my ticket here, and everything went Ok I Dory. Lines are terrible here to pay a fine, or get a extension.

The historic and architecturaly impressive Pasadena City Hall is a must see when visiting…read morePasadena,California! The Pasadena City Hall building is beautiful from both sides of the structure as well as through the hallways and interior areas as well! The City Hall makes for a terrific family or solo visit and features loadsof photo ops! This City Hall is so picturesque that professional photographers use the City Hall as the background for stunning wedding and portrait images! Nearby is downtown Pasadena with lots to do,see,eat,drink and shop for a wonderful days visit! Plenty of parking and lodging nearby to stay after the day is done! Highly recommended! . . . #pasadenacityhall #Pasadena #crowncity #ilovepasadena #godisgood

I was at the Awesome Pasadena City Hall Juneteenth Celebration. There was roller skating available,…read morefood trucks, Accai Bowls, Art vender and really good music! The Pasadena City Hall building is Beautiful. It is definitely one of the most unique city hall building in all of the United States! The atmosphere was fun, and relaxing.

If you want a SUPER QUIET place to work/study with NO ONE around, THIS IS THE PLACE! There is a…read morelaw library here that ANYONE can study in. It's open the same hours as the courthouse, which are business hours (hard to find the hours on the site.) The library has great views of a garden--very peaceful--and the building is historic. The chairs are old though and not that comfortable, but you can't have everything. There are tables and large study carrels. You have to go through security to get in (It's the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals) but the guards are cool. They understand law students. And if you get bored, you can wander into a court room and hear some arguments. FREE PARKING across the street in the lot.

a once magnificent hotel from the glory days of pasadena, this still-imposing building now houses a…read morecourts. i visited on an architectural jaunt and relived the days of yore.

I'm not sure how to say this, but beware parking around the courthouse!…read more I had a medium size rat hitchhike in my car back home with me! There has been no other activity prior at my place of residence (5 years)! This had cost me close to $3,000 of repair and maintenance. Do not leave food in your car parking in Pasadena!

My experience with the PPA was extremely disappointing and highlighted serious flaws in both the…read moreprocess and the judgment of the assigned assessor, Cristina Vasquez. Communication was inconsistent, follow‑through was minimal, and I had to repeatedly reach out just to get basic clarity. But the most concerning issues came from the assessment itself. During the interview, Cristina claimed that I "knew the PPA date," which is simply not true. While a date had been tentatively set, the respondent failed to appear, and the judge clearly stated on the record that the PPA could not move forward until she filed her waiver. That instruction came directly from the court, not from me. Cristina dismissed this fact and delivered her response in a condescending tone, as if I had ignored instructions that never existed. The interview she conducted was surface‑level. She didn't witness the actual behavior that matters, including the emotional escalation and statements my daughter has made. Important issues were mentioned once and never followed up on. The evaluation relied on brief snapshots instead of the full reality, and it showed. What makes this even more troubling is Cristina's final recommendation. She decided it was appropriate to uproot my children from the only stable home they've ever had in California, their school, their medical providers, their routines, and their entire extended family, and move them to another state with only their mother and no other family support whatsoever. Every member of their mother's family lives here in Los Angeles, not in Oregon. The recommendation ignores their history, their stability, and the actual facts presented. If you're expecting a thorough, balanced, or reality‑based evaluation, that was not my experience. The process is flawed, the interview is incomplete, and the final recommendation does not reflect the children's best interests or the facts of their lives.

JURY SERVICE I hate…read morethis location, so I tried to switch my court venue for Jury Service. Unless you have to take more than three buses to get here or you have a medical excuse, forget it. On the plus side, there are fewer courtrooms here than Stanley Mosk, so you have a better chance of getting dismissed. Parking is right beneath the building. Show your jury summons, and you can park for free. There are plenty of spaces, but it is like a dungeon - dark! I found the elevator and took it to the first floor. Then, I had to get out, exit the building, and go through security. The line was short, and the process was quick. Then, I took an elevator to the 8th floor to the Jury Room. It's big and comfortable, but we aren't allowed to take photos of it. They way they handle juries is different than the last time I was here. We were told there are two groups - a morning panel and an afternoon panel. I was in the morning panel. Within 30 minutes, we were separated into two groups and sent to a department. Everything is done by number, probably to preserve anonymity, so the informative baliff had us line up in numerical order. I was number 2, so I thought I would be in and out of there promptly. Nope. Now, they interview everyone on the panel, which was about 38 people, before dismissing anyone. Once we took our assigned seats, the judge thanked us and gave us a rundown on how things were going to proceed. Then, she excused us for lunch. Unless you're a fast food junkie, pack yours! There is no cafeteria here, and the vending machines are pathetic. There was one food truck outside, and McDonald's and Subway were across the street on Washington Blvd. It's a food desert. When we returned at 1:30PM, we each had to stand up and answer a list of 11 heavy duty questions since it was a DUI case. It was fascinating and surprising to hear some of the answers. By the end of the day, everyone had responded, and we were instructed to return the next morning at 10:30AM. Beware: my courtroom, Department 75 is a meat locker, so bring a ski jacket! Plus, the air conditioner makes cringy inconsistent sounds that are annoying. The building itself is old and feels antiquated, but it gets the job done. The next day, once we were seated, the judge dismissed a number of people. I wasn't one of them. Then, the defense attorney spoke to us. She asked us all a few specific questions, and we had to respond by raising our hand, or not. Then, she asked certain people about their responses. Next, the prosecutor described his method. He, too, asked the group questions, which we replied by raising our hands, or not. Then, he asked particular people things. When that was over, the prosecutor dismissed one person. Then the defense attorney dismissed me. I had to return to the 8th floor to pick up that all-important piece of paper proving I had served for two days. All in all, employees at this courthouse were kind and helpful. Thankfully, everyone tries to make this experience as efficient as possible. Civic duty done!

Many people hate courthouses and it seems this one in particular because they associate them with…read morenegative experiences like traffic court, fines, involuntary jury duty, or the like. But it isn't the courthouse's fault! As far as courthouses go, this one is decent, even though it is getting a bit old and isn't in the best area of the city. There is ample parking in the area, and it is much cheaper than the other downtown courthouse (Stanley Mosk). The interior is clean and isn't really falling apart (yet), though it was clearly built in the 1970s or 1980s. Security to get in is typically quite efficient. Also, make sure to check the location of your courtroom - just because it says Department 65, does not mean it is on the sixth floor! That particular department is on the third floor by the way. As far as courthouses go, this place could be much worse. Four stars easily.

This review is for their phone service ONLY! I've yet to go in and will write a review after…read more I've been trying to get my name changed on my birth certificate and every single effing courthouse I've called (from LA to Pasadena) has just been an automated system with ridiculous and stupid hours to call in. Glendale was soooooo easy to get ahold of. Just under 2 minutes someone was answering questions for me courteously and efficiently. I'm very happy with their phone services

Be prepared to take off all metal from you as you walk in. You walk into a metal detector and they…read morehave a X-ray machine to see what is in your belongings. After that you can ask if they are kind enough to help where you need to go. Place hasn't changed one bit, old school court building. Had to get a inspection on my 3rd rear light and Sheriff Officer White assisted me and was awesome, big thank you to the big guy. Then I had to pay for the inspection, $17 bucks (cash or check only). After that I had to go to the 2nd floor to clear the ticket and show proof of insurance. Long wait time but I'm sure it gets much longer during the day since I went around 3pm. 4 windows but only 1.5 workers helping. Molasses moves faster. Got the fix up ticket almost 3 weeks ago and it still isn't in the system so I have to return then pay a additional $50 just to show them my printed out up to date proof of insurance. Guy at window stated just come closer to the due date... Wow Funny that when you get pulled over they check on your insurance to see if it's valid, at least I remember they did, now they don't bother and even though your policy number stays the same the officer couldn't simply check it was current. Well here is to that lazy officer and thank you for being such a profiling genius (sarcasm). Last time I was here was over 20 years ago. Hoping that in 20 years they have better staff, take credit cards and provide parking oh and have updated facilities...

I came here a few years ago, had to go to court to file for something and I would say the line and…read morewait is insane! However, I understand why it takes time and shouldn't be mad. Most of the staff are really nice, in the morning I see everyone say hi and greet each other warmly. The security breaks the ice so when you enter they help me feel at ease (not all of them but the ones I met were nice.). The long wait times and line is probably what most of the issues arise. It's a lot to go through and it can be confusing when our fate They have numbered rooms, benches, snack chops, directories, escalators and elevators, restrooms, cafeteria, and water dispensers. There are several entrances and exits, I'm used to the one at the 4th floor which enters through Grand Ave, but I forgot that it wasn't the first floor.

My review is based on my personal experience as a self-represented homeowner in Los Angeles…read moreSuperior Court, Stanley Mosk Courthouse, Department 16, before Judge Steve Cochran. This has been one of the worst court-service experiences I have ever had. As a self-represented litigant dealing with serious homeowner safety issues, I felt unheard, dismissed, and trapped in a process that did not provide meaningful access to justice. I filed a civil case after paying Villa Bella Construction / Kip Connors approximately $103,000 for an ADU project that, in my experience, was left incomplete, unsafe, and damaged. My case involves serious construction issues, including unsafe electrical conditions, water intrusion, loss of use, and substantial mitigation costs. I had to pay more than $60,000 out of pocket to mitigate and repair dangerous conditions. My court filings also explain that I paid the contractor more than $100,000, the ADU remained incomplete and unusable, and my family was living with unsafe electrical conditions. What has been most frustrating is that my case was stayed for arbitration even though arbitration became financially inaccessible to me. I attempted to proceed in arbitration, but the required fees created a major barrier. Instead of being allowed to move forward in court, I was left stuck without a real merits forum -- not meaningfully in arbitration and not meaningfully in court. From my perspective, that is not justice. That is a procedural trap. This was not a simple private disagreement. The safety and regulatory facts were serious. CSLB investigated the contractor and, based on my understanding, referred the matter to the Attorney General's Office for disciplinary action / possible license revocation. OSHA and LADBS issues were also part of the broader record. In my view, this was a homeowner safety and accountability case involving alleged defective work, unsafe conditions, and major financial harm. I was also very disturbed by how the court treated the safety concerns connected to the contractor dispute. After I sued, there was a gun-threat issue involving the contractor, and I obtained a restraining order. In court, I felt the seriousness of that threat was minimized. My understanding of Judge Cochran's comment was essentially that people can get angry when they are sued. As a homeowner and mother already dealing with unsafe construction conditions, that was shocking to me and made me feel completely unprotected. The court process itself was also extremely frustrating. In my personal experience, some staff interactions felt rude, dismissive, and unhelpful. Getting basic procedural help or clear information as a self-represented person was far more difficult than it should be. On top of that, I was told the court reporter transcript could take approximately 5-6 weeks. In 2026, waiting more than a month for a transcript when a litigant is trying to seek writ review or protect their rights is unacceptable. If the system cannot provide timely transcripts, then the court needs serious modernization. At minimum, technology and AI-assisted transcription should be explored because the current process is painfully slow and outdated. I understand courts are busy and judges have difficult calendars. But from my experience, Department 16 did not adequately recognize the real-life impact of keeping a homeowner trapped in a stayed case where arbitration was financially inaccessible. The practical result felt extremely unfair: the contractor could avoid the civil case moving forward, while I remained responsible for emergency repairs, loss of use, and the cost of making my property safe. My honest experience with Stanley Mosk Courthouse and Department 16 left me feeling unheard, unprotected, and without meaningful access to justice. A self-represented homeowner should not be left in limbo for months when there are documented safety issues, major financial damages, a restraining-order issue, and an arbitration forum that closed because the fees were not affordable. Based on my personal experience, this court process felt cold, slow, dismissive, and deeply unfair to a self-represented homeowner trying to protect her family and property.

Located at the corner of Olive and Third St, across the Burbank Courthouse. This is a three level…read morebuilding composed of management and recruitment services in the ground floor, payroll and finance in second, purchasing and workers related matters in third. There's an elevator right in front of entrance to peruse in going up and down the offices. However, the general public is allowed only at the ground floor specifically the workforce connection and live scan areas. Free two hour limited parking is available in the city lot. There's also three parking spots available right in front of the building in Olive. No parking is allowed at Third St. No restroom is available for the general public. If you will need one, you will have to walk towards the Community Development Building. Personnel in the workforce connection who assist the public in job hunting are very friendly. Computers, printers, copiers, fax machine, phones, newspapers, and job postings are provided to job seekers free. However, there's a $6 fee for typing certifications. Chuck who does the live scan fingerprinting is always very efficient. He does his job with ease which can be attributed to many years of experience. There's never a line because an appointment is required for fingerprinting.