County Clerk's office: perfectly on time for my appointment. Helped with all the various paperwork,…read morefriendly staff even pointed out how I could do some things myself and save significant money. A really polite staff made the experience simple and actually took way less time than I expected.

The main courthouse is centrally located in downtown Somerville on 20 North Bridge Street. There…read moreare plenty of places across the street to grab a sandwich, or get a cup of coffee. The court itself has a new wing and an historic wing. . The Old Historic Wing is just off the main corridor. Once inside you can see all the beauty from yesteryear. There are gold columns, and ornate carvings. There is so much history and character. There are several metered lots to park in. I prefer lot # 7 off of High Street. Make sure you bring plenty of quarters. It's 50 cents per hour. If attending court, it could take hours. I would suggest minimum of 4 hrs. Otherwise,you will have to walk back and put in more money to avoid getting a ticket. I would suggest arriving 15-20 minutes before your court time. There is usually some type of sign in and each floor has seating. I've been coming here for 4 years now, Domestic Violence, Divorce, and Child Support/ Alimony non payments I've had quite a bit of ups and downs because each department is run differently and communication is not the best with each other. Always make a copy of everything you submit to the court. Paperwork gets easily lost. If you mail it send it return receipt . The security personnel are very professional and friendly when asked a question and do a great job! They are very strict with cell phone use, and no photos or taping is allowed. Somerset County Courthouse is very over crowded. There aren't enough judges to hear all the cases and it can take months to get a court date with a judge. Seating in the different courtrooms are packed so sometimes plaintiffs and defendants are seated near each other or out in the halls. If you are handicapped or need assistance please call ahead and make special arrangements. There is also a full time interpreter for people who speak Spanish. The court is very good with this. When it comes to domestic violence there needs to be more training. The staff and the court really don't understand what truly goes on, and in my case really did more harm then good. There should be several domestic violence advocates, and counselors on the premises at all times to help battered women. Judges shouldn't allow the victims to be re-victimized and be put on trial and made to relive the nightmares all over again. There truly needs to be stricter enforcement when both parties sign a settlement agreement which supersedes the court order. If one parent doesn't follow it then there should be swift and immediate action. Otherwise, why bother having a settlement agreement. The only way to correct this is to file a $50 motion for each dispute, and wait for another trial.. Motions are costly and take way too long to get results which leave a lot of mom's helpless , homeless, and broken. If you have any problems at the courthouse contact the Ombudsman . ( In the Judiciary, the ombudsman is a neutral staff person who answers questions, addresses concerns from the public and is responsible for enhancing customer service in the courts. The ombudsman provides a bridge between the courts and the community, to enhance public access and improve customer service.)

This place is beautiful! Worth taking a little walk through of history. The details in the ceilings…read moreand fixtures are amazing.

I've done jury duty in Camden and Mays Landing, and the experience is usually not too bad. However,…read morethis place sucks. You park in a garage that's four blocks away. You'll be asked for change at least twice on your way to the courthouse. Don't bother bringing any drinks with you-- you'll be made to throw them out at the security checkpoint yet encouraged to go to the second floor coffee shop and buy more. After being thoroughly scanned, you'll be made to wait, single file, while someone manually goes through jury information cards using an early 1980's paper system. (Make sure you ask for them to validate your parking garage ticket, because they may not ask you.) After this laborious process, you're made to wait in a courtroom where there's very little room to move around-- forget about getting in and out of the rows to use the bathroom. On top of all that, it's literally refrigerator temperature in the middle of summer. The only good things about this place are the employees (kind, efficient, and pleasant) and the Wifi. Bring your tablet, a heavy sweater, a lot of patience...and an empty bladder.

Excellent service! They are way ahead than other counties. You can apply online as well and just…read morebring pertinent documents in person. Saves a lot of time if you're a busy bee. The staff are very nice and friendly. I'd like to say thank you and you are truly a public servers.

Sentenced me to 35 years in prison. The trial was fast though. So I got that going for meread more

Well here we go again…read more.. Still NO negatives...and one is TRULY needed here. I am not sure where to begin... ....other then if I wasn't living it, I would NOT BELIEVE IT or was I in a John Grisham novel!!! It's is a circus here, they don't listen...they just respond.... They have NO idea how they are affecting people's lives....toying with their emotions, their future...their monies..... ...they are just there for a pay check.... JUSTICE ....the moral principle determining just conduct.... MORAL-of, relating to, or concerned with the principles or rules of right conduct or the distinction between right and wrong; ethical: moral attitudes.. PRINCIPLES -an accepted or professed rule of action or conduct: a person of good moral principles... INTEGRITY -adherence to moral and ethical principles; soundness of moral character; honesty... These words above are not RECOGNIZED or UNDERSTOOD in this courthouse... I do not feel safe walking around inside there alone anymore...just don't know who I might bump into. They have made me feel fearfully and unsafe WHEN being inside CHESTER COUNTY COURT HOUSE. And that's just dealing with them in a family law matter, I can't imagine having to deal with them on a complicated issue. THINK LONG and HARD, CAUSE YOUR BEST INTEREST CERTAINLY isn't THEIRS....

Went on a *SATURDAY* to get passports for my 3 kids. The lady helping us was on fire! Like a…read moremachine! She sped us through the process and it was so easy. You do have to enter via Orange Street on the weekends and walk down a pathway. But it was such a great experience compared to a post office!

This imposing marble structure, dating back to 1872, is the County Seat of Delaware County, the…read moresecond version since the Eastern part of the old Chester County was carved out into its own Delaware County in 1784 and 24 years since the county seat of Delaware County was transfered from Chester to the newly created Borough of Media. Entering this building is a step back in the history of the United States. The earliest European settlements in the area were not English, but Swedish, back to the 1640s. And the history of the area is vividly displayed in the exhibits and pictures in the courthouse as well as the many statues surrounding the expansive grounds. Much of the historical statuary in the area is devoted to the Civil War, which claimed an inordinate number of patriots from Delaware County fighting to maintain our country as one union. Other than the mandatory security screening at the entrance, the building is very accessible, one scant block from the 101 SEPTA Trolley and four blocks from the Media train station. Parking on the other hand, is a hassle and meter only.

How the Mercer County Courthouse (civil) is rated depends on what side of the bar you find…read moreyourself. If you are a plaintiff seeking justice for a wrong done to you, you will likely find a fair level of compensation for pain and suffering or breach of contract, and feel some satisfaction with your experience in the building. However, as a defendant it is more likely you will dread what this institution has done to you. All matters of social interactions that go sideways can find themselves being evaluated and judged here, although those that cross the criminal line will be heard and disposed of at the criminal courthouse a few blocks away. The four story hall of justice was originally designed for both civil and criminal cases and although less than 20 years old, legal conflicts have risen so fast that not only a second new building was needed just for the bad boys, and a third (the currently being renovated old courthouse annex) for the county prosecutor staff. The taxpayers can't be happy about that. There aren't enough judges to hear the cases that don't settle, so the wait for your day in court is often years after the events that began the long course to an uncertain outcome. It is frustrating and unpleasant, yet it is the system chosen to resolve conflicts with confrontations minimized. Oh, and the elevators are as slow as the slog to justice.

We went here to apply for guardianship for our autistic son and parking was available with metered…read moreparking. Security guards at entrance with metal detectors and asked them what floor for guardianship and they had no idea. Went to 4 th floor for civil cases as told by a friend and the officers there had no idea either but we found it in my paperwork application and on yelp on my phone. Thank goodness at least they were nice about everything. I forgot two signatures and raced back a second time before closing time with doors locked upstairs and the lady at the guardianship office let me in. Thank goodness! Hope our application gets approved soon.

Okay Suffolk -Man would love to be a Lawyer…read more Oh yeah how high and Hops -(: can only know.. But if they offer me a job be amazing lawyer win ever cases kick rock with it -Nice courts house pretty big -Let's get me a layer job ha (: But lest my case can be a life time movie at this point telling myself that with respect to the judge- But feel indeed that any judge wanna have me as there're partner feel free to reach out high hope with only no college experience-But they say the smartest comes all around feel free gladly to be a Lawyer partner with judge ‍ to -- Don't struggles with Suffolk stay cool Don't stress

Cameras in courtrooms and no more back door deals. Lawyers and judges drag cases out until your…read morekids college fund you were saving is taken by legal fees.

The Clarkson S. Fisher Federal Building and Courthouse on East State Street, Trenton, NJ, was built…read morein 1932 in the Renaissance style and has undergone several renovations over the past decades to increase security. The post office that once occupied the first floor was removed because it attracted too many people and due to the inaccessibility of convenient parking. DHS eliminated street parking in front of the building because of the risks realized in Oklahoma City. My first law office in Trenton was down the block, and I still find myself in the neighborhood for the Trenton Transportation Center and state offices nearby. Recently I had a few legal matters inside the courthouse, and found my way to the courtrooms on the upper floors for conferences and oral arguments. The chambers and courtrooms are large, high ceilinged and somber compared to the local courts, and give a sense of decorum and dignity that reflects the seriousness of the issues handled there. Just ascending in the elevators and walking the halls brings forth gravitas. So, I enjoyed the time there. The arguments by both sides; the close questioning by the magistrate and judge, and even the settlement negotiations beyond the heavy doors of the inner sanctum. Even better when we succeeded. Not that anyone should want to be called to court there on the wrong end of an indictment or a civil dispute, but if you find yourself there for a less oppressive reason, take a few moments to appreciate the impressive marble, polished wood and heavy oil portraits that contribute to the history of the U. S. Judiciary, and the awesomeness it brings to your day in court.

It was a surprisingly PLEASANT experience. I was here a couple of days ago with my friend. She was…read morethere to contest a speeding ticket and we were both concerned that it would be this HUGE ordeal. It was raining, we were kinda running late. We arrived 5 mins before her appointment at 2:30pm, walked in, went through the metal detectors, everyone was friendly and greeted us, gave us directions to exactly where we needed to go... my friend spoke to a woman and told her the situation, she then spoke to a judge, signed a paper, paid her ticket and we were done. From the moment we walked in, handled the ticket, paid and walk back out... I would say it took no more than ten minutes... I would lean more towards eight minutes. Everyone was super friendly and the place was just about empty. It was appreciated.

Surprisingly, things went really well. No drama, no chaos, everyone followed instructions, judge…read morecame out quickly and got right to dealing with your tickets. The judge in courtroom A (white older guy with a blonde toupee) was fair, funny and allowed you to explain what happened. Both tickets ($122 each) for not signing my registration card and allegedly making an "illegal" U turn were dismissed. They said I owed $75 bucks from 2003?!?! Really? I was advised to write the administrative judge to get that thrown out. Oh, if you ever get pulled over by a very very nasty officer like I did, google their full name and district, you'll be surprise what comes up about them. Typically where there is smoke, there is fire!! Remember to do everything with a big SMILE, it irritates people and can turn a bad situation around!