I can assure you the people grousing about this place would be singing a different tune if they…read moresimply spent one night in Mineola in Nassau County. Its holding before arraignment..obviously they aren't going to put you up in a hotel. Queens central booking is seriously a country club compared to Nassau County(Mineola). They have a phone you can use free of charge as many times as you want while you are waiting to go see the judge..Nassau County you have to either beg the police to let you make a call on their phone BEFORE you leave the precinct OR you have to wait until you get to the jail to use the phone. As far as Accomodations go they have a large holding cell that everyone goes in and for females they have blankets and mattresses to lay on(who knows how often they are cleaned but you're going to want to scrub yourself down regardless after you get out of there to wash the bullpen smell off of you anyway). The officers are actually very nice for the most part. As far as food goes they actually give you a choice..peanut butter or cheese sandwiches. I declined both because I wasn't hungry but let me assure you cheese is a delicacy compared to the Nassau County bullpen bologna sandwiches(and I use the word bologna in the loosest sense of the word..mystery meat is more accurate). I was arrested about 8pm and was processed into central booking around 1am and i saw the judge right after lunch around 3-3:30pm the day after I was pinched so they were pretty good getting me arraigned before the 24 hour mark(for those who aren't savy about the law, NY state law says you have 24 hours from the time you are arrested to be brought up for arraignment). Luckily it wasn't that crowded which obviously can impact the time when you see the judge. Luckily for me my case was small potatoes and I was able to get everything resolved that day in the courtroom(talk to your attorney..misdemeanor cases that are straightforward most likely can be resolved in a timely manner..I'm not an attorney at all obviously if you have a prior record, open case things may not be straightforward but ask your attorney). I was able to put my central booking detour behind me that day without having to return thankfully. All in all as far as holding pens go...if getting arrested is in your night make sure its in Queens. It is a country club compared to the cramped cells you have to sleep in up right with someone else in Mineola, Nassau County!

Don't get arrested it was disgusting some CO and police officers were nice (I'm a girl) but the…read moreplace is disgusting, if you hate the smell of public bathrooms you will be in hell in there . Learn my lesson fr

Came here multiples times over the years for couples getting married. I came either as Witness or…read moreas a family member/friend to support the happy couple. I even came here for my own Civil Marriage Ceremony with hubby- always a 2 day process. A few days in advance to get the marriage license to get it started in the system and then finally actual day to get the marriage ceremony. The policy states "once you obtain your Marriage License, you must wait a full 24 hours before your Marriage Ceremony can be performed unless you obtain a Judicial Waiver." There is generally a long line outside to get into the building, and then line to the reception and then waiting for your number to be call (like at DMV) to sign & pay the fee, and then more waiting for the chapel and then to get into the chapel. The last time I came was for my sister-in-law before COVID 2/20/2020- because it was such a lucky date? There were many couples there in the freezing cold. We waited over an hour outside just to get into the building to the reception. Another 30-40 minute until we got into the chapel. We didn't like the officiant for my sister-in-law's ceremony as she spoke monotone and she was the officiant in the other room. We were called to line up for Room#2 but it was the officiant of Room #1 that called us in. We were surprised because everyone that is on proper line for the rooms were always called into the proper rooms. We had to zig-zag, cross to the other side and skipped the couple infront of Room Door #1. Maybe they switched paperwork because we were Chinese and Room#1 officiant is Chinese (if yes, that maybe is racist?). The officiant's voice ruin the ceremony and was pretty much what everyone talked about afterward. She sound like a monotone robot with no emotions.

Very organized and friendly helpful staff. It's such a lovely part of the City and fun to see the…read morebeautiful brides.

I met there a very kind lawyer. He was so good and so sensitive to my situation. Thanks Howard…read moreSchwartz, you're the best. I will remember you all my life.

Today I enjoyed another lovely breakfast of whole wheat bread with yellow American cheese and…read moreyellow mustard. At first the yellow tones against the gray of the bread was a welcome contrast to the beige walls and cement floor but by the end of the meal it became an assault on the senses and overwhelmed my pallet. I discarded my left overs on the floor and was waiting for desert when one of my dinner mates informed me if I was here any longer he would make me his b!tch. I asked the host if I could have my seat moved but my request was ignored. I promptly gathered my belongings quietly waited for my check but the same rowdy customer told me if I fought back he would tear off my arm and f**k me with it. Over all the experience was one I will cherish and remember for years to come but I can't say I will be eating there again soon

Four stars for the staff that works there. Everyone is polite and respectful…read more Two stars for the building. It's either too hot or too cold. The building is old and needs a face-lift. The scaffolding is up outside but there's no work going on.

I got a summons for jury duty and I was curious if people have yelped the Kings County Supreme…read moreCourt--surprise, surprise--there are reviews. I figure that I'll add mine. I took the train to Borough Hall and it was a short walk. The first day, you get there at 8:30am and go through security--the line might be long but if they have all stations open, it'll move quickly. There's signage for jury duty, which is on the second floor. You'll go in a large room where the orientation would start and they will make statements--if they apply to you, they will lead you to another room (ex. You don't understand basic English, you need child care, you are not a citizen, etc...). after that, if you're still in the room, you'll get called to another room where they call your name again and lead you to the courtroom. You'll meet the judge presiding over the case, he/she will explain what the case is about and will ask if you are unable to serve. This does not mean you get to go home. This particular case was estimated to be two and half weeks long--he said that another case might be longer. I decided to stay but about 75% of the room left. After that, we started the voir dire process where the attorneys on both sides ask the jurors questions to see what they say. After that, we were dismissed for lunch and the attorneys would decide who would be a juror. I was one of the 12 jurors chosen. There were also four alternates. The trial started at that point. We had our own bailiff who would lead us in the courtroom, we could ask questions that she would forward to the judge, etc. We also received juror cards that we had to keep--we needed to show the guard at the front desk so we could be let in the juror room. We would stay in the juror room when we arrived in the morning and when we were not in the courtroom. If you are a juror, you can bring food--just let security know when going through the detectors. You can go out for lunch but once deliberations start, you can't leave the room (there are bathrooms inside the room as well). Also, I would recommend bringing a book or a knitting/crochet project to keep yourself occupied--especially if you happen to be an alternate and deliberations have started. Once the judge dismissed us for deliberation, alternates go in a different room but have to turn in their phones like the regular jurors (they can't deliberate on the case). Once we reached a unanimous verdict and signed off on it, we were led into the courtroom. After giving the verdict, we returned to the juror room, turned in our juror cards and left from a different elevator which took us out a different side of the building. I'm glad we had a different way to leave because the case I was on was for murder and one thing you figure out is that we can't make both sides happy. It's not personal to us as jurors but it's personal to the families and I don't want to get caught up in any retribution because the verdict wasn't favorable. I will say that the guards were friendly, which I didn't expect and the judge in our case was down to Earth. Now, I don't have to do jury duty for another eight years. Although, I learned that teachers love jury duty, which is another conversation.

The marriage department is fairly efficient and the staff are genuinely helpful…read more The records department is a mess.

The courts around Foley Square are composed of several stately and imposing government buildings…read morewith neoclassical elements, including the New York County Supreme Court, Thurgood Marshall US Federal Court, David N. Dinkins Manhattan Municipal Building, Louis J. Lefkowitz State Office Building, US Court of International Trade, Jacob K. Javits Federal Building and Surrogate's Court of New York County. The Supreme Court building is just like you may have seen on TV or in movies*, tall Corinthian columns with a short flight of stairs leading up to the front entrance. Architect Guy Lowell won the contest for design on the building in 1913, its exterior modeled after a Roman temple, and work started 1919, with initial intent to be a circular building. Due to WWI, the plans downsized to a smaller hexagonal structure with a rotunda, and completed in 1927. The court is open to the public 9am-5pm when there are cases proceeding and you are able to sit in, though I have not personally done this before. A security scan/metal detector is required when entering the building. Free tours are available to those interested in learning more about the judicial system, more info available here: https://ww2.nycourts.gov/courts/1jd/supctmanh/Court_tours2.shtml A main point of interest inside is the circular wall mural "Law Through the Ages" in the rotunda, designed by Italian artist Attilio Pusterla and painted between 1934 and 1936. It's divided into six sections depicting pairs of historical figures important to the history of Western law: Assyrian / Egyptian, Hebraic / Persian, Greek / Roman, Byzantine / Frankish, English / early colonial, with the final section portraying George Washington / Abraham Lincoln. Above the seated figures are portraits of six lawgivers: Hammurabi, Moses, Solon, Justinian, Blackstone and John Marshall. *These include most famously: - Miracle on 34th Street (1947) - 12 Angry Men (1957) - The Godfather (1972) - Goodfellas (1990) - Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (1990) - Night Court, television series - Law & Order and its many spinoffs - Cagney & Lacey - Damages - Blue Bloods - Suits, television series

Long lines but courteous staff Helpful. Long wait for elevator. They took someone's glass…read morebottle , but they said to come back to claim It with receipt

I had to venture into the Courthouse today to file paperwork and everyone I came in contact with in…read morethe different rooms and floors were very kind and helpful. They explained everything to me as I stopped at each station and in just a few minutes I'm filed and awaiting notification as to proceed. I hope this good karma holds up when I get in front of the judge to explain the case. I've never done this before but so far I'm enjoying the new venture and learning a lot! The building is clean though old. The good attitude from everyone, even the local police () was refreshing.

I came here twice for name change. Once I lacked documents and returned a week later wihh the…read moreproper documents. I had positive experiences both visits. An Asian man helped me the first visit and was really courteous and informative. An African American lady helped me the second visit and was also courteous and informative. I went early Monday morning. Arrived little before 9am. There was an orderly line for the elevator. The officers directed the line nicely. As with another reviewer: * go up to the 9th floor and take a number. It's all the way at the end of the hall to the right. There is a light hanging on top that shows next number up. *once documents are in good order. It will get stamped and you will be directed to go to the 3rd floor to pay ($65). I paid cash. The cashier will also place several stamps on the forms and attach the receipt. * go back up to the 9th floor. No need to take a number. Hand the forms with the receipt attached to the lady or the window next to her. Wait to be called (by name). * once they call you (about 10 minutes for me), you will choose a date to return to see the judge. I was advise to return for the judge with all originals. The stack of forms they keep. That was my experience. It was professional and smooth. No complaints.

Had a really bad experience with them i have dangerous repairs in my apartment the judge gave my…read morelandlord two stipulations and one court order my landlord did nothing I go back to court the judge gave me paperwork to send to the landlord's lawer for a court day they was really late and they grant them default court inspection was done so they now about these dangerous repairs

This is the Supreme Court in Long Island City. It seems to have a reputation of difficulty if you…read moreare an attorney going here. God help you if you're appearing as a per diem attorney & you have never been here. First off, it's not the easiest building to find. It's BEHIND the Citibank building. Second, finding the ladies room is a pain in the behind. The court security was friendly enough but to find the courtroom you have to be at, you have to actually go to the clerk's office. They don't post a board or have their security person instantly ask you where you're going as it is in other courthouses I've been to. I felt like I was entering some small town courthouse; it definitely has that feel to it. Then at the proceeding I was at, the judge's interns wanted us to do something that neither party was interested in and that as a per diem attorney, came out of left field. We also could have had our matter resolved before the calling of lunch but it wasn't & I had a prior engagement to deal with. That was extremely annoying. Also, is there actually ANYTHING in the way of good food to eat around here? Where would the attorneys going here often hang out for lunch? My ex worked in this area at one time & I remember that being an issue for him.

Come one and all to the place where justice crawls, judges are lazy and favors are handed out to…read morethe regular plaintiff's attorneys. Good luck finding courtesy here. You're better off settling your case with a shoot out at sun down.

I am a sucker for old buildings and fascinating architecture. This particular one to sum up... eh,…read morenothing spectacular. Rather ordinary ECXEPT for those old school nostalgic pay phones. "Do you remember the times .."! They need to invest in soundproof windows though. Great news.. sockets everywhere to plug in those pesky low battery devices. The library is eerily quiet and not expanse, but it will do. A little chit chat is ok.

Believe it or not there is another Supreme Court on this street. The big one, which I'm also used…read moreto going to, is on 60 Centre Street. However, this is where you go if you're suing the NYC MTA or being sued in conjunction with the NYC MTA. I found this out in my per diem assignment & saw someone I know who works in the legal department for the NYC MTA. There is a specific part you go to for that. The security line is shorter, the courthouses are smaller & less formal (you go through a basic door to get into the courthouse instead of down a hallway or through large, imposing doors like at some other courthouses) and the ladies room toilets are a little creepy on the first floor. However, if you need to know what judge you are seeing you can go to room 101 with your index number to find out where to go. FYI, it DOES get packed in the courtroom. At one point, it got hot in mine so I was very grateful someone opened a window in there. A lot less formal than 60 Centre or some other courthouses in the area.

My recent initial visit and experience at the Brooklyn Surrogate Court was extremely frustrating to…read moresay the least. I was directed to two different departments before I finally reached the right place to do my business, (Probate Department ) There, I was met by someone who could certainly benefit from some training in people skills. When you are employed to work with the public in this compacity, you must possess patience, professionalism and certainly some empathy as you are dealing with people who have lost a love one. I experienced none of this. But, I must give credit, where credit is due. Upon my return to the Probate Court Office a couple of days later, I encountered an employee who possessed all of the qualities I mentioned above!! She was exceptional and made the daunting process tolerable. I thank her!! They should definitely put her in charge of training her fellow employees! I'm rating my experience with 4 stars only because of her, otherwise it would be a 1 or 2.

Our experience is with the Bronx Surrogate's Court, particularly the Compulsary Accounting Dept…read more The Clerk who handled our case was extremely helpful and patient. He was knowledgeable, thorough and guided us through the complicated process. It took months, as all court proceedings do, but the process was seamless through his help. Thank you LW!