Horrible clerks Criminal clerks…read more Ryan bosely and devise Scott unprofessional with record keeping Lose evidence Inaccurate

The Norfolk General District Court opened maybe 8-10 years ago, replacing the old courthouse (which…read moreis less than a 5-minute walk from the current courthouse). This venue is obviously much nicer - climate controlled, cleaner with modern upgrades and facilities, and even a snack room (with vending machines only). I visited this facility 7 times in August/September for jury duty - even the jury waiting room is nice. It's roomier than the old courthouse's jury waiting room and the city employees I've encountered there are pleasant and helpful. If there's one complaint I have, it's the "no cellphones allowed" rule. I understand the reasons why, but maybe restricting them from just the courtrooms (this is coming from a juror's perspective, mind you) would hold better value. As a potential juror, waiting around with only HGTV on the tv is a drag. At the least, I can use my phone to read, listen to music (or podcasts), and even get some work done. I know I can bring my own reading material (which I did), but who wants to carry extra stuff to a venue when there's no immediate parking? The closest garage is MacArthur Center - the walk isn't bad at all. But I don't want to carry any more than is necessary. I ended up doing so only because I couldn't bring in my cell. There are lockers at the first floor lobby, but I never carry change. And security is inconsistent when it comes to the metal detector and what you can and cannot bring in (i.e., medication and types of water bottles). Oh well, I will chalk up my jury duty as a learning experience. I learned plenty about our justice system as well as the Norfolk General District Court. The facility is fantastic, but getting inside is an inconvenience. Luckily for me, it's not an everyday thing. JV

Me and my husband went to get married and the line was pretty long but the clerks were all amazing!…read moreMake sure that you leave yours phones in your car! Or store them in the lockers that they have inside for a small fee!

I recently took a trip to the Norfolk Circuit Court Clerk's Office as I was in need of a passport…read more The passport office is located on the 7th floor. Things to note about the entire building: - NO phones OR even smartwatches allowed. There are tiny little lockers available for rent in the lobby for a small fee of $0.25, so bring your coins (no cards or any other form of payment is accepted). That's why there are barely any photos on this page. - security check on the main floor as soon as you walk in through the doors - street parking is pretty scarce since the building is next to a tram station. I parked in the lot behind the building across the street and walked over. It's run by the City of Norfolk, so the fees weren't bad. Things to note about the passport office: *This is the only passport office in this area that will take walk-ins. Most of all the other locations I called were appointments only. I live in Chesapeake and the one in Chesapeake City Hall didn't have an appointment until October. Thanks, but no thanks. I need to fly way sooner than that. *One of the ladies that worked the line that day was the friendliest government employee I have ever come across LOL. She was just the nicest person! Super efficient, informative and genuinely wanted to help! *You can take your passport photos here, I'm sure, for a fee. I did not know this so I just got my photos done at a Walgreens, but had I known, that would have saved me some time, especially since I was in a rush to get the passport. *Expedited service really only saves you a day or so, so the extra fee is not really worth it. *This makes me nervous, but they took the original copy of my identification which is my citizenship certificate. They say they will mail it back, which I am sure they will, but it's still nerve wrecking! *They charge fees if you pay by credit card, so if you want to save a few dollars, bring your checkbook! Stay safe, Friends!

Came here for DMV Select to transfer a car title to my friend who bought my car and we waited in…read morelike literally less than 2 minutes before we were seen. This location doesn't do IDs, but they do titles, registration, license plates at least. There's parking on East Street, but there's not a lot of it and they're only 45minute spots with towing enforced.

Thanks for giving me a parking ticket in the downtown area for absolutely no reason. They put up a…read moresign that was misleading and gave me a ticket for parking after 12pm. (Refer to pic) (Everyone that parked there that day got a ticket as I saw the parking ticket guy gladly giving every car parked a ticket. May be he need to learn to read his own sign first?) So be careful if you park anywhere downtown because they obviously don't know how to write clear signs nor will they accept their fault for doing so. Not to mention, there is absolutely nothing to see in the downtown area to begin with so don't bother visiting. Also, this whole city is dying, businesses are either leaving or already left long time ago. MacArthur mall is empty, the whole city is dirty and run down, buildings are falling apart. I regretted moving here the second I got here, so I'm moving out now. I will pay this insulting ticket and get out of here because I am SO excited to move out of this hole. The signs they put up are a joke. This whole city is a joke. Way to get great business in the downtown area by giving away parking tickets wrongfully! Keep up the great work city of Norfolk, should be called city of no folks because at this rate, no one in their right minds would live here.

All right so here it is. The Norfolk Department of Public Health is on the Eastern Virginia Medical…read moreCenter campus across Brambleton Ave from Sentara Norfolk General. It is surrounded by the CHKD building and the Fort Norfolk Plaza. There is limited parking there as it shares a lot with the Strelitz Diabetes Center. It is on the ground floor in the back to the left that the EVMS HOPES free clinic is located. You can also come here for STI checks and TB clinics. I'm not ecstatic about how the clinics are run here. The HOPES clinic is great. Of course it is, it's run by EVMS students! But the other clinics are less than optimal. Anyways, it is free for the most part so there really shouldn't be any complaining.

Hopes Clinic offers sound medical care with prescriptions including refills. Also for women a…read morereferral to another clinic for pap tests and mammograms also free. Both have been lifesavers during unemployment.

The only thing that could be done better is the difference between the time date on the invitation…read moreand the security. The security guard says come back in fourteen minutes...but arrived 29 minutes before the appointment...letter says no more than 30. Otherwise the whole process took less than half an hour and treated very professionally and courteously by the staff. Bravo!

Everyone was very friendly and helpful…read more By the time you get in the premises, you 'll be welcomed with warm smile. I come 10 minutes earlier prior to my appointment and they directly approach me of what I needed. Fast and efficient service. Good luck and more power.

Before I begin I would like to say that this review is based solely upon my personal experiences…read moreand my personal experiences alone, so without further ado let's begin!. I have been at this location on a number of occasions, but it's been quite a while from what I can remember. This review is just on the fact that I visited for the restroom facility only! I will update my review when I return for other reasons. Thank you for reading!.

Was clean and quiet but don't expect to drink coffee or anything while studying/doing school work…read morebecause you're not allowed which I find absurd. Gentleman was nice when he told me it's not allowed but I definitely find it a little ridiculous people can't have a drink while sitting and doing their work as it's a very common thing for people to do. Would recommend studying elsewhere.

Great group of volunteer firefighters. They have supported my community ever since moving her in…read more2001. They always appear to be friendly, professional, and care about what they are doing.

Getting an E-ZPass is always somewhat annoying but this location is one what you can quality for…read moretoll relief. If you make less than 65k, apply for half off your downtown-midtown tunnel fares by taking your last 2 months of pay stubs or your w-2 as proof of income and you'll be able to qualify for the year.

Before I start I would like to say that this review is based solely upon my personal experiences…read moreand my personal experiences alone, so without further ado let's begin!. I came here to renew a contract I have with them to drive my vehicle through their tunnels. This contract has to be renewed every 12 months. I took care of it, now I'm under contract under next year around this time. If you live in certain within certain city limits, and meet other personal requirements, you may be eligible for a discount rate every time you pass through there tunnels. Check out their website for more details!.