Great judge. So nice. Was a little worried at first as it was open seating, but my name was…read moreeventually called and my case was heard. I'm unsure if I would want to return, but if I ever do have a noise complaint again this is my top choice.

This library doesn't seem to have changed since I was a wee one looking through children's books, a…read moreteenager coming to take a look at free magazines available, and even as an adult doing research for a class. The daily story times are engaging and fun, consistently packed and with staff that are full of energy, smiles and at the ready to clap and cheer for everyone! A great selection of books, especially for children and youth, taking up two floors!

I was amazed how easy it wad to use the Bellingham public library! It's easy to search books online…read moreand put hold on books if needed. Their self-checkout system is very simple to use. While the building (the downtown location) is old, the books are very well organized and kept clean. My only "complaint" is their hours on the weekend. They are only open from 1pm to 5pm on Sunday. Otherwise, "I Love My Library"!

The staff at this facility were OUTSTANDING! We are moving to Washington from out of state and…read moreneeded new license plates. They were patient, helpful, and considerate in assisting us, and were just as helpful in a follow-up call. Great people!

the ladies who work here are so so kind and truly want to help, the registration office on lakeway…read moreis the complete opposite, go here for renewing your registration !!

Got that ballot all filled out but don't have any stamps? Waited until the morning of election day…read moreand want your vote counted before the national results are posted? No worries 'cuz you're in luck: there are several drop boxes located around Whatcom County, including this very handy drive-up spot near the main courthouse downtown. The easiest way to access the drop box is via the well-marked entrance off of Grand Street between Central and Flora. Look for the handy sidewalk signage marking the entrance, ease your car into line with other voters, and sidle on up to the weathered blue drop box to insert your ballot through the handy slot. You don't even have to get out of your car! And after doing your civic duty, simply make a quick turn to the exit on Flora Street. Pro tip: feeling like a little liquid courage before or after voting? Artifacts Wine Bar and the Grand Avenue Ale House are located within half a block of the drop box. There's a great taco truck nearby, too!

Although the location for this Ballot Drop-Off Box is not intuitively located, the signage is very…read moregood. Located in the Whatcom County South Parking Lot (behind 306 Flora Street, the Ballot Drop-Off Box is a convenient way to drop off your ballot. Although the Ballot Drop-Off Box is a little hard to find the first time it is centrally located and does not require voters to pay for parking. On election day the County Auditors Office provides workers onsite to keep the traffic moving.

I strongly do NOT recommend attorney Michael P. Brodsky. I…read morehired him to handle a speeding ticket. Other than initially informing me that appearing in court was an option, he rarely followed up on anything proactively. I had to initiate contact every time by emailing him with questions. Shockingly, he even got the court date wrong. He first told me the hearing was scheduled for a Monday. When I asked if other dates were available, he said court only happens on Wednesdays. I pointed out that the current date was a Monday, and only then did he admit he made a mistake. The worst part? On the day of the hearing, he told me he might attend via Zoom. In the end, he neither showed up in person nor joined the Zoom meeting. After the hearing ended, I emailed him asking where he was--he replied saying he was stuck in traffic and would be there in about five minutes. I told him the hearing was already over. After that, he completely stopped responding. No apology, no explanation--just silence. Once again, I absolutely do NOT recommend this lawyer.

I would not recommend hiring or retaining Mr. Michael Brodsky to settle legal needs. After paying…read morewhat I feel is a rather large flat-fee retainer, I sensed a change of tone from Mr. Brodsky- immediately after payment, sitting in his office, I did not feel he was in my corner and perhaps just the opposite. Smug. As if he already knew my "kind." I never went back to his office, opted to do everything online or over the phone: my questions seemed to be irritating to him and he was unresponsive at times. There was mention of a downside to my "appearance." I felt that my case was not important to him. He stressed the seriousness and importance of other cases and postponed mine in favor of others. I assume we all paid the same "flat-fee." He brushed off my concerns about my own safety and said any acknowledgement of it would be damaging to my credibility and so it should not be addressed at all. At least twice there were serious inaccuracies I had to clear up about court process because he gave me inaccurate information. I felt the amount of time and quality of effort he put in was not close to justifying the retainer paid. Responses were slow and sometimes non-existent. While speaking to him about an email I'd sent shortly before our conversation, I realized he hadn't even read the email so I had to reiterate it. Communication relayed from and about the court was inconsistent. Negligent. His office said one thing and did another which dragged the case into indefinite territory. Ultimately, I felt obliged to try to contact the other side myself in order to finalize the case. It was only at that time Mr. Brodsky took action. I felt that Mr. Brodsky wasted a lot of my time- and money- with no acknowledgement and even irritated defensiveness. I am a woman of color and I would not recommend retaining the services of Mr. Michael Brodsky, whose office is currently in Bellingham, WA.

Sponsored by local non-profit LAW Advocates, Street Law is held every-other-Saturday from 1-4pm at…read morethe Bellingham Public Library. It's staffed by volunteer lawyers from around the area, who offer a free 20-minute sit-down regarding whatever your topic du jour is. Want to contest some speeding tickets? They've got you. Sticky divorce? Yup, there's someone to talk to. Neighbor keeps stealing your chicken eggs? Check, check, check. The only drawback to Street Law is that it's so immensely popular a line forms long before the doors even open. I arrived 30 minutes before opening and was around the 10th person to sign in. By the time 1pm rolled around the hallway was full of people in need of legal advice. At 1 they opened the doors and we were led inside a large meeting room, where I waited about another hour to see the attorney. So, while it's not the most efficient use of your time, it's definitely nice to get pro guidance from someone without having to shell out hundreds (if not thousands) of dollars in legal fees. Shoutout and thank you to the lawyers who volunteer their time on a Saturday to help people in need of good advice!

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I accept what a person says is their truth but doesnt have to be mine and have dealt with many…read moredifferent Public Service offices in different countries. As appropriate I researched and consulted before starting a home project. The consultant I used I seemed to get along well with but thats a different review. When put in touch with the staff of this government office I found them a contrast to what gossip I had heard in they are friendly, dedicated and collaborative...like minded project successful folks. The various phases and processes needed to bring my project to full completion were laid out and they accepted I had a Land Use Plan; the exact dimensions are needed but I couldnt do that because the survey pins were missing on the West side of the property and I was on a wait list with a couple surveyors. As much as I would like Im trying to dispel the myth that, at least these professionals, this planning department are about everything you would ever want to deal with; that the delays in my project are of an unprofessional neighbor creating painful drama in a denial of water and power to and extort money ($10 000) out of a physically disabled person (me)...but this office has nothing to do with it in any way shape or form.