Bronx Family Court has been one of the most traumatic experiences of my life. The system is…read moredisorganized, poorly supervised, and consistently understaffed. After years of litigation, multiple judge changes, and repeated exposure to ongoing abuse dynamics, I have experienced a level of instability and lack of accountability that no parent should ever have to endure. Instead of creating safety and structure, this court process has often felt enabling and retraumatizing. I came to the court seeking protection and support, but the lack of enforcement and meaningful intervention has allowed harmful dynamics to continue. It has been emotionally exhausting, financially draining, and deeply discouraging. Families deserve a court system that is competent, consistent, and focused on protecting families--not prolonging harm.

Well, I do recommend the Bronx Court House. I have been here for many things like, Jury Duty,…read morefiling a name change, filing a court case and early voting. I don't know what else to say about it but it is what it is.

Called to the Bronx County Clerk office this morning May 17th and asked to have a business…read morecertificate verified, the operator transferred me to the notary department which gave a message that this extension is not a subscriber of this service, and disconnects. Called again, explained the situation and she said well its the right number and transfers again, same message. I call back again, now they don't answer. Great service NY, I expected nothing less. Oh the document submitted to me, not acceptable, its most likely as good as the service I received. What is going on in this building?

We went here to get our marriage license versus going to the Manhattan location due to it's…read moreproximity to Westchester. We got there at 8am on a weekday morning and waited outside in the literally freezing temperature until the building opened it's doors to the public at 8:30am. Like many government buildings, you will get lost trying to find the room that you need. Also be prepared to go through the metal detector and have things confiscated that might be considered a weapon. The wait was short for the marriage bureau since we got there early but just 10 minutes later there was already a line. Service was curt but fine. We're just glad we didn't have to do our ceremony here, it had too much of a DMV feel. Actually a little less romantic than the DMV since they don't make you go through metal detectors when you get your driver's license.

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.

Staff once you get in are friendly. Security staff and…read morethose at the front are unnecessarily hostile and rude. God forbid you would want to ask a question. Damn if you're so miserable look for a different job!

Completed my civic duty in record time! Didn't hear what the case was even about before it was…read more"deliberated". Jury duty was well organized.

37 hours processing. Tried their very best to hold you for 72 hours to insanity. Would never want…read moreanyone to go through this.

My whole month of May was stolen from me, not by the continuous cloud producing showers that stayed…read morein the forecast...but by the civic obligation to serve Grand Jury Duty. Grand Jury Duty is different from Trail Jury Duty and it seems to be virtually no way to escape it if you're called, unless you have a felony conviction on your record. No judgement here just giving you a heads up. So be prepared to forfeit 4 weeks of your regular routine for a new one 4 days a week. If I'm honest I was kick'n & screaming like many of us do, when we are called to serve but it wasn't exactly that bad. I mean it can be boring as heck with all the down time. It is like watching paint dry or plucking every hair on your body one by one. Alright, that may be a little extreme but be prepared nonetheless. I used the opportunity to catch up on some much needed reading to help stimulate some brain cells. For the 4 wks you are required to report @ 9am and stay to the close of business which doesn't necessarily mean 5pm. It is until you are dismissed which means it could be before 5 or some times after. You are required to go thru security every time you enter the building and as a Juror you are allowed to enter with food and beverages. If you are serving as a Grand Juror you have access to a refrigerator and microwave. Security moves pretty quickly with the exception of Mondays & Wednesdays when the line can be out the door so arrive early. Everyone including the Court Officers are generally polite and actually nice. When it finally comes to an end you realize it is not actually that bad and you provided some input in our Judicial system. Just A Note: They provide $7 parking vouchers to park at the shopping center across the street which reduces the cost from $25 to $18. My suggestion is 4 days a week for 4 weeks, $18 adds up so only drive if necessary.

Went to jury duty about a month ago. It was not that bad, haha. They did not call me at all…read more I thought I was headed for days and days here. It was just the two days and then you are sent back. I had a nice time eating at some of the local spots in my 2 days here. I had not had some Dominican food in such a long time. It hit the spot and for only $5.00 it kept me smiling. In the city , this same meal would've cost me like $8.50. Overall, this is a nice new building. AC was working very well and kept everyone cool. It did feel like slow death only you finish the newspaper and other random things. You are just standing here staring at the these strangers faces.

Day 2 of my trial and I had to post a glowing review about the Courthouse Cafeteria. All these…read moreyears coming here and I never knew there was a fantastic cafeteria in this building as opposed to the small pop up sort in the dungeons of the other building. I had the freshest most delicious salad yesterday here! I guess it makes sense they have a lot of turnover. Everything that is hot looks amazing and fresh. The salads and cold cuts are all fresh. I highly recommend this!

There comes a time when some of us are summoned to do our civic duty as potential jurors in a civil…read morecase. Today was my day at the Bergen County Courthouse located in Hackensack, where I was able to see its interior beauty. Designed by architect James Reilly Gordon ca. 1911, this courthouse is a fine example of the Beaux Arts style, reflecting monuments of classical Rome and the Italian Renaissance. The building is capped by a copper-coated dome with a cupola and surmounted by a statue. The interior dome of the rotunda area of the courthouse is modeled after the Pantheon in Rome and topped with Tiffany-stained glass. Since this building is rich with history, if you get a chance to be inside, go to the 2nd floor and follow the sign to the rotunda.

I had hot chocolate from their machines in federal courthouse. Three separate days there was no…read morechocolate in the cup. I called and asked for refund. Nothing. I wouln't use them unless you want people complaining. Also they don't know how to stock soda machine. Instead of water I got iced tea one time and some no name soda the next. Sad.

While I needed to wait quite some time when I was finally called the clerk was kind, patient and…read moreinformative

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

New York County Supreme Court appears to be a well oiled machine. There's stiff penalties for not…read moregoing to Jury Duty. I've been called over and over in my life. If I get to the point where I am selected for a case I am dismissed by the attorney and one time the judge. My health just doesn't allow for inconsistency in my eating habits and I often can't focus or think straight because of my blood sugar. I found if I obtained a doctors statement with my diagnosis I could ask for permanent excusal. That's what I did. I still have anxiety that I will be called once more. The security at this courthouse is more stringent than an airport. You are sitting in close contact to other potential jurors. Everything is a process including names being called and individuals being questioned. If you are lucky you are dismissed after a day. Usually three days of the agony is the most. When you are excused you don't need to return for Four Years. There it is in a nutshell. You're very welcome......

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.