Visited March 19 and 20, 2025. The person who welcomes you there was AMAZING! What I was dreading,…read morewas actually entertaining. The place is nice and I actually felt like I was in a museum. There are a lot of fun facts posted everywhere (be sure to walk around outside and take a look at the plaques). It was a scenic walk from the waiting area to the cafeteria and the large pano windows on the bridgeway area to look over the street level was a plus. The cafeteria was modern looking. While you are waiting, there are tvs and each room plays something different. There's even a room where you can use your laptops and each of the waiting areas also has a back area with couches. This was nothing like what I recalled from before. There are also some vending machines but it sounded like complimentary coffee was a thing of the past. Parking was free. My 2 day civic duty was over in a snap.

Rachel, thank you for making jury duty... dare I say... pleasant. She kept us laughing all day long.read more

This is a classic Federal District Court courthouse building. Marble and stone throughout, with…read moreold style wood/leather counsel chairs, wooden pews in the expansive hallways, and the dignified look and feel of a honorable hall of justice. This is the way they should building courthouses ... with the awe inspiring style that commands respect and stands the test of time.

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

When you schedule an appointment, they specify to arrive 30 minutes early to get through the…read moreentrance security process. Instead, there's a line outside because they have closed the office for lunch. There's also no wheelchair entrance or they have that locked with NO information as well. Not good for those with heat or medical concerns. (Once inside and past security, everything is organized and smooth.)

How someone gets a notice to appear in court when you never received an actual parking ticket nor…read moreyou or your car was at the time and date listed on the notice is beyond me .... But here I am - on my day off , in the rain on Halloween in downtown Newark 8:30am in the morning. Smh So there is no free parking. If you drive in- you have to pay to park in one of the parking lots . There is a parking lot in front of the court building . Minimum is $6 and max is $15 . You walk in - go thru security and then you can proceed to the courtroom assigned to you . Bathrooms located . They are very strict on courtroom rules so abide. Most people don't listen and sometimes I found it also hard to hear the staff. Staff seems annoyed and burnt out - not mean but tone of voice you can tell they rather not be there. If you can turn off your cell phones , sit in rows not marked for police or handicap , not eat or drink in courtroom - then you are good . You can't even have the phones out- they have to be put away . It amazing how many people don't pay attention . My time was at 8:30am ... but judge didn't come out until 9:30am. 8:30-9:30am was basically waiting, doing roll call, and talking to prosecutor around 9:15am. You pretty much talk to prosecutor first and discuss whether you want to plead guilt or not guilty. Once you discuss with prosecutor- then you sit again- packed like sardines in the rows and wait for judge to call you Luckily I was like the 5th person called and thankfully I was able to plead my case and support with documentation- and thankfully the judge dismissed my case . The judge and the judgement was the only positive thing for me . That is why I have any stars at all. I was out before 10am Hopefully this info can help someone ...

I got 2 tickets that I'm trying to fight but NOBODY will answer the phone at the court house.. I…read morethink this is a huge scam that they are pulling bc I never got a court notice to appear or the zoom number that we are supposed to contact. now I have to drive 60 miles 1 way hoping someone is there to help me. NO WONDER WHY THAT PLACE IS A SHITHOLE ALLTHE WAY AROUND

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

I just served recently and I think most of the reviews here are spot on…read more The good is that there's free WIFI and it works well. They also have books and magazines if your batteries die or you don't have a device with you. The staff try to make it as painless as possible. The bad is there' s no parking, so you are probably looking at an Uber/cab ride that eats up the five dollars you will earn for the day and then some. Also, the neighborhood, while not awful, isn't the greatest and doesn't have many good lunch options and isn't the greatest to just walk around and kill time during lunch break. There's a deli/convenience store called Harry's (IIRC) that isnt' bad for sandwiches and has stools to sit by the window. That's about it, though. I was fortunate in that the settled or somehow disposed of the 16 cases they had on the docket, except for one where they needed jurors and I was not called. Larger picture: Yes, I appreciate that it is "Civic duty" and it really is important, but every three years? That strikes me as a little harsh for a sizeable state like N.J. Don't take it out on the court clerk staff, though. It's a matter for the legislature to take up. Speaking of which, Its' time to write my state senator.... On the whole, it was about as painless as Jury duty can be.

The Hudson County Courthouse in Jersey City may have seen better days in the early years of the…read moretwentieth century when it was city hall, county seat and hall of justice, but as an example of beaux artes architecture for public use in modern day New Jersey it is almost without peer. Renovated in the 70s, it remains a beautiful museum quality structure, still used in part by the Superior Court and it's Appellate Division. While we waited for oral arguments to begin, we stood in the third floor hallway outside the courtroom and had perfect views of the domed and muraled ceiling as well as the smaller historic paintings on the high arching walls. Marble from Maine on stairways, floors and balastrades; and polished brass light fixtures casting their glow adding to the ambiance, it was easy to slide back in time to when civic pride built such monuments to honor the achievements of that Golden Age. After such enjoyment the quality of our legal arguments almost seemed secondary to our reason for being here, yet the day went well for us. The three judge panel appeared attentive to the facts and logic of our cause, and asked the right questions to clarify our position, while also letting us know where we went astray. All in all, a fine, if unexpectedly wonderful day.

I never thought I would say that I had an excellent experience at any courthouse. But I did here. I…read morecame to dispute a parking ticket that was issued before the restricted street cleaning times, when parking was permitted. The clerk at the desk who takes the dispute submissions (and ticket payments) wasn't very nice or welcoming. So I had my worries. Afterwards I also didn't receive my confirmation via email as she promised until I submitted a secondary email request. So expect a poor experience in that particular office. The saving grace was when I came on my court date. The security guard at the entrance was very nice and welcoming. He greeted me with a "Hello my brother," and politely went through the screening process. This positivity continued with the court guards who openly and pleasantly answered anyone's questions. Then what put it over the top was the pleasant and respectful way that Judge Irwin Rosen treated the defendants. He was in no way intimidating or skewed to be on the side of the parking officers. He was impartial and fairly evaluated every case based on the defendants' testimony and evidence. He clearly wasn't "out to stick people with as many tickets as possible" like the meter maids are. I presented my case, showed my evidence of pictures of the street signs (they MUST BE PRINTED) and showed that the ticket was not issued in accordance with the municipal code (research the violation code to help your case). He fairly weighed the testimony and evidence then judged in my favor and dismissed the ticket. My court time was at 1pm and I was out by 1:40pm. I couldn't ask for a better turnout. The court security and Judge Rosen are excellent. Keep up the great work!

The local municipal courthouse where you can go to be a witness, argue your case, or watch people…read moreargue theirs. Street parking is for 2 hours (no meters) before they ticket or tow. Lots nearby are $7-12 a day. Entry is a simple x-ray screening for bags and a metal detector. You wait downstairs in the entry area if they aren't ready yet. Six courtrooms and relatively swift processing. The place is neat and clean, even if the neighborhood doesn't feel it at times. You can go to pay your tickets here, too.

Está corte es de lo peor con una juez llamada Lara Difabricio, es delo peor mi hija y yo estuvimos…read moreel pasado mes de agosto, pues mi hija tiene una niña de tres años de edad con un individuo que no paga para la alimentación de mi nieta además ella misma les dio la custodia compartida desde que la bebé tenía 9 meses porque el señor no quiere pagar la manutención de la niña el mes pasado al señor lo agarro la policía con drogas no permitidas y una pistola cargada , mi hija se preocupó y fuimos a una corte de emergencia pues estuvimos allí todos el día y la señora juesa sólo les mandó un papel a las 3.30pm de la tarde diciendo qué no había ninguna emergencia, luego tuvieron otra corte justo con la misma señora Lara difabricio y no les hizo caso a mi hija no sé si es porque mi hija sea hispana, pero ella nació aquí, no les pregunto si ella amamantaba a la niña cuando la desprendió para entregársela a este señor que no le importa el vienetal de mi nieta, pues la niña la deja donde su abuela o donde una tía suya y mi hija esos días que la niña no está en la casa ami me dan ganas de llorar, yo siento que está señora juesa no has sido parcial con la justicia o aló mejor conoce a alguien que le dan siempre todos los razón a este señor, la semana pasada vino a recoger a la niña en un trock comercial sin acientos de niños la primera vez no les pude grabar vien pero como la juesa les dio la razón volvió otra ves en otro trock y si le grave pero nadie nos ayuda porfavor alguien nos ayude es mi única nieta y no queremos que nadas malo le pasé

The Brennan Courthouse is a beautiful old courthouse building in the typical style. The inside is…read moregrand, with dark wood finishes, artistic designs, and all of the markings of a courthouse. I have found the staff, from the county sheriffs guarding the court to the staff or the clerks office to always be friendly and helpful.

It looks like a typical government building…read more The workers look sullen, there are lots of lawyers in bad suits, the bathrooms are yucky, the furniture is from the 80's and there aren't enough elevators to accomodate the 300 potential jurors I was pooled with. Thank geeezus for downtown JC / Hoboken being in Hudson county (that's where the yuppies live)...otherwise, this jury pool would be filled with fuglies...just like at the DMV.