A recent visit to the County Clerk's office was a mixed bag for me. On the one hand, the people…read moreworking there were very nice and friendly and truly helpful. Thank you, ladies at the counter, and to the nice security guy who gave me a compliment. On the other hand, the parking garage smells nasty and is creepy, the maze to get to where you need to be is perplexing and no one wants to be wanded by security to start the day. I feel for everyone who has to be there all day long - it's HOT!

They could move faster... don't expect a quick response. Parking is atrocious would not recommend.read more

I have been trying to file for an Order of Protection for over two months, and the experience has…read morebeen incredibly frustrating and discouraging. Every person I speak to gives me different instructions. I've been told to file online, come in person, call one number, then another, and I've been sent from office to office with no clear direction. I filed online as instructed and was told I would receive a court date by mail. Two months later, I have received nothing. I've called multiple times, left voicemails, sent emails, and followed up repeatedly without getting a response or any meaningful assistance. I have explained that I am genuinely concerned for my safety, yet I feel like no one wants to take responsibility for helping me. I've been to two police departments and two sheriff's offices, and each one has referred me somewhere else. It feels like I'm stuck in an endless loop while trying to access a process that is supposed to exist to protect people. I'm not writing this because I expect special treatment. I simply want someone to explain the correct process and help me move forward. When someone reaches out because they don't feel safe, they shouldn't have to spend months being ignored or bounced between agencies. The lack of communication and accountability has left me feeling abandoned by the very system that is supposed to help.

I just got off the phone with these raggety ass motherfuckers not less than 2 minutes ago trying to…read morefile a missing report and got the runaround from hell.In the event you have a missing family member with a mental health problem please don't bother to call up these shitheads.They apparently need exact dates and cell phone dates of when the last time you seen that person and if you don't have it then they cant help you at all.You start spouting off dates just to give them something to put down and they check to see if the dates match up correctly... Look assholes if youre going to make a person go through xyand z just to file a report then ill file it somewhere else.Thats what they want anyway.The shitty ass cop(s) even accused me of lieing.I told him"what person is gonna call the police and tell them lies.Thats filing a false police report!Do you honestly think a person has time to go to jail in the process of trying to find a mentally ill relative that could be hurt or dead in the streets???? I am so glad I don't live in Waukegan anymore.The fact that these people could treat me like I was waisting their time says a lot about how they run their system..Have all the accurate documented info to a T, or screw you!..I have never been so hurt in all my life!

Well, I hope that if you find yourself here, it's to VIEW proceedings or a trial (versus actually…read moretaking part) or using their legal library. With that said, here are a few tips: You cannot bring ANY food or beverages in, including water. Apparently the thought is that, instead of water, you might have a liquid accelerant in that thar bottle. If you DO bring your water bottle in, you'll either have to empty it in the plants outside of the front doors, or walk back to your car, since McHenry County's Finest at the front won't let you throw it away inside of their garbage cans. (I wonder if there are vending machines somewhere inside, though, because I've seen counsel with food and beverage items..or, maybe the rules are bent for them?) If you're taking part in a divorce hearing, good luck: the judges are known to be snarly. The one my family went in front of actually got pretty theatrical and showed huge favoritism towards a drawn-out trial involving an attorney (versus following through with a scheduled trial that we were prepared for). If you try to do something yourself and end up, say, at the State's Attorney's Office, you probably won't get very far. We actually got quite the run-around from them, so now my family's attorney has to send a letter to get the State's Attorney to act (re: having someone prosecuted for filing false charges with the court). The Police Department wasn't much better at first (the female officer at the front desk was also very snarly...sensing a theme here?), but things improved when we were able to talk to a more head-officer and he took his time out to listen to our issue and explain procedures to us since we were misinformed by others. Some of McHenry County's Finest WERE friendly in directing us to where we needed to go, and did so with a smile. And one carried on a conversation with my brother (who was wearing his military dress uniform). Maybe it's because we were wearing more than our weekend sweats, didn't look shady, my brother's in the service, and we had our 90 year old great aunt in tow? If you're bored and have nothing else to do, though, I gotta say: this is the best free entertainment/people-watching EVER.

There's a snack machine and pop machine but no coffee vending machine. Some hot coffee would be…read morenice. It's cold here. The security guards are cranky.

I don't know why I'm always disappointed by government employees and services. I should know better…read morethan to expect anything besides a terrible experience. It's just frustrating that almost anytime you deal with a governmental employee, they seem gruff at best. And even those working in one of the more joyous units of county government! I called with some questions when the woman called me back, she was muttering under her breath--I don't think she expected me to pick up because I had call screening on. But she apologized for like 30 seconds at the beginning of the call saying it was a bad day, she was annoyed, but not at me--a very professional start. She did provide good directions--119 W Randolph, take the escalator downstairs. And yes, you'll enter on the Randolph side; don't use the Clark or LaSalle entrance or you'll probably get a bit turned around. But what was especially annoying is that they close for like 2.5 hours during the day. That isn't really made clear anywhere except for the sign right outside the office door, and in the two phone calls I had with them before stopping in they didn't mention being closed from 11:30 to 2. So plan accordingly. There's a $10 fee, cash only (also incredibly weird as far as I'm concerned, from both the safety perspective and that it's the year 2026). If you forget your fee, there's an ATM upstairs. On the plus side, this location performs ceremonies all week without appointments, unlike the suburban courthouses. Saturday they do require appointments, but it's nice that do any on Saturdays.

Went here for our marriage license and then to get married and the same security guard helped us…read moreboth times, he was so nice and sweet. The staff were really nice. Every thing went smoothly and fast.

This place bites. I needed to get some documents from the vital records office and when we got…read morethere, the security guard said that office was closed (I guess that's why there were people pouring out of the building a few minutes after 4 pm). He also told me that apparently the vital records office runs on an appointment only basis. Yet when I made my appointment for the following day, they let folks in who didn't have an appointment. Weird. I don't really love this new development, especially since you don't know about it unless you show up or I guess look at their website beforehand. This is a relatively new system, because when I went to pick up some record a couple years ago from this same office at this courthouse and was able to walk in and do it within fifteen minutes. And when you get there they make you sit directly next to one another--four of us were sitting elbow to below when there were at least a dozen and a half chairs there. If you want to walk in, go downtown for assistance.

The lady who eventually helped me was a pro, and very helpful. The walk from the garage to the…read moreroom I needed was nearly 2 blocks. A lot of cops looking authoritative standing around by the metal detector. Yes, you will need to remove your belt. The place isn't handicap-friendly. Come prepared.

This courthouse is the worse courthouse ever I was trying to ask for a continuance…read moreBecause the judge before her did not tell me what class I was approved for, and when I went in person to pick up the paper, only thing it had was the way to schedule the class and phone number I called the people on the paper. They said that I would need my ticket number and the class that a judge approved me for and yes, I did have two months, but y'all didn't give me all the stuff I needed I'm 17 years old plus I have a special learning, disability, reading and writing she was so rude wouldn't even let me speak. I believe she might be racist. her name is. Elizabeth ciacvia Lexus I see why people get lawyers. Shouldn't know human being be treated like that. My court time was for 9 AM. I was up on zoom at 8:30. Something was happening with the zoom so when I logged back on at 10, it finally showed me a different court ID number in password so I use that and I even called up to the courthouse before that. She made me wait all the time so she can take me. In had the nerve to be so mean but anyways, they gave me six months supervision without any moving violations and I have to pay them$354 that is crazy

The Family Court System in IL is broken…read more A single Father has no value until it's time to garnish and steal. Let's not consider; I love my child and am happy to provide. The assumption is I'm here to serve only myself and must be compelled to contribute. Are there any resources for Single Fathers? Are Father's Rights or Parenting Time protected? No, our only resource are expensive lawyers. The whole Child Support System is like dealing with The KGB & Communism. It should be dismantled today.

My mother in law worked in Register of deeds for many years. I've gone there several times for…read morevarious things. All are helpful, and polite in all offices. Had lived in Waukesha for many years. Treat people like you want to be treated.

I mean... it's a courthouse, you guys…read more This is exacerbated by the fact that it's in Waukesha. Where else would it be, though, given it's the WAUKESHA COUNTY COURTHOUSE? I had to get a copy of my birth certificate from the very official Register of Deeds. The process was pretty easy and it cost me a whole $20. Walk in, fill out form, get copy of proof that I exist, pay twenty bones, walk out. There's a metal detector, and you have to walk through it. I think that's customary in court-type-houses, generally. Also: Register of Deeds is a pretty ridiculous and official title. Not as official or ridiculous as Comptroller, though.

This is Michigan's largest city known for beer, fish fry , brats & cheese curds. The Public Market…read moreshowcases local cuisine. There is a lot of culture, a striking art museum, Summerfest the largest music festival & a theater district. Miller beer & Harley Davidson have a big presence here. Milwaukee Brewers play baseball & the Bucks baseball, it's also home to Marquette University. There are many independent bookstores & art galleries in the city. The nickname "Cream City" comes from the distinct cream-colored bricks found on many of the city's buildings. Although downtown is very walkable, there is a bus & trolley system. However, the curb's & sidewalks aren't in good shape & need attention. People are friendly & helpful here.

Milwaukee is a nice town. It's one of those that can have a small town feel even though it's about…read morehalf a million people. And I haven't been here as often as I probably should have for as close as it is; it's about an hour or hour and a half away so it's an easy day trip. Known for breweries and bratwurst, one or the other of those are on practically every corner. I've not historically been the biggest fan of bratwurst but had a Reuben bratwurst that makes my mouth water thinking about it. I had fun going to some shops with my little one, including a couple children's shops (BlackBear Boutique and Rainbow Booksellers, in particular). Rainbow Booksellers is only open a couple days per week so make sure to prioritize it if you are wanting to go. I'd planned to take my kiddo to the children's museum, but she fell asleep so that will wait for another trip. I think there are at least a couple children's museum-like places here. And in the downtown area there are several music venues; I've only been to Pabst many years ago, and I'd love to visit the High Life Theatre as well. And soon will attend a Brewers game to see the sausage race live and in person!

This courthouse is the worse courthouse ever | was trying to ask for a continuance…read moreBecause the judge before her did not tell me what class I was approved for, and when I went in person to pick up the paper, only thing it had was the way to schedule the class and phone number | called the people on the paper. They said that I would need my ticket number and the class that a judge approved me for and yes, I did have two months, but y'all didn't give me all the stuff I needed I'm 17 years old plus I have a special learning, disability, reading and writing she was so rude wouldn't even let me speak. I believe she might be racist. her name is. Elizabeth ciacvia Lexus I see why people get lawyers. Shouldn't know human being be treated like that. My court time was for 9 AM. I was up on zoom at 8:30. Something was happening with the zoom so when | logged back on at 10, it finally showed me a different court ID number in password so 1 use that and I even called up to the courthouse before that. She made me wait all the time so she can take me. In had the nerve to be so mean but anyways, they gave me six months supervision without any moving violations and I have to pay them$354 that is crazy

I'd give it zero stars if it was an option the employees at the clerks office won't answer the…read morephon. They don't even speak English well or spanish.They don't try to help at all , I called 16 times today and it had to be the same person but they kept hanging up on me. I'm very disappointed because I'm trying to figure out my court date and they won't help me if I get a warrant it's because they wouldn't help me. It's not my fault I can't understand their choppy English and I have to pay for it .

Not a review of the criminal justice system, I really appreciate historic architecture and this…read more1930s edifice is a brilliant example of American Art Nouveau. Its interesting inside and out, and as long as you don't try to bring in any dangerous weapons, you can visit courtrooms when they are in session if you're respectful.

Yuck. Who likes court besides lawyers and judges? Not me. Parking on street around building and on…read moresurrounding streets. Look for signs because there are some limited time parking spots and you will get ticketed. Super old building. Horrible climate control. If you have to use the bathroom, be sure you are on the right floor. Some have men's only, some have women's only. No unisex or family bathroom. Security at the door was friendly and fast. That's about all I can say.