Five stars for Judge Oishi (?). He was fantastic. He performed a wedding service that was personal,…read morefunny, and enjoyable. He made it seem like you were being married by a friend. The courthouse was relatively clean. The deputies were ok, they were not rude but weren't overly helpful. There was a fantastic civilian security guard there that went out of his way to provide a chair at the security desk for an elderly visitor.

I sincerely want to thank the King County courts for putting me in the position that I'm in. For an…read moreentire year I had a protection order on my stepdaughter's mom because she tried to run me over with her vehicle. No police ever came to help us write a report and that was just the beginning. The police missed so many of her times. She broke her protection order against me that the sergeant had to call and apologize to me. She has a firearm license that was supposed to be turned in every single month for a year and all they did was continue the case for an entire year and then she never had to give up her license. Absolutely nothing and I mean nothing happened to this girl. She runs out constantly saying she's going to kill me calling me every sort of name in the book I've had to hide from her. She stepped up to my face and tried to hurt me multiples of times and then laughed while she was trying to run me over with her vehicle. The courts did nothing except for send me emails that she was in non-compliance. Before the termination of the protection order continuously emailed and called the courts for help on how to renew the order and was ignored and forwarded and sent to everybody else but getting help. So now, the protection order has expired, she still has her firearm license because nobody ever took any action on her. Her. Honestly they let her get away with whatever she wanted the entire year.. since they did nothing the entire year she felt she could do whatever she wanted, and that's exactly what she did. I had police on the phone. Tell me There were no grounds for her breaking her order what? She had come up to me and tried to hurt me in my face and it's supposed to be a thousand ft away from me at all times. She even tried to run me over with my 3-year-old stepdaughter in the car. Now I have to fear for my life on a daily basis because the courts never took her license or took any action. I have never been so disappointed and scared in my life but disappointed because this should never have happened and now this is my reality, scared for my life.

Being summoned for jury duty is never fun. But I honestly feel lucky that my first experience was…read morehere in Seattle at the municipal court. First of all, I'm lucky enough to live downtown, so it was a 11 minute walk for me to get there. But the entire process was very smooth. Instructions to where I needed to be were streamlined and nearly impossible to confuse, which was even nicer. The workers I encountered were very understanding, sweet, and efficient. The communicated with us frequently so that there was never a question of what was going on. They answered every question I could have imagined asking even before they actually took questions from us. And for a first timer, they really gave me all the info I needed to relax and just be present for the whole experience. They mentioned more than once how much we were all appreciated for our service and encouraged us to leave for the 1hour and 15 minute lunch break with recs for places to eat. Plus they made it known more than once that we could take 15 minute breaks outside by just signing out. The actual room we sat in for a majority of the time there was big, bright, and airy with high ceilings and huge windows with sweeping Seattle views. There were comfy lounge chairs for people with back or pain issues, desks, board games and puzzles. I also appreciated the laptop tables and free WIFI so you could work and/or entertain yourself. If you needed it, there's a quiet room for reading, free coffee and refreshments, and vending machines for soda and snacks. I didn't take advantage of this because of the low temps, but there was a gorgeous terrace we could also enjoy for some fresh air and a quick break from the room. Everything looked clean, including the floors, chairs, and laptop tables. The bathrooms were also very clean and tidy. Overall, while it was very time consuming and there was a lot of waiting, it really wasn't so bad, especially with those views on a sunny day.

Seattle's Municipal Court is a bit of a joke. Rather than let me prove my case, I was told that all…read moreI provided was hearsay. And, that was after arguments closed. Not during my testimony. I had evidence with me. But I was told it wasn't authentic. They provide multiple resources to fight you, if you challenge the money racket photo enforcement system. The place is a joke.

I came into the courthouse to get certified copies of my marriage license. The clerk wasn't the…read morehappiest person to be at work, but she was polite and fast. Right when you walk in the door, you're greeted by the metal detector and the police man to search your stuff. He goes through your purse without asking or warning. Small parking lot but the place was deserted and the parking is free, unlike many other government areas in King county.

A reasonable-size and humane courthouse with a large-ish parking lot, not like the one in downtown…read moreSeattle. Basically, you just walk in and (after going through some metal detectors) you're in... to the right is paperwork and to the left is courtrooms. The confusing thing might be that there's no check in process. Just walk over to some electronic boards and look for your name and it will tell you the time to report to court (which should match your paperwork) and which court room. In my case, the courtroom doors were locked for about 15-20 minutes and I wasn't sure if I had missed out on my time or if they were calling names individually to enter or what (there were a lot of people loitering outside the room wondering the same thing). In the end, the courtroom doors opened and they let all moving violations people in at once. Overall, it was fast and easy and I was in and out in about 45 mins to an hour total.

Hi, I've a hearing for mediation before trial in Redmond court room. Microsoft hired a big law…read morefirm, filed a motion and attended small claim. Judge Michael won't listen what I have to say and transfferd to district court regardless my inability to procced at district court. I never realized tier interpreter is that bad and they muted me during argument.

So you got in trouble?…read more Relax! Ok, maybe cry a little, but don't have a complete melt down just yet. This place opens at exactly 8:30am on the dot, lines form around 8:10am. Get here well before your court time, like atleast 20mins, 30 if you're scared shitless. Get through security (depending on the time of day, it could take a bit), check the 2 screens in front of you, find your name and which courtroom you need to be in. Wait for your lawyer outside of it, if you don't find your lawyer, go into the courtroom to be accounted for. Watch other people go up to the stand, listen to their case and how the judge/prosecutor handle it-- if you're representing yourself I highly recommend this. Hell, if you're representing yourself get there an hour early and do this. That way you are a bit more prepared and educated. If you have an experienced lawyer they probably already know the judge and prosecutor, so it does ease the tension a little. I gave this place four stars because, well how many courts have you been to? Dress decent. I was amazed that some women wore super low cut shirts (trashy kind, not the "aren't I too hot and firm to be locked up?" kind), ugg yak fur boots and don't get me started on the men. Did you even shower? And if you are questioning investing in a private lawyer, don't question. Just get one. Research, research, research. Both your lawyer and your charges. Oh and yeah Get your shit together!

The courthouse does not have a parking lot so you must find parking in a garage, lot or the street…read more The grounds are clean with plenty of greenery. When you enter through the revolving doors, please remember to show your ID and prepare to go through the security line. I unfortunately had to remove my shoes and scan them with my purse because I kept on going off. I think they were a little bored because no one was there. It is very clean inside and quite quiet as well. The elevators moved fast and the clerks are extremely kind and patient as long as you have your documents organized. Definitely a change of pace compared to the King County Superior Courthouse or the other district and municipal courts. No stinky feet smell here. They also had numerous purell containers throughout the building.

Love the U/A's!!!! Drink plenty of fluids before leaving the casa to avoid a long wait in the lobby…read morefilled with women's magazines. Street parking takes a minute to get, but a little patience can make it economically affordable.

No one likes getting a ticket - but that is an issue with the officer. This is a review of the…read morecourt faculty and staff. I must give the entire staff of the court a big thumbs up. The security guy was kind and gentle humored, the clerk empathetic, understanding, communicative and patient with me. The judge did not dismiss my case but listened, was kind-mannered and did the very best he could to give me a verdict and explain options regarding deferrment which was fair. I think FAIR and JUST are really the main criteria for a my good review! Thank you Judge Olsen!

I had to go here to try to get out of a ticket that I didn't I deserve (mainly because I was…read moredriving three miles over on a street marked 25 and the cop argued it was school zone even though it wasn't marked and gave me for eight over. I digress). There really isn't much to do here except try to talk your way out of a speeding ticket. (Lucky for me the judge agreed and deferred my ticket. He, however, was not very interested in sitting through the 26 page presentation I made--replete with nice photos and examples of why this was entrapment. The least he could have done was shown some courtesy and let me get though my presentation for him.) The seating here is pretty uncomfortable and the employees seem to relish the control they yield over their subjects. I can't recommend this place unless you really either: a) have an affinity for traffic cops; or b) have toshow up because you got a ticket you need to try to get out of. Walk-in appointments are not accepted. Reservations are required.

We came here 3 years ago to apply for a passport for our newborn. Now we're back, for baby #2…read more While it's now required to set an appointment for passport applications (making this trip totally worthless), all the people we encountered in both instances were super friendly and helpful. Good thing, because we'll be seeing them again next week. The building, grounds, and parking lot are all very clean and well-kept. I love Renton!

The worst thing about Renton Municipal Court is Judge Jurado. He costs us taxpayers an incredible…read moreamount of money each day. He never takes the bench in a timely matter, he rarely if ever is prepared when he takes the bench (often times reading information on his computer for 10 minutes or more while the courtroom is silent), he treats people charged with a crime who have hired an attorney much different than those who have to have a publicly appointed attorney... I could go on and on. It is sad that Renton has to be saddled with a dud for a judge. The courthouse is beautiful, the Clerks seem efficient and kind, and the parking is good... but the wait for justice, if justice ever really happens by Judge Jurado, is awful. I have not been charged with a crime nor do i work in the building. But i do like to see how my tax dollars are used or misused... so off to view the proceedings i go.

I never thought I'd come across a judge who doesn't know to ask the credibility of a document like…read morein this small claims court I encountered in this court house. The job of the judge was not to assume a single thing and verify every details. A land lord who knows the judge is not smart enough keeps misleading the judges in this court house using pictures that are not correctly dated for small claim case. If you have a case in the small claims court, be prepared to face a judge who doesn't ask the details and rush into decision so try to use other court or be fully prepared in documenting every thing. I'd not recommend this court house for any one. This isn't about losing a case but about proving the credibility of every info presented to the judge and serving the community in justice.

I was just there for passport renewal. VERY VERY RUDE security staff on entrance. The Lady shouted…read moreat me while i was going through the security door as i did not do exactly what she wanted me to. Are they not supposed to be patient and work with people and not harass people.