I went today to observe a friend lawyer in action and it was a pretty good experience. About 10…read moreyears ago I was part of a state litigation as juror and that case lasted 4 days and was very organized and interesting, great experience for me. The biggest different I saw was that back then nobody could use their phones inside the court room. This time I was very surprised to see most people inside the courtroom using móvil devices and laptops. I don't know if it's because this was a business litigation but on the door it was a HUGE sign saying that phones were not allowed... As the experience today, checking in and passing security was a breeze, getting to the floor pretty fast too, the courtroom was sort of small and the distribution a disaster, only a hand full of chairs available, almost everything was taken by the lawyers of both teams, their laptops, papers, printers, etc. only 3-4 chairs empty and I believe I was the only person from the public present. Another down side was the screens and the position of the juror, from where I was I couldn't see neither, so for the most part I had to imaging what was being presented to the juror. In any case I was happy that my friend won the case and in my opinion the jury got the clear and fair conclusion.

Worked there many years..I remember when they restored the court room used for the Al Capone…read moretrials..it was a beautiful renovation..I hope at least they don't dismantle this room..boy do I got stories..I sometimes went up to the old jails on the top floors and looked around..going up to the courthouse peak was scary but interesting..

Such a long day attending jury duty. I would recommend taking public transportation like the train…read moreor you can Uber too, cause the parking garages here are expensive, although you do get reimbursed, you won't know to not charge your credit card until you're told by an employee that they can't reimburse you for what's been paid already. What you need to do is just take the ticket at the gate and the clerks will validate it for you, so be mindful of that. I was summoned to a grand jury duty and the process is long and tedious, until you're before the judge where they go over detailed history/processes of the service one is about to undertake for as long as 18 months. There is no specific time for lunch, but would recommend you pack a nice lunch box, bring your water bottle, and snacks, because you'll have a long day. You can't take any electronics, other than your cellphone, so be aware of that.

The outside is beautiful with grass in waves that mimic the ocean. But there is no comfortable…read moreseating and no electronics allowed inside. So the long waits are miserable.

Please update Yelp to allow zero-star reviews! This post office is unresponsive, refusing to answer…read morecalls or even respond to an inter-postal office request regarding an international package signed for by a fictitious person.

Why does this location say OPEN, give you operating hours online, and when you get there it's never…read moreopen? I have tried this location many times. And it's never open. So frustrating. They need to update their info online.

For jury duty a few quick tips. Park in lot 18, take your ticket in with you and they will…read morevalidate. Use the "quiet room" no one was I there making it very quiet. Make sure to take your jury summons, makes the process so much easier. Take the stairs at dismissal, elevators take a while. Bring phone charger and a jacket/sweatshirt if you get cold easily. Eat ahead of time or bring your own food, the snack bar line gets very long and can take a while.

That special time when you are selected to do your duty as a citizen. Wifi is is spotty. The do…read morehave a cafeteria with decent food and so so coffee. Lol While you wait they have movies to keep you entertained and areas to use as a work station. So be prepared to sit and wait.

The SPCC provides many useful government services for Miami residents…read more The building is 28 stories tall and located in Downtown Miami within 5 blocks of the courthouses. It is the headquarters of the Miami Dade County government. The Miami-Dade Government Metrorail is located inside the SPCC, which is very handy for the public. You also have access to the Metro buses. The hours are from 8:00 am to 4:30 pm. There are several parking garages around the building. During elections, there is a drop-off box for ballots and an employee manning the booth there on the first floor. The Board of County Commisioners hold their monthly meeting with the public, who is invited to voice their concerns and questions at the meeting. There are small restaurants on the first and second floors. There is also a security check-in as you enter the building. Across the street to the west side is the Tax Collectors office.

I came here yesterday to drop off my mail-in ballot. I had such a hard time finding this place…read morebecause of the massive amount of construction surrounding the building. I drove around for some time and found myself going in circles. I parked across the street and rolled to the side of the building where my maps was telling me to go. There were steps and the sign said to go on the other side of the building. I rolled to the other side and still could not find a ramp. I'm not sure if I was even in the correct building because there were signs for the library but I was lost and there was no one to help. Construction was insane. It was too inaccessible for me to be rolling around alone. I ended up leaving without dropping off my ballot.

To be near downtown and being a station that handles both the MetroRail and the MetroMover, I think…read morethis is a good, average station. It could be cleaner and it could be more colorful and cheerful, but it does serve its purpose of being a transfer hub station for several lines. The Government Center station is one of the intramodal stations in downtown Miami and is operated by Miami-Dade Transit and serves as a transfer station not only for the Metrorail and Metromover rapid transit systems but it also serves as a bus station for Metrobus, Paratransit, and Broward County Transit buses. The station is located near the intersection of Northwest First Street and First Avenue, a part of the Stephen P. Clark Government Center Building. It opened to service May 20, 1984, next to the site of a former FEC railway station which is now MiamiCentral. The second floor of the complex includes the main fare control for Metrorail and platforms for the Metromover loops, as well as the Metrofare Shops area. The third floor of the complex is a mezzanine for transfers between the two services. A ghost platform for a never-built east-west Metrorail line is located on this level. The fourth floor of the complex is the Metrorail platform. It is the highest transit platform of the Miami-Dade Transit system in height and can hold up to eight Metrorail cars.

It's a Miami Metro station! Security staff was pleasant and helpful. Very quiet on a Sunday with a…read morelong wait time for the train. Overall a decent experience.

I'm impressed with how quick the process was. Kasandra helped us; she was our witness, and she's a…read morevery nice and friendly girl. Thank you!

I want to sincerely recognize Carlos Aschiero, Judicial Support Specialist 1 with Court Information…read moreTechnology Services (CITeS), for his exceptional assistance during a particularly frustrating experience I had as an out-of-county self-represented filer. After spending over two hours being bounced around an automated phone system. Only to then encounter a rude deputy clerk at the 1155 phone tree # representing the Miami Dade Clerk of courts - civil division - e-portal help, on 12/23/25 at 1:15 pm, who repeatedly picked up the phone and immediately hung up, obviously pretending to be on holiday break. Carlos was the only person who took the time to genuinely listen and help me. His patience, professionalism, and willingness to go above and beyond the normal requirements of his position made an overwhelming situation manageable and relieved an enormous amount of stress. Employees like Carlos, who demonstrate such dedication and compassion, absolutely deserve recognition--and a raise--for the invaluable service they provide.

The Paul S. Waker Urbanscape is a pocket park located across from the Miami Dade County Courthouse…read more The park is named for Paul S. Walker who led a life of civic service. Among his many accomplishments, he was the past President of Richards Department Stores where he was the first to offer employment to blacks in Miami, integrated the restaurants in Richards stores, and extended credit to Cuban refugees. He served as President of the Better Business Bureau, and foreman of the Dade County Grand Jury. His proudest accomplishment was when he was appointed by Lyndon Johnson to serve as Chairman of the Florida Civil Rights Commission. Mr. Walker passed away on April 30, 2013 at the age of 98. For his many years of civic dedication to the city of Miami, the park was named in his honor. In the early 80's the space the park sits on was leased by the city and it held a building that became rundown and dilapidated. The building was demolished and in 2009 the city reopened the park with improvements. Behind a beautiful butterfly gate is a little urban oasis with a waterfall, picnic tables, and plants. It is like a secret garden. It is the perfect place for the courthouse workers and others in the downtown to get fresh air and eat their lunch.

This is a beautiful, quiet place to escape the hustle and bustle of downtown. Sometimes, I'll bring…read morelunch here and just get out into the sunshine in a peaceful atmosphere. There are some tables and plenty of space, so even if there are other people there, it doesn't feel crowded. It's great to have places like this in such a busy city. Even though it's visible on Flagler street, it feels like a great secret that you've uncovered when you actually go in beyond the gates.

The people at this office are awful. They issued me a flase notice of suspension on my license,…read morewhich I'm pretty sure is illegal, to extort me for payment on a charge that I have reason to believe was illegitimate. Classic example of Miami trying to pull the wool over your eyes. The woman (Monica) whom I spoke with was incredibly rude, unhelpful and downright unintelligable. AWFUL AWFUL AWFUL excuse of an establishment.

Terrible service. Full of people with such a horrible attitude. When a person they know comes in,…read morethey allow them to skip the line and have an hourlong conversation with them while they make you wait. Did I mention terrible attitude? Are there people not getting paid to be here?