I walked into the juror room at this courthouse and the second I walked in it smelled strongly of…read moremildew/mold. No employee or jurors should ever have to sit in that room for any amount of time. I mentioned it to the receptionist and she said that staff have reported to their superiors, but were told there haven't been 'enough' complaints to fix the issue. I genuinely felt bad for anyone who has to sit in that room all day.

Omg the court police people are rude ass hell I can't even look or do anything. I told her I wasn't…read moredoing anything and she said it doesn't matter. It does matter because you're kicking me out for something I didn't do!!! I'm over it here and there rude.

It is that time of the year again. I was summoned for jury duty service in 2025. I had to go to the…read moreVictorville Courthouse for my jury duty service fulfillment. If you're wondering when jury duty service is complete, well, it is "when you've either reported for one day and weren't selected for a trial, or you served on a trial until it concluded, fulfilling your civic duty for about a year." Anyway, it is not a very big courthouse. Free parking is available. When I got here, it was a full house. I barely got a parking spot and made my appointment on time. So come early if you can. After entry into the building, I had to walk through security screening. Security staff was nice. He directed me to where I needed to go... the Jury Room. Thank you Sir! After entry into the Jury Room, I got in line to check-in. Room was clean. Chairs were well organized and aligned. There were about 20 people already seated. Lady staff who helped me at the window was nice and friendly. I informed her about my upcoming appointments and if she could extend my jury duty service for another week or so before year ends. She was able to do that for me. Thank you so much Miss! Next time I'll have to stay and fulfill my jury duty service either be selected or be excused. Or call the courthouse the business night after 5:00 PM before my next day appointment and confirm if I am to report for jury duty service or I am excused. My jury duty service to be continued... sorry no photos!

Went in today at 3pm for another copy of a CH-120 response since i messed up the one i had. I was…read moretrying to show the lady in window 2 the one i wanted. Kept avoiding my question. She gave me a whole incorrect packet twice. Since i had to keep coming up her window telling her this isn't the one i wanted. I explained to her i only wanted a copy of CH-120 and she said "we don't help with family law"! When i clearly just wanted "copies" i got last week no excuses. Thats all i was asking for. They were being rude and lazy, just because their shift is almost over they were just not doing their job. The lady in window 1 told me to "hey listen"? Im like "sorry what"??? Not minding her business. Bad service for it to be a court house. Need to have better manners and better customer service. Worst experience ever!

It is time to stop being silent, and to speak out against inequality and discrimination…read more This review is for the Kern County Superior Court - Mojave Branch. If you enter this facility as a soon-to-be divorced father I've got some really bad news for you: You are about to experience an unimaginable level of injustice and bias, regardless of who you are as a person. Your distinguished career as a continuously employed hard-working individual does not matter, and your spotless record as a law-abiding citizen does not matter. Even if you don't drink alcohol, don't do illegal drugs, don't gamble, and you were never unfaithful to your soon-to-be ex-wife, none of this matters to this courthouse. Most importantly, it does not even matter how good of a father you are. The only thing that matters to this courthouse is that you are a man, and because of this you are highly unlikely to be granted sole custody, primary custody, or even equal custody of your own children. I was once naive, and I believed that the world was fair. Unfortunately, while here, I suddenly became aware of lawyers, mediators and even judges prepared to make decisions against you based on their antiquated belief that mothers are better parents than fathers. It is even more unimaginable to realize that most courthouses maintain this ridiculous belief, especially considering the progress toward equal rights this country has made over the last 70 years. Unfortunately, what most divorcing fathers will first experience will be initiated by the lawyers, most often with the mother's lawyer demanding sole or primary custody of the children. This initial legal bias is baffling, and most often leaves the father surprised that he must advocate for his own equal rights. Most importantly, regardless of what the lawyers bring before the court, the judge in a family law custody case should seek justice and equality, and should strive for what is in the best interest of the children. For my case, the judge in this courthouse did not. And unfortunately, I later discovered that this is typical for most family law judges in this country. So yes, I took the blue pill for most of my life, just believing everything that society told me about reality. Upon entering this courthouse, I still believed that my honorable, ethical and fatherly characteristics mattered. I was tragically wrong, and I was rudely awakened to the reality of the discrimination against fathers in our U.S. family law system (aka, being forced to "take the red pill"). Unlike this courthouse, I strongly believe that the presumption should be 50/50 (or equal) shared parenting in all cases, and this should be enforced unless unusual circumstances dictate otherwise. While here, with this strong belief, I also learned that it does not matter how much you "fight for your kids" as a father in this courthouse. Unfortunately, I spent hundreds of hours and thousands of dollars to prove I was a good father, fighting tirelessly in what I now realize was an unwinnable battle. But, why does a father have to prove he is a good parent at all? Shouldn't the burden of proof be reversed? Shouldn't we just presume a father is a good parent unless proven otherwise? Finally, let me emphasize this sad truth: I am not alone; My tragic circumstances are not unique. Millions of other fathers in this country have been unjustly treated, just like me. Sadly, there is an elusive corruption in this system, hidden from most folks unless they happen to be a father going through the process of a divorce. This family law system provides an alluring financial incentive for divorcing mothers to demand dominance over their children because this action almost always maximizes the financial gain of everyone within this corrupt family law system in the process. These actions are led by most courthouses in this country every day, year after year, just as it was at this specific courthouse for me. Nationwide, there are millions of victims here, and sadly my children are now among them. Unfortunately, my children will not be blessed with the advantage of having frequent and easy access to their loving father, for a role model, for a positive influence, for support, for guidance, for encouragement, and for many other beneficial qualities that most fathers provide. They were denied that right, and I was denied my right of spending equal quality time with my own children. Unfortunately, now my children will spend the vast majority of their time with one selfish parent that has made false allegations about my character, even at the expense of our own children's well-being, all while this courthouse turned a blind eye. Therefore, this courthouse is well-deserving of a 1-star rating for its injustice served, and for submitting to the family law corruption that dominates most of this country. Open your eyes. See the inequality. Take the red pill.

Always greeted at the entrance cordially. The clerk staff…read morecould be improved. There are several nice people with excellent customer service skills. Pleasant and very helpful. But there is one woman there that is extremely rude condescending and just outright makes you feel like a criminal!!!!!! I just cringe every time I go to that window and I pray that she's not the person that comes up there to help me. I really think she needs to take a Customer service course because to work with people on a daily basis you have to be nice. Not rude and talk to people like they're idiots. The other thing I noticed that she picks and chooses who to be nice too. I've had to come in on several occasions and just pray that she isn't going to be the person that I'm gonna have to deal with.

Don't come here to sign up for community service they take there lunch break frm 11-1read more

Quick and easy depending on the cause for going there.. The self help can be confusing and…read morefrustrating but definitely helpful. That department may turn into an all day experience. I try to avoid going to the courthouse at all costs lol

California Code of Civil Procedure - CCP § 430.41…read more In California, before filing a demurrer, the demurring party must "meet and confer" with the party who filed the challenged pleading. This involves a discussion, either in person or by phone, to attempt to resolve the issue without court intervention. The meet and confer must occur at least five days before the responsive pleading is due. The defendant's attorney lied and said she tried to reach me by phone! The demurrer automatically gave her 30 days more to file her answer to my complaint. I checked my cell phone records for a call from that attorney, and there was no record of a call. I called the attorney and asked her to send me her phone record. She sent me her phone record, and the call was only 4 seconds long! She dialed my number and hung up immediately. She didn't have her answer ready so she lied in order to get 30 more days to respond. She committed perjury, and I charged her with perjury in my complaint! The clerk at the Antelope valley courthouse accidentally filed the limited case at their courthouse. Michael Antonvich in Antelope valley does not handle limited court cases, so the case was transferred to the Spring Street courthouse in Los Angeles. The commissioner that heard the case was not interested in the fact that the attorney committed perjury! My case was against a government agency. When big money government agencies are involved, the lying crooked judges and commissioners will take bribes! I am sure most people have watched Judge Mathis. He has thrown out many cases for perjury! In fact, under this civil code perjury is mentioned!

This is beautiful... new... clean... free parking…read more I understand that most people come here for not great reasons. I came to visit friends that weren't going to trial so I can say - listen, if you have to go to this courthouse... you have no idea what a hassle it is to go to other courthouses in LA County. This one at least has parking, friendly and helpful staff and a very new, clean facility. I also felt safe there. It's hot as hades there but... that really isn't the courthouse's fault. You're in the high dessert. Bring sunscreen. I got a tan just driving there.

In terms of a jury duty setting, this waiting room is theeeee best. The cushioned seats have ports…read moreto charge your devices. There is a nice balcony for daylight (but the fire station is next door, which is extremely loud when a truck is deploying out.) 3 different areas for different lighting (for those with sensitive eyes). Kitchenette & full fridge!! Parking is free using technology . Easy peasy if u know ur license #. Beautiful architecture & patio for outdoor waiting on the first floor. Numerous choices in the area to eat if u buy ur meals. Made in 2013, so it's fairly new & is mantained to still look very clean.

As a juror, you would think they would tell you where the Jury Assembly room is. Nope. Two police…read moreofficers and a staff member gave me the wrong info and wrong directions to the assembly room. Making me late. Thanks yo. It's on the 4th floor. YOU'RE WELCOME. JUROR PARKING IS AT 101 Magnolia Ave. But no one tells you that. Not on the paperwork, not on the voice recording. You just have to figure that one out on your own while rushing to do your civil duty. Plus you better remember your license plate for parking. NO ONE TELLS YOU THAT EITHER. YOU'RE WELCOME. Lastly, you have to fill out the back of your jury duty paperwork. If not, they send you right to the back of the line. Time wasted - approximately 15 min. AGAIN YOU'RE WELCOME. OH AND DID I MENTION - someone hit my car too???? FML. JURY DUTY NIGHTMARE.

DV case: was told to bring digital files to court and that a flash drive would be sufficient by the…read morepeople at the front desk. They are wrong, the commissioner said no. Luckily I had my computer with me. Don't expect to easily navigate the system when seeking justice and certain don't expect them to protect you if you are in reasonable fear of your safety. If you're reading this, I might be found dead some day because of my abuser. Stalking victims are not taken seriously, seek an attorney if you can afford it.

The courthouse building itself is fine. There's a decent amount of parking, the restrooms are…read moreclean, getting through the metal detector and security scanner at the entrance is quick and not overly invasive, and staff are polite. Having said that, no one visits the courthouse just for kicks so my review has to include my reason for being there (over and over and over again)- jury duty- and that's why there are three stars missing. Even with pandemic precautions, this process feels remarkably inefficient and inconsiderate of the time, distance, and effort involved in doing one's civic duty. It took four visits to the courthouse before I finally learned I wouldn't be assigned to a trial and two of those visits seemed entirely pointless. For one visit I filled out a form that I easily could have completed online if it had been available and then was told to come back the next week. For my second visit, I sat there for a while and was then told to come back four hours later. In a pandemic, I am not sure why those two unnecessary visits couldn't have been streamlined. There's also minimal information provided while you're in the middle of this process so you have no idea if your life is now a Kafkaesque Groundhog Day of fruitless courthouse visits or if these trips have an end point. When I asked a clerk, she replied "It's up to the judge." Speaking of the judge, he was pleasant and engaging and the bailiffs were friendly and helpful. Once voir dire (vwär dir, folks, please) began on my third visit, it all actually became very interesting though I felt awful for the folks having to answer brutally invasive questions in front of a room full of strangers. I also felt bad for myself for having to sit in a room with several people who hadn't mastered mask-wearing and had their masks below their noses. Overall, I think the individual people in the system are doing their best to keep the system working within highly abnormal conditions but the process is antiquated, inefficient, and, in a pandemic, risky.

I respect my civic duty and acknowledge that the Rancho Cucamonga Courthouse is probably a less…read morestressful experience than other courthouses, but the experience still had major room for improvement. There are so many inefficiencies in the system. I don't think the government system takes feedback or makes process improvements, but hopefully this review helps someone with their Jury Duty experience. At this courthouse, you receive a summons and you actually have to CALL 5pm the day prior to check if you need to physically come in. Considering they made me go online and fill in all this stuff, why can't I check some status online? If you have to report in person, the dress code is business casual. Although I feel like a lot of people were way more casual casual and they weren't sent home to change like the threat on the phone. In the room where the potential jurors meet, we were told to listen to a video but the TVs were unevenly distributed and the audio was awful. Then when we were suppose to find ourselves on these lists, the names were written in a thin white font that was hard to read. A lot of do this and wait, do this and wait. During one of my breaks I went to the restroom on first floor and it really needs renovations. No automated/sensors. In the women's bathroom on 1st 2 out of 4 sinks were broken. Then I made the mistake of getting a snack at the café inside the courthouse. Since they have no competition and they're the only option, they get to be slow inefficient and burn your food... in my case burnt my food twice. It was also so hectic as they didn't take names down, they just called out the type of order, so if multiple people ordered the same thing they all go up and look confused. I waited for ever for them to call me back saying they forgot what I ordered... Then it was burnt. I came back... They remade it... Burnt again. Pointless. I didn't have time to deal with them a third time. On a more positive note, this is the furthest I made it along in the jury selection process. I won't give any detail to maintain the confidentiality but I can say they ask questions to make sure there are no conflict of interest or strong biases that would negatively affect either parties. It was nice to see the justice system at work. Obviously the Jury Duty experience is a civic duty, but the courthouse really need some renovations to make the jury experience less awful.

Called in after 5pm the night before to verify if I had to show up. Message confirmed I was needed…read moreand for me to arrive at 8am even though the paperwork said 8:30. Arrived at 8am to a long line outside. Went through security waited in another line inside. Finally 40 min in reach the checkin desk to he told my case was settled and therefore I wasn't needed. Seriously?! *eyeroll*

What a pleasant surprise this building we'll keep and not busy at all. Plenty of parking . No lines…read morefor court day.

Worst customer service ever! I guess we are all supposed to know how to fill out legal documents,…read moreno help but if a mistake is made...guess what? They tell you to go out of the 3 person office area to hallway and there is No chairs, privacy desk/booth etc. You have use an old podium which is to be attended by law enforcement and is empty or a bench outside courtrooms? This whole building needs a makeover inside. Also, if you don't like your job at a customer service public window, please get out!