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Everyone very pleasant. The clerks office is quick, efficient and knowledgeable. The magistrates know their stuff and are quick and agile at making things happen what need to make happen. The parking is close and local and also expensive. But expensive parking is what we all expect in Boston and has no relationship to the good work of the good people at the courthouse.
The court staff are always pleasant, patient and helpful. Big thank you to Brenda Shisslak for helping me in a pinch and sending an extra summons in a rush. One of many examples where the staff goes above and beyond to help.
Staff was rude, 10/10 would not recommend. Go to a different courthouse if you can. Will promise you will walk out this one frustrated and left feeling belittle.
This review is from the perspective of being a juror. I just wanted to answer some questions I had that were not 100% clear on the Court Website. The entrance to the court for jury duty is not visible from Somerset St, you have to walk into Pemberton Square with almost no signs telling you where to go. The door with Suffolk County Superior Court carved above it is the one you want. You CAN bring your phone/laptop/tablet. There is no wifi that was accessible in the jury room. I did not see any available power plugs in the main waiting room but there were plenty in the smaller "Break Room". All calls must be made in the hallway outside of the main room where the elevators are located. You can bring snacks and drinks but you must consume them in the break room not the main waiting area. There is a small coffee and snack shop right outside the main room. The whole operation was well organized. Staff kept us as informed as they could. Its a long day but it was worth it.
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