Suffolk County Superior Court

"the bailiffs that ensure the courthouse is safe and running well to keep our judicial system intact should be given all the credit in the throughout my son's murder trial I was alone and I showed up every day for my son's memory and the Bayless offered me water, a clipboard, anything I needed. when the verdict was read I became unwell and it is one of the bailiffs voice that I heard and I know I would be okay until the paramedics got there because he kept talking to me. they are confident, show boundaries, more than once the bailiff assigned to the front of bldg did his rounds every even looking into bushes.... and and it made me feel so safe. I don't think the bailiffs get enough gratitude as they bring prisoners that are dangerous people into areas that are so close to people that are their victims. they manage the transport and keep everybody safe during emotional times .. I wish I knew this man's name but he sat in the corner right next to me lending me his clipboard every day and I would like it know that after I collapse he truly helped me safe and awake.. and he did that with everybody he dealt with, carried out his responsibilities every single day every time. (I wish I could say the same about the district attorney's victim "witness advocate program" but, on balance there were others that were very supportive and these bailiffs were part of that . THANK YOU ALL THE BEST, ASHLEY TENCZAR. (MOTHER OF DAMIEN HUGHES- MURDER VICTIM OF CESAR VALENTIN )"

"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 FOOD/SNACK BAR BY THE JURY ROOM NOW TAKES CREDIT CARDS. Finally. Since I run a network of jenkem distilleries (just google it. Actually, don't. Stay off my turf), I end having to appear in court quite often. I would say this courthouse is probably middle of the road. The best part actually is the food/snack bar. The snacks and food are actually made there I believe, I got a peek into the room behind the counter. They have full sandwiches, breakfast combos, bacon, eggs, etc. The quality is actually really surprising, I enjoyed what I got, and it was cheap too. I think I had a Gavel Burger and a Justice Shake, but I can't recall now. The jury waiting room has an interesting timeline regarding Mass. legal history. Apparently, we were the first to tell anti-Vaxers to piss off, that was in the early 1900s. Which amazes me because I thought anti-Vaxers were some kind of next-level stupid that the early 2000s invented. The rest of the building is pretty spotty; floors are old & lighting is poor. The elevators are slow and take forever to arrive. The bathrooms aren't going to leave you scarred, but they're not exactly up to date either. The nicest thing I can say is that the jury box itself has a foot-rest for each seat that makes sitting much more comfortable. Lastly, I found all the staff, clerks, trial court police, etc. to be perfectly nice as well. Just be nice and they'll be nice back; believe me, you're not important enough for anyone to care enough to be rude to you."

"As an attorney I thought everyone was helpful. There security guard directed me to where I should go to research an old case, the clerk's office was helpful, even though the files I wanted to looked took up multiple boxes. But, it's a court you go here because you have to, not for recreation."

"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."