John Marshall Courts

Not organized. No phones. You cannot back into a parking space. Hard to find your courtroom.

In case you didn’t know, you cannot bring your cell phones into the courtroom. I’m not sure about cell phones without a camera, but for your best bet, don’t bring it at all. If you have a lawyer, you can see if s/​he will bring it in for you, because they are allowed to have their phones, just not you, the general public. If you don’t have a car to leave your cell phone in, don’t hide it in a bush or something, just don’t bring it — you probably won’t be sorry if you just leave it behind.
I came to find out about becoming a notary because I had applied a little over a month ago, but hadn’t received any follow up information. After returning to the entrance because I forgot to leave my cell phone in the car, I was scanned for weapons and bombs and such (no finds), and then guided to the correct office by the guard. I got into the office, where there was no wait, and it was starkly decorated as many government offices and buildings are, and was given some information by the clerk. Unfortunately, I wasn’t able to be sworn-​in when I went because I had forgotten to finish a step in the process, but honestly, I wasn’t aware that I missed the step. The clerk was way too busy to assist me to let me know where I stood in the process, so I decided not to waste my time getting angry with her, and just called the local number that was provided on some previous email correspondence. Government employees can be a tough crowd to deal with, especially, front/​customer-​facing employees. But they should remember, especially in Virginia, that this is a right to work state, they can quit their job any time they want to (since they don’t want to be there and do it well), and more importantly — they filled out their own damned job application. If it’s a job that you don’t want to do, don’t apply for it. But once you get the job, don’t spend your days making other people miserable. If you do, you suck at life — much like the chick working in the office on the Tuesday, April 22 that I went. I shouldn’t have to follow up for more information when I walk out the door. Some people…

You can’t bring cell phones or cell phone accessories into the court building. Arrive early to find parking close by the court building. The parking lot across from the John Marshall building fills up fast.

No cellphones allowed inside, parking is across the street. Service was decent for a December Monday. The clerk was as helpful as she could be when my friend renewed a concealed weapons permit. We were in and our in about 45 minutes, which included filling paperwork, passing through security, and parking.