Edward R. Roybal Federal Building

The security men and women here are great at their jobs. I recently lost something and they were very helpful.

What can I say about Roybal… As an attorney, I am here often for cases in the Federal District Court and the Bankruptcy Court. There is a snack shop on the 2^nd floor, which is pretty legit. They have everything from full meals to great on the go snacks. I usually grab a power bar and water when I’m out of fuel.
A word to the wise, you are entering a Federal building, so prepare to pretend like you are at LAX. You must show a photo ID upon entering. You will also go through a metal detector. This means, that’s right ladies and gents, remove your belts, take the keys out of your pocket and take off ‘yo damn shoes. Further, if you have a cell phone or an ipad (duh) make sure to put it in its own ‘separate’ container. There’s nothing I love more than running late for court and having to essentially undress to enter a building. Hayo. That being said, I’d rather whip off my belt then deal with a crazy lunatic running amuck inside any day.
If you are appearing in court without an attorney, please remember the following:
1. Step up your appearance (jeans, shorts or a micky mouse T won’t cut it);
2. Speak ONLY when spoken to;
3. Speak in complete sentences: and
4. If the judge tells you something WRITE IT DOWN. Federal court = big leagues y’all.
The saddest part is that unlike LAX, Roybal doesn’t have a bar to patron while you wait. Enjoy!

This place is not very handicap accessible. The ramps are there, but you have to walk a country mile just to reach the ramps and than walk that same distanced to get BACK to the building you needed in the first place.

The Gold line metro leaves you right there so dont spend all that money on parking! It is a Federal building so you have to go through security procedures to enter but the officers are nice and just ask them for help to where you need to go. Oh and go for lunch down the street in Little Tokyo.

The federal building. It’s a little confusing. The first floor is not the main floor and there aren’t any directions on where to go unless you’ve been there before. The security just watches you migrate and don’t really try to assist you.
A tip: Be prepared to take off your shoes. It’s like going through airport security.

The place to park here is on Commercial street (see other Unilocal) all day for five dollars. The Roybal Buildiing is one of two court house for the central district of california in the area– the other is the spring street court house. Def. has the better facility of the two, if less personality.