Visitor Information
San Francisco Immigration Court
120 Montgomery Street, Suite 800
San Francisco, CA 94104
(415) 705-4415
For Directions to the Court, we have provided a link to a free mapping service.
Court Hours: 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m., Monday thru Friday Window Hours: 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Lobby Entrance:All visitors must present a valid identification card, or driver’s license to the lobby attendant of the building. Those visitors who do not have a valid identification should be accompanied with their attorney or someone with a valid identification. All visitors are required to sign-in with the lobby attendant.
Court visitors and attorneys must not remain in the lobby area or near the entrance doors of the building, as it is a violation of the building policy. If you must meet your client(s) prior to the scheduled court hearing, please designate an alternate location near the court to meet your client should you require it.
Attorneys and employees of persons doing business with the court may expedite entrance into the building, by requesting a HINES building pass. You may obtain a request form at the 8th floor reception window. Upon verification of the filled out form, the Court Administrator will sign it, and refer you to the building office for issuance. A replacement fee of $5.00 will be paid to the HINES building staff if your pass is lost or stolen.
Security Procedures:
All visitors to the Court must go undergo a security screening through a metal detector machine as well as a handbag screening each time they visit the Court.
Visitors must not bring any cameras, video or recording equipment, as they are not allowed in the courtrooms, and court staff is unable to store them for you.
Cell Phone Policy:
Visitors to the court must ensure to turn off their cell phones or place them in a silent mode when entering any courtroom. Cell phone usage will be allowed in the waiting room and elevator lobby areas only. Cell phone usage will not be allowed in the internal hallway of the 8th for 9th floors.
Hearing Information:
The Court holds hearings everyday of the week. Master calendar sessions for each judge are held once a week on a designated day and time. Please refer to the current master schedule for specific judge information.
Master Calendars:
Attorneys for cases in masters will be called upon the order in which they are signed up. Sign up sheets for masters are posted on the respective waiting rooms at 8am and 11am.
Assistant Chief Immigration Judge
Griswold, Stephen
Immigration Judges
Bernstein, Jeffrey
DiCostanzo, Lawrence N.
Geisse, Loreto
Hayward, Miriam R.
King, Carol A.
Maggard, Robert Print
Marks, Dana Leigh
Murry, Anthony S.
Phan-Quang, Tue
Ramirez, Laura L.
Stockton, Bette Kane
Teeter, Marilyn J.
Webber, Polly A.
Yamaguchi, Michael J.
Yeargin, Robert
Court Administrator
Jauregui, Maria
Deputy Court Administrator
McDaniel, Scott