Walter E. Hoffman United States Courthouse Public Notice:

The Hoffman United States Courthouse is currently undergoing construction for a Security Upgrades Project.  These changes, which you will soon notice, are designed to enhance your safety and security.  As part of the enhancements, there will be a new public entrance.  While the new main entrance is under construction, the current public entrance will remain available.  

Work will begin on the new main entrance on the evening of Monday, April 15, 2024.  

Beginning on or near Tuesday, April 22, 2024, the Granby Street sidewalk from Bute Street to the new entrance will be closed during construction.  Pedestrians will be detoured to the Brambleton crosswalk.  

We appreciate your understanding and patience as we work hard to make these necessary improvements.  Please pardon our dust as we strive to enhance your experience at the Hoffman United States Courthouse. 

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Directions Map & Parking

Driving Directions

From points West:
I-64 East through the Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel to the Naval Base/Granby Street exit (# 276A). Bear left onto Granby Street. Granby Street downtown to courthouse (on left at intersection of Granby Street and Brambleton Avenue).

From points East:
264 West. Left exit onto Waterside Drive. Get in the far right-hand lane. First right onto St. Paul's Boulevard. Left onto Brambleton Avenue. Left onto Granby Street.

From points South:
264 West through the downtown tunnel. Follow the signs to Waterside Drive. First right onto St.Paul's Boulevard. Left onto Brambleton Avenue. Left onto Granby Street.

From points North:
I-95 South to I-295 South exit (# 84A). I-295 to I-64 East (#28A). I-64 through the Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel to the Naval Base/Granby Street exit (# 276A). Bear left onto Granby Street. Granby Street downtown to courthouse (on left at intersection of Granby Street and Brambleton Avenue).

Parking

Public Transportation

Route and schedule information may be obtained from Hampton Roads Transit, 757-222-6100 and www.gohrt.com. View the Light Rail schedule here.

Important Security Information

Visitors enter the courthouse through the building's main entrance on North Granby Street. You will be required to walk through a magnetometer and your bags will be screened by an x-ray machine. You will be required to show a photo ID issued by a government agency, such as a driver's license. 

Members of the public are prohibited from bringing cell phones, smart watches, pagers, PDAs, laptop computers, cameras, tape recorders, and all other personal electronic devices into the courthouse. There are no lockers available to store these items while you visit the building.

Attorneys who require laptops for their courtroom presentations must receive prior approval from a judge.

PERSONAL ELECTRONICS DEVICE POLICY - EFFECTIVE 4/4/2016

Court Access Coordinator

This Public Notice lists the designated Court Access Coordinators in each divisional office. Access Coordinators are responsible for coordinating appropriate auxiliary aids and services to participants (not spectators) in court proceedings with communication disabilities.