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Courthouse FAQ

Directions & Parking Information

The John Joseph Moakley United States Courthouse is located at 1 Courthouse Way in the Seaport neighborhood of Boston.

We highly recommend traveling to the courthouse by public transportation.

MBTA

The Moakley Courthouse is located directly on the Silver Line at the Courthouse Station Stop. The courthouse is a 15-minute walk from the Red Line and Commuter Rail at South Station, a 16-minute walk from the Blue Line at the Aquarium Station, and an 18-minute walk from the Orange Line at Downtown Crossing.

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Parking

There is NO parking available at the Moakley Courthouse, and street parking is limited in the seaport area. There are several commercial parking lots and garages around the courthouse.

Courthouse Regulations & Security

All adults visiting the courthouse will be required to show photo identification to enter the courthouse. Visitors will be required to walk through a metal detector and have belongings checked by an X-Ray Machine. Food and drink, including water, will not be allowed in the courthouse.

Please note that electronics aren’t allowed inside the Moakley Courthouse. This includes things like:

  • Cell phones
  • Laptops
  • Smart watches
  • Earbuds and headphones
  • Portable chargers
  • Charging cords

Photography

Due to the Rules of the John Joseph Moakley United States Courthouse, photography is NOT allowed in the courthouse. We know you are eager to document your trip! We recommend that photos be taken outside the courthouse at the Harbor Park entrance or the entrance on Northern Avenue. Thank you for your cooperation.

Food & Drink

Food and drink, including water, cannot be brought into the courthouse.

The courthouse has a cafe featuring a grill station, sandwich station, and salad bar with reasonable prices. If you are a group larger than 10 that is interested in visiting the cafe, please let us know at least 2 weeks prior to your visit.

Alexandra

Alexandra vonBallmoos

Alex has over fifteen years of administrative experience, most recently at Boston Schools Fund. Prior to her time at BSF, she served as an Executive Assistant to the Head of School at Mother Caroline Academy, where she also provided major support to the Development office. Before her time at MCA, Alex served as an assistant at a media firm in Washington, DC.

This role oversees financial operations such as reconciliations, expense tracking, payroll, and donor acknowledgments, while managing organizational systems, employee records, and meeting coordination. It also provides event logistics, Board support, and office management, ensuring efficient processes, accurate recordkeeping, and the successful execution of programs, operations, and special events like the annual Spring Gala.

Rana Suh Kannan

Rana Suh Kannan

Rana Suh Kannan has spent nearly her entire 20+ year career dedicated to providing students with access to high-quality education experiences that lead to strong academic outcomes. She brings extensive and diverse experiences as a teacher, school administrator, funder, and nonprofit professional. Rana is committed to Discovering Justice’s mission to enable students to become well-equipped with the knowledge, skills, and desire to build and sustain an equitable democracy.

Prior to Discovering Justice, Rana spent seven years at Boston Schools Fund, most recently as the Chief Operating Officer. She co-led the development of the organization’s second fund, and ensured its operationalization across the organization. Previously, Rana played pivotal roles at organizations such as Salsify, Phoenix Charter Academy, The Achievement Network, and Roxbury Prep Charter School. Rana graduated from Williams College with a Bachelor of Arts degree in History and Psychology. She earned her Master’s in Education Policy & Management from the Harvard Graduate School of Education.

Mehana Koch

Mehana Koch is a recent graduate of Wellesley College, where she earned a BA in Psychology. She joined Discovering Justice excited to learn about nonprofit operations and support an organization whose mission uplifts and empowers future engaged citizens.

At Discovering Justice, Mehana enjoys supporting both the administrative and fundraising needs of the organization. Her day-to-day work includes processing donations, reconciling accounting information, and maintaining a strong database. She also has played a large role in onboarding new staff and supporting large organization-wide events, such as the Annual Gala.

Bianca Lora

Bianca Lora is passionate about expanding access to civic education, uplifting historically underrepresented voices, and creating spaces where young people can grow as informed and active members of their communities. With a background spanning across organizing, policy, and fundraising, she brings a collaborative spirit to the work.

Prior to this role, she led cross-departmental initiatives for donors at the ACLU of Massachusetts, including its 800-person annual gala. Bianca has also served as a Senior Legislative Assistant for a Councilmember At-Large in Montgomery County, Maryland where she oversaw a legislative portfolio on government operations, economic development, public safety and social justice issues. She also launched an organizing campaign alongside the adjunct faculty at Prince George’s Community College with SEIU.