Media, media ethics, objectivity and creative freedom in reporting, the effect of media on society and the individual, and the very impact on the judiciary system, judges and judicial decisions, are broad and complex topics of the modern world that cannot be defined in a simple way. Throughout their lives, people constantly live surrounded by the media and are not always aware of their effect on opinion and worldview, and on the judiciary system as well. The research on the ethics of journalists and the pressures of the media on society exists, but more serious research needs to be done on the perceptions of “silent” participants and followers of everything that is happening in the media today – people and citizens. This research aims to reveal the perception of Croatian citizens about the influence of the media on judicial processes. The survey was conducted on a sample of 158 citizens through a questionnaire sent via social media. From the results of the survey, it can be concluded that Croatian citizens have little confidence in the Croatian media and their ethics, and that they do not perceive the Croatian justice system as a fair and functional system. Since this topic is complex and underexplored, there is scope for further research. The following research should examine the opinions of media experts on how to improve the connection between the justice system and the media, how to reduce the media's influence on judges, and how to encourage journalists to report more impartially and ethically.