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Superior Court - Criminal
1225 Fallon St, Rm 107
Rene C Davidson Courthouse
Oakland, CA 94612 http://www.alameda.courts.ca.gov/

Hours: 8:30AM-4PM PST
P: 510-891-6009
No credit cards accepted.

Jurisdiction: Felony
Restricted Records: No probation, medical, adoption, juvenile or sealed records released

South Branch/Hayward Superior Court
24405 Amador St, Rm 108
Hayward, CA 94544 http://www.alameda.courts.ca.gov/

Hours: 8:30AM-4PM PST
P: 510-690-2705
F: 510-690-2773

Jurisdiction: Civil, Small Claims, Probate
Restricted Records: No sealed files, paternity or adoption records released
Located at the Hayward Hall of Justice.

Alameda Branch Superior Court
2233 Shoreline Dr
George E McDonald Hall of Justice
Alameda, CA 94501 http://www.alameda.courts.ca.gov/

Hours: 8:30AM-4:00PM; phones- 8:30AM-5PM PST
P: 510-263-4300
F: 510-263-4330

Jurisdiction: Civil Actions under $25,000,Family Law
Restricted Records: No confidential records released
Co-extensive with the city limits of Alameda only. The fax number is not for public use. Family Law can be reached at 510-263-4305.

Fremont Superior Court
39439 Paseo Padre Pky
Fremont Hall of Justice
Fremont, CA 94538 http://www.alameda.courts.ca.gov/

Hours: 8:30AM-4PM PST
F: 510-818-7601
No credit cards accepted.

Jurisdiction: Felony, Misdemeanor, Civil Actions under $25,000, Eviction, Small Claims, Traffic
Restricted Records: No sealed or confidential records released
Jurisdiction includes Fremont, Newark, and Union City. Located at the Fremont Hall of Justice.

Pleasanton Superior Court
5672 Stoneridge Dr
Gale/Schenone Hall of Justice
Pleasanton, CA 94588 http://www.alameda.courts.ca.gov/

Hours: 8:30AM-4PM PST
F: 925-227-6772
Credit card accepted in person only.

Jurisdiction: Misdemeanor, Civil Actions over $25,000, Eviction, Small Claims, Family
Restricted Records: No records older than 10 years are released
Includes the cities of Livermore, Dublin, Sunol and Pleasanton and all areas east to San Joaquin County line, north of Highway 580 to Contra Costa line.

Oakland Superior Court - Admin. Bldg
Records Management, Ste 16
1221 Oak St
Oakland, CA 94612 http://www.alameda.courts.ca.gov/

Hours: 8:30AM-4PM PST
P: 510-891-6005

Jurisdiction: Civil Actions under $25,000, Eviction, Small Claims
Restricted Records: No sealed or confidential records released
Comprises the cities of Oakland, Piedmont and Emeryville. Formerly at the Broussard Justice Complex, now abandoned. Records Mgmt has online records from 2004 forward.

Berkeley Superior Court - Civil
2120 Martin Luther King Jr Way
Berkeley Courthouse
Berkeley, CA 94704 http://www.alameda.courts.ca.gov/

Hours: 8:30AM-4:00PM PST
P: 510-647-4439
F: 510-883-9359

Jurisdiction: Civil, Eviction, Small Claims, Probate
Restricted Records: No sealed, judge's notes or confidential records released
Co-extensive with the city limits of Berkeley and Albany.

Oakland - Wiley W. Manuel Superior Court
661 Washington St, 2nd Fl
Wiley W Manuel Courthouse
Oakland, CA 94607 http://www.alameda.courts.ca.gov/

Hours: 8:30AM-4PM PST
P: 510-627-4700
F: 510-627-4909
Visa/MC accepted in person only.

Jurisdiction: Misdemeanor (also Felony Welfare Fraud and H&S Violations), Civil, Small Claims, Traffic
Restricted Records: No sealed or confidential records released
Comprises the cities of Oakland, Piedmont and Emeryville, Albany and Berkeley.

Hayward Superior Court
24405 Amador St
Hayward, CA 94544 http://www.alameda.courts.ca.gov/

Hours: 8:30AM-4PM PST
P: 510-690-2700
F: 510-690-2773
ATM and credit cards accepted in person.

Jurisdiction: Felony, Misdemeanor
Restricted Records: No sealed or confidential records released
Includes the cities of San Leandro, Hayward and adjoining unincorporated areas of Castro Valley and San Lorenzo. Located at the Hayward Hall of Justice.

Contact the Alameda County Recorder Office if you would like to find vital records, such as birth, death, marriage, divorce, and real estate records.

Alameda County Court Recorder
1106 Madison St, 1st Fl
Oakland, CA 94607
http://www.acgov.org/auditor/clerk/
8:30AM-4:30PM PST

Phone: 510-272-6362
Fax: 510-208-9957
Real Estate, Deed, Lien, Fictitious Name, Voter Status

If you would like to obtain a hard copy of a birth, death, marriage, divorce, or other vital record, you can do so by searching for and requesting a vital certificate. Vital certificates are official hard copy documents, the same as those used by the United States government.

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Alameda County is situated on the eastern portion of the San Francisco Bay and is generally considered a "working class" area, particularly in relation to its ritzy neighbors. Indeed, the city of Oakland, which is also the county seat, is a major port where thousands of blue-collar laborers report to work each day. However, don't let this fool you into thinking the area won't have a lot to offer in the way of trendy restaurants, shops, and entertainment venues. The area actually has plenty of these, especially in the Grand-Lakeshore district in Oakland. This area is one of the city's highlights and features shops, restaurants, theaters, a farmers' market, nightclubs, and more. There is even a symphony and a ballet in Oakland, as well as the Oakland Zoo and Chinatown. The city is also known for its professional sports teams, including the Raiders (NFL), Athletics (MLB), and the Golden State Warriors (NBA).

Another popular feature of Alameda County is its natural beauty. With the bay to the west and redwoods to the east, the county is perfect for outdoor enthusiasts. Hiking and jogging are popular activities in these scenic wooded areas and along the San Francisco Bay Trail. The County also has more than 350 parks for residents and visitors to enjoy, and eight National Historic Landmarks, including the Joaquin Miller House and the USS Hornet (aircraft carrier). Though it may not have the glitz and glam of a couple of its neighboring counties, Alameda offers its own brand of culture and appeal that should not be underestimated.

Total Land Area (2000): 737.57 sq mi

Population (2009): 1,491,482