Alameda County, California — Court & Arrest Lookup

How to use this page: Pick a section below — court records, arrest records, or other records. Each one tells you where to go, who to contact, and what tools are available online.

Start here: Choose the type of record you need below, then follow the link to the official source.

What You Can Find Here

⚖️ Superior Court case records (civil, criminal, family)

🔍 Sheriff inmate locator and jail information

🏛️ Traffic and small claims court records

📋 Property records and vital records contacts

What you will need:

Full name of the person or business
Case number, if you have one
Approximate date or location of the record

How to Request Records

Most records are handled by different offices — always contact the office listed in the section above.

In person: Visit the René C. Davidson Courthouse at 1225 Fallon St in Oakland. Bring a valid ID.

Online: Visit the court's official website for online case search and filing options.

By mail or email: Submit a written request under the California — Court & Arrest Lookup Act to the office that holds the records. Include your name, contact information, and a clear description of the records you need.

Cities in Alameda County

Alameda County includes the city of Oakland (county seat) and several other municipalities including Fremont, Hayward, Berkeley, San Leandro, Alameda, Union City, Pleasanton, Dublin, Newark, and Livermore. City-level record pages will be added as they become available.

What this page does not show: Not all records are available online. Some require a written request, an in-person visit, or a fee. Court records and arrest data may be incomplete, delayed, or not yet entered into online systems.

This page is a guide to help you find official records — it is not the official database. All information comes from government sources. Verify details directly with the agency that holds the records.

Last updated: April 15, 2026