Alameda County Family Court: Where to Go & Who Can Help
Alameda County family law cases are centered at the Hayward Hall of Justice, which also houses the court's Self-Help Center. Below are official links for the Superior Court of California, County of Alameda: courthouse locations, mediation, free self-help, local rules and forms, plus child support and domestic violence resources. Always check the court's website for current hours and procedures.
Family court locations
- Hayward Hall of Justice24405 Amador Street, Hayward, CA 94544 · 510-690-2700Family law departments 502 to 522; Dept. 501 houses the Self-Help Center.
- René C. Davidson Courthouse (Oakland)1225 Fallon Street, Oakland, CA 94612 · 510-891-6000Per the Family Law page, domestic violence restraining order (DVPA) filings may also be made here; other family law filings go to the Hayward Hall of Justice.
Remote hearings (attending by video)
How to join, as the court explains it:
- The court holds remote hearings on ZoomGov.
- For family law and restraining order hearings, the court publishes ZoomGov meeting IDs by department (see the table below). Your department is on your hearing notice; contact that department if you have questions.
- Treat it like being in the courtroom, and check what is visible behind you.
- Recording or broadcasting the hearing is not allowed without permission.
Tips: test your camera, microphone and internet a day ahead, keep your hearing notice and case number handy, and join early.
Zoom meeting IDs published by the court
As of Oct 27, 2026. Check the court's page before your hearing, because departments and IDs can change. Your hearing notice controls.
| Department | Meeting ID | Passcode | Join |
|---|---|---|---|
| Department 502 | 160 7849 6516 | None listed | Join Zoom Hearing |
| Department 503 | 161 3772 2372 | None listed | Join Zoom Hearing |
| Department 504 | 160 7523 4765 | None listed | Join Zoom Hearing |
| Department 507 | 161 7919 8974 | None listed | Join Zoom Hearing |
| Department 508 | 161 6264 5495 | None listed | Join Zoom Hearing |
| Department 509 | 160 4807 1749 | None listed | Join Zoom Hearing |
| Department 510 | 160 6709 6591 | None listed | Join Zoom Hearing |
| Department 513 | 161 5574 4006 | None listed | Join Zoom Hearing |
| Department 515 | 160 7138 7488 | None listed | Join Zoom Hearing |
| Department 516 | 160 3205 5501 | None listed | Join Zoom Hearing |
| Department 522 | 161 8513 2615 | None listed | Join Zoom Hearing |
From the court's Remote Hearing Instructions for Restraining Order or Family Law Hearings (Rev. 4.14.2022), linked from the court's Family Law page. Dial in: (669) 254-5252 or (669) 216-1590, then enter the meeting ID. The sheet lists no passcodes.
Family law departments
- Departments 502 to 522 at the Hayward Hall of Justice (per the court's location page)
Assignments change; confirm on the court site.
Custody mediation (Family Court Services)
- Family Court Services / Child Custody Recommending CounselingChild Custody Recommending Counseling. To schedule, read the scheduling instructions and submit the intake form (English or Spanish); preparation guides are on this page.
Self-help center & family law facilitator
- Self-Help Center & Family Law FacilitatorHelp for people without a lawyer; located in Dept. 501, Hayward Hall of Justice.
- California Courts Self-Help GuideStatewide, plain-language guides and Judicial Council forms.
Local family court forms
Forms this court adds to the statewide ones, in number order. Always download from the court, since local forms change.
- ALA FL-002 Stipulation and Order Appointing Private Child Custody Recommending MediatorBoth parents agree to use a private custody mediator instead of the court's.
- ALA FL-010 Declaration Regarding Notice and Delivery of Request for Temporary Emergency OrdersShows the court how you told the other side about your emergency (ex parte) request.
- ALA FL-035 Application and Order for Continuance of Hearing, Status Conference, or Case Resolution ConferenceAsks to move a hearing or conference to a later date.
- ALA FL-037 Application and Order for Telephone AppearanceAsks permission to attend by phone.
- ALA FL-040 Status Conference QuestionnaireTells the judge where your case stands before a status conference.
- ALA FL-041 Case Management Conference Questionnaire for Continued Family Law Status Conference or Family Centered Case Resolution ConferenceUpdates the judge on your case before a continued conference.
Local rules (family law)
Local Rules & Forms (Title 5: Family and Juvenile Rules)
Tentative rulings
The court publishes tentative rulings for civil matters; we did not find a family law tentative ruling listing.
Child support agency
- Alameda County Department of Child Support Services
- California Department of Child Support ServicesStatewide agency; guideline calculator and online services.
Co-parenting class
- Families Change (Judicial Council of California)Free California Courts website with age-appropriate guidance for separating parents, teens and kids.
Court-required parent orientation for mediation is listed under Family Court Services above.
Domestic violence help
In immediate danger, call 911.
- Domestic Violence (court page)
- Domestic violence restraining order guide (California Courts)
- National Domestic Violence Hotline24/7, confidential. 1-800-799-7233 (TDD 1-800-787-3224).
Court Provider Lists
These lists come from the court. The court does not endorse any provider on them. Check the list for current details before you call, and ask your attorney or Family Court Services which programs your order requires.
Have questions about a family law matter in Alameda County? The Geller Firm can talk through your situation and options.
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