Court Guides
Find your county's family court, mediation, self-help center and remote hearing information.
Each guide lists official links for courthouse locations, custody mediation, free self-help, local rules and forms, child support, domestic violence help and how to attend a hearing by video. Always check the court's own website for current hours.
Alameda County
Hayward Hall of Justice
Most family law cases are heard at the Hayward Hall of Justice, which also houses the court's Self-Help Center. Restraining order requests can also be filed in Oakland.
Contra Costa County
Spinetta Family Law Center, Martinez
Family law is centered at the Peter L. Spinetta Family Law Center in Martinez, with two more family departments nearby on Court Street.
Marin County
Civic Center, San Rafael
Family law is handled at the Hall of Justice in the Marin County Civic Center, with Family Court Services and a Legal Self-Help Center on site.
San Francisco County
Civic Center Courthouse, 400 McAllister
The Unified Family Court at 400 McAllister Street hears divorce, custody, support and restraining order cases. The ACCESS Self-Help Center is in the same building.
San Mateo County
Hall of Justice, Redwood City
Family cases are heard at the Hall of Justice in Redwood City, where each case stays with one judge from start to finish.
Santa Clara County
Family Justice Center Courthouse, San Jose
Family cases are heard at the Family Justice Center Courthouse on North First Street in San Jose. Custody mediation is held online.
Solano County
Hall of Justice, Fairfield
Family law is heard at the Hall of Justice in Fairfield, with custody counseling, a Legal Access Center and parenting classes.
General information, not legal advice. Questions? Call 415-840-0570.