Alameda County Small Claims Court
How to file a small claims case in Alameda County, CA. Courthouse locations, hours, fees, and filing options for the Oakland area.
E-Filing
✓ Available
File your claim online — no trip to file
Max Claim
$12,500
Courts (3)
3 courthouses
Main Courthouse
Wiley W. Manuel Courthouse
661 Washington Street
Oakland, CA 94607
Other Courthouse Locations
Hayward Hall of Justice
24405 Amador Street
Hayward, CA 94544
René C. Davidson Courthouse
1225 Fallon Street
Oakland, CA 94612
How to File in Alameda County
E-filing available
This county accepts electronic filing for small claims cases.
File in person
Bring your completed forms to the courthouse clerk during business hours. Pay the filing fee by cash, check, or credit card.
File by mail
Most small claims courts accept filing by mail — check with this courthouse first. Typically you mail your completed forms with the filing fee (check or money order) plus a self-addressed stamped envelope for your returned copies.
Ready to get your money back?
A demand letter often settles disputes before a case is ever filed — and it only takes a few minutes.
Read the demand letter guideFor statewide rules including filing limits, statutes of limitations, and court procedures, see the full California small claims court guide →