Fremont Court Records
Court records for cases in Fremont are filed at the Alameda County Superior Court. With about 230,000 residents, Fremont is the largest city in southern Alameda County. All civil, criminal, family law, and small claims cases go through the county court system. The Fremont Hall of Justice used to serve the area, but cases now route through other Alameda County courthouses. You can search records online or visit a courthouse in person to view files tied to Fremont cases.
Fremont Court Records Quick Facts
Where Fremont Cases Are Filed
Fremont does not have its own court. Cases file at the Alameda County Superior Court. The Rene C. Davidson Courthouse in Oakland at 1225 Fallon Street handles civil and criminal matters. The East County Hall of Justice in Dublin at 5151 Gleason Drive serves the Tri-City area, which includes Fremont. The Hayward Hall of Justice at 24405 Amador Street also handles cases for southern Alameda County. Which courthouse gets your case depends on the type of case and where it was filed.
In-person research is free at any Alameda County courthouse. Bring a valid photo ID. The clerk can pull files for you to review on site. If you need copies, fees apply. You can look at the file at no cost, though, and take notes.
| East County Courthouse | East County Hall of Justice 5151 Gleason Drive Dublin, CA 94568 |
|---|---|
| Hayward Courthouse | Hayward Hall of Justice 24405 Amador Street Hayward, CA 94544 |
| Phone (Criminal) | (510) 891-6009 |
Search Fremont Court Records Online
Alameda County has two online portals for court records. The Odyssey Public Portal lets you search civil, probate, and small claims cases by name or case number. You can view the register of actions and hearing dates from any device. The Criminal Records Request Portal handles requests for criminal case information.
The California courts self-help site offers tools that help Fremont residents find the right court for their case.
This state portal connects to resources that cover all Alameda County courthouses serving Fremont.
Under California Rules of Court, certain records have limits on remote access. Family law documents, criminal case filings, and juvenile records can only be viewed at a courthouse terminal. The online portals show case indexes, calendars, and registers of action for most case types. For full document access on restricted cases, you will need to visit the East County Hall of Justice or the Hayward courthouse.
Court Records Fees in Fremont
Alameda County follows the statewide fee schedule with some local pricing on document downloads. Online document downloads cost $1.00 per page for the first five pages, then $0.50 for each page after that. There is a cap of $50 per document for online downloads. Certified copies cost $40.00. Search fees are $15.00 if the clerk spends more than 10 minutes looking for your record.
Immigration letters cost $1.00 each. In-person viewing is free. You can sit at a public terminal or review paper files without charge. Copies and certifications are where costs add up. If you need several certified documents, the total can grow fast. Fee waivers exist for those who qualify based on income.
Legal Help in Fremont
Bay Area Legal Aid serves low-income residents in Alameda County. Call (800) 551-5554 to find out if you qualify. They handle housing, family law, and public benefits cases. They can also help you understand court records and what steps to take next in your case.
Centro Legal de la Raza at (510) 437-1554 offers legal help in Oakland and serves the broader Alameda County area. The California Courts Self-Help Center has online guides for common court procedures. The Alameda County courthouse self-help centers provide free help with forms and court processes. No lawyer is needed to use these services.
For criminal background checks, the California DOJ processes personal record review requests for $25 through Live Scan.
Types of Fremont Court Records
The Alameda County Superior Court maintains records for every case type. Civil records cover lawsuits, landlord-tenant disputes, and debt collection. Criminal records include felony and misdemeanor charges. Family law records deal with divorce, custody, and domestic violence restraining orders. Probate handles wills, trusts, and conservatorships. Small claims cases resolve disputes under a set dollar limit.
Public access rules vary by case type. Civil records are the most open. Criminal and family law records have tighter restrictions on what you can see online. Juvenile records are fully confidential. Records that have been sealed by court order are not available to the public at all. The court does not provide research help by phone or email, so you will need to use the online portal or visit in person.
- Civil unlimited cases kept for 10 years
- Felony records retained for 75 years
- Family law files kept for 30 years
- Adoption records are permanent
Alameda County Court Records
Fremont is in Alameda County. All court filings for Fremont go through the Alameda County Superior Court system. For full details on county courthouses, online portals, fee schedules, and other resources, visit the county page.
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