All Superior Courts in California have authority over a wide variety of case types: Civil Cases - Includes both limited civil cases ($35,000 or less) and unlimited civil cases (over $35,000). Criminal Cases - Both felony and misdemeanor crimes (including such offenses as driving under the influence).
Today the 20 justices of the First Appellate District serve the residents of twelve Northern California counties: Alameda, Contra Costa, Del Norte, Humboldt, Lake, Marin, Mendocino, Napa, San Francisco, San Mateo, Solano, and Sonoma.
These cases range from breach of contract or licensing agreements, business torts, and franchise to construction and infrastructure disputes in companies from start-ups to the Fortune 500 in a variety of industries.
Alameda County has courts in ten different locations. Here is a rundown of the locations of each courthouse in Alameda County.
The Superior Court of Alameda County has jurisdiction over Alameda County. It hears cases ranging from traffic violations to murder. The trial court handles all criminal and civil cases within the county.
Superior Court of Alameda County.
A primary objective of court-ordered arbitration programs is to reduce time to disposition. A number of factors influence a pro- gram's ability to achieve this goal, including the court's scheduling rules and procedures and the effect of arbitration on settlement behavior.
The arbitrator will explain the process. Each side may present an uninterrupted opening statement setting forth its position as to the facts and the law. After opening statements, the parties present their evidence and witnesses. The arbitrator swears in the witnesses and makes rulings on the admissibility of evidence.
Always get straight to the merits without berating the other side or whining about how badly it has treated you. Another threat to your credibility is the “kitchen sink” arbitration demand or a response that includes numerous claims or defenses that have little chance of succeeding.
Before the arbitration hearing each side should: organize their arguments; identify and organize documentary evidence and testimony that supports the arguments; and make sure they have complied with CRC 3.820 prohibiting ex parte communication with the arbitrator.