We all know that no one really wants to serve jury duty but it's part of our civil duty. I have to…read moresay that the whole process was pretty painless. Security and the staff up on the 12th floor have their process down and it made it easy to swiftly go through. There is a cafe on the 1st floor. I had an egg and ham burrito - it was ok but there are fresh bagels and a variety of other breakfast items which is convenient. I was allowed to bring in my own water and energy drink.

Terrible customer service on the first floor. The help center across from the little cafe inside-…read morethe ladies are EXTREMELY rude and useless, the attitude is terrible. People are at court already dealing with difficult times and having rude workers make everything harder.

Statement of Serious Concern Regarding Judicial Conduct, Due Process, and Systemic Failures in…read moreFamily Court Family courts wield extraordinary authority over the lives of parents and children. With that authority comes a legal and ethical obligation to act with impartiality, professionalism, and strict adherence to constitutional protections. When those obligations are not upheld, the consequences are profound--not only for individual families, but for public confidence in the justice system itself. In my experience within the San Joaquin County family court system, including proceedings involving Judge Cheryl McCanne, Judge Jonathan Fattarsi, Judge Danielle Ramirez, Commissioner Robin Apple, and mediator Marisol Enos, I have observed troubling patterns that raise serious concerns about transparency, professionalism, and adherence to the rule of law. Court proceedings involving the safety and well-being of children should be treated with the highest level of seriousness and integrity. Yet in my experience, I have witnessed conduct that appears dismissive and unprofessional, including moments in which proceedings involving children's welfare were treated in a manner that felt inappropriate for the gravity of the issues at hand. When families are seeking protection and fairness from the court, the process should never feel like a mockery of the suffering being described. Equally concerning are procedural barriers that make it difficult to verify what actually occurred during hearings. Parents must be able to review court recordings and ensure that written orders accurately reflect what was stated in open court. When access to recordings is limited or when written minute orders appear inconsistent with statements made during the hearing, it undermines the transparency that due process requires. The United States Supreme Court has repeatedly recognized that the relationship between parent and child is a fundamental liberty interest protected by the Fourteenth Amendment. In Troxel v. Granville (2000) 530 U.S. 57, the Court affirmed that parental rights are among the oldest and most protected liberties in American law. Likewise, in Santosky v. Kramer (1982) 455 U.S. 745, the Court held that the government must exercise the utmost care and procedural fairness when interfering with parental rights because the consequences are so severe. California law also contains safeguards designed to preserve the integrity of judicial proceedings, including: * California Penal Code §118 - prohibiting perjury under oath * California Penal Code §§132-134 - prohibiting the presentation or preparation of false evidence * California Penal Code §182 - addressing conspiracies that interfere with lawful judicial processes * California Family Code §3027.1 - authorizing sanctions when knowingly false allegations are used in custody disputes Judicial officers are bound by the California Code of Judicial Ethics, which requires integrity, impartiality, and the avoidance of conduct that creates even the appearance of impropriety. Oversight of these obligations is entrusted to the California Commission on Judicial Performance. Family court should never become a system where legal procedures are used in ways that feel coercive, manipulative, or dismissive of legitimate concerns regarding the safety and welfare of children. When parents believe that their voices are ignored, that evidence is disregarded, or that they are being forced through unnecessary procedural hurdles, it raises legitimate questions about whether the system is functioning as intended. The issues raised here extend beyond a single case. They reflect a broader concern about whether families without financial resources or influence are being treated with the same fairness and dignity as those with greater access to power and representation. Justice must never depend on status, relationships, or resources. The law demands equal protection for every parent and every child. These concerns will be submitted to the appropriate oversight and accountability institutions for review, including the California Commission on Judicial Performance, appellate courts, relevant state authorities, and other agencies responsible for ensuring that the administration of justice remains lawful and ethical. Public institutions function best when serious concerns are examined transparently and thoroughly. The purpose of raising these issues is not to undermine the judiciary, but to insist that the principles of fairness, due process, and accountability remain at the center of family court proceedings. When the rights of children and parents are at stake, the justice system must be held to the highest possible standard.

A few years ago, I received a ticket and went to court here, and Judge Sparks did not hear me out…read more I ended up paying the ticket even though I had pictures of the street signs that said there was a certain time when you cannot make a turn, and it was after that time near Jacobson Elementary school in Tracy. She said it was my fault for not understanding the sign, what??? I highly recommend having a "motion for change of venue" to have your court hearing transferred. You'll need to show proof that you think they might be biased or that you feel you'll have an unfair trial. Use these reviews as proof, and I am not the only one, as you can see.

Ample parking in a private lot. Organized, clean, nice location. I am glad I did not have to drive…read moretoo far for a Jury Duty inquiry. There are vending machines on the first floor once you get past the security checkpoint. The police, staff, and judge were all kind people. Pretty landscaping on the exterior. Only elevators are available for going up and down the different levels.

This courthouse is literally stupid. They don't know anything. They are not helpful at all. You…read morewould think courthouses would know where to get divorce decrees as they are literally the superior court system of Alameda County but they dont. They will point you to the wrong direction. THEY DO NOT HELP!!! I was sent on a wild goose chase. DO NOT COME HERE FOR INFORMATION. THEYRE ABOUT AS SMART AS A PILE OF BRICKS. Unless you have a question about traffic or criminal court cases they'll just send you to the wrong department. They pointed me to the Clerk-Recorder's office and those poor people were as confused as I was when I asked for my divorce decree. Those kind people at the Clerk-Recorder's office told me the correct place to go and that the Dublin Court House just dumps everyone with any questions at the Clerk-Recorder's office which is really embarrassing on the Court's part. THIS COURTHOUSE IS GIVING OUT WRONG INFORMATION!!! They literally gave me a flier with wrong information. Your tax dollars at work being stupid.

I spoke with a clerk today and she was so helpful! Definitely worth a great rating! Thank you so…read moremuch.

Anthony P. Lucaccini and Jose Alva are BY FAR the worst "judges" that you could ever come across…read more The fact that they are in the child dependency department and that they have been there so long says a lot about San Joaquin county. They are very biased and unprofessional when it comes to the decision making for children and it is so upsetting. I have on different occasions seen Alva show a little bit of favoritism towards certain families that I believe race played a huge factor in his decision making. I'm not even sure how Alva got in that department as a judge when he had no experience in family law prior to that. Thinking of them being in those positions is quite unnerving to say the least.

My mom went to the court house for a ticket and was so nervous and unsure of the process. She came…read morehome and said a nice lady Melinda helped her. she explained what she had to do next. Very thankful for her

I had 2 traffic tickets went there and was helped by a lovely young lady named Malinda Ramirez she…read morewas very polite , helpful with great customer service . Thank you .

I had no Idea there is a Alameda County Court House in Dublin . Until I was called to Jury Duty…read morethere . This Court House does Criminal Trials . When I arrived there , I was pleased to find there's Plenty of Free Parking . When entering the Court House you have to go thru Security Screening and Metal Detectors . So leave your Gats and Shanks in your Car !!!! I had to leave my Anke and Shoulder Rig in the Car didn't want to Freak out the Sheriffs at the Screening Station LoL!!!

Nice new building. 5151 and 5149 are the same building. Its time for me to go through the metal…read moredetector and I'm told to remove my hoop earrings. For what though? Don't you know how hard these are to put back in, with no mirror?! Well I'm here to pay a citation and they have one traffic clerk. How annoying. I stand and wait. My feet hurt from standing so long. It's finally my turn. Let's do better people.