René C. Davidson Courthouse: Cell Phone Rules, Parking & What to Know (2026)
Short answer: We found no building-specific rule for René C. Davidson Courthouse, so the Alameda County county-wide rule applies: allowed on silent. Call ahead to confirm. Checked
| Address | 1225 Fallon Street, Oakland, CA 94612 |
|---|---|
| Cases heard here | appeals, civil, criminal, mental health, jury assembly |
| Cell phones | Allowed on silent (county-wide rule; no building-specific rule found) |
| Parking | Limited and expensive. Alcopark Garage (165 13th St; $1.50/hr, $7 max, 7 AM-7 PM weekdays, often full before 8 AM); other paid lots on Madison and Harrison Streets; metered street parking $2/hr with 2-hour limit (jurors advised not to use meters); free street parking on Lakeshore Ave with street-cleaning restrictions. |
| Hours | Mon-Fri 8:30 AM-4:30 PM; Jury Service in person Mon-Fri 8:30 AM-4:00 PM |
| County court site | www.alameda.courts.ca.gov/ ↗ |
County-wide rules for jurors, dress code and security lines: Alameda County courthouse guide.
Other Alameda County Courthouse Buildings
- Wiley W. Manuel Courthouse
- Hayward Hall of Justice
- East County Hall of Justice
- Fremont Hall of Justice
- Juvenile Justice Center
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I bring my phone into René C. Davidson Courthouse?
We found no building-specific rule for René C. Davidson Courthouse, so the Alameda County county-wide rule applies: allowed on silent. Call ahead to confirm.
Where is René C. Davidson Courthouse?
René C. Davidson Courthouse is at 1225 Fallon Street, Oakland, CA 94612.
Where do I park at René C. Davidson Courthouse?
Limited and expensive. Alcopark Garage (165 13th St; $1.50/hr, $7 max, 7 AM-7 PM weekdays, often full before 8 AM); other paid lots on Madison and Harrison Streets; metered street parking $2/hr with 2-hour limit (jurors advised not to use meters); free street parking on Lakeshore Ave with street-cleaning restrictions.