Alameda County Bar Association

The Contra Costa Superior Court has issued its Fifth Amended Emergency Local Rules for Family Law, which are effective March 1. This amendment permits in-person filing in line with the Court’s 3/1 reopening and amends prior provisions on electronic service to mirror the requirements of the Code of Civil Procedure and Rules of Court. https://www.cc-courts.org/general/local-rules.aspx

The Superior Court of Alameda County (Court) announced today that it launched the Alameda Superior Court app for both iOS and Android devices. The app is designed to make it easier for the public to access court services and information. http://www.alameda.courts.ca.gov//February%2026%20Press%20

ICYMI: Tiela Chalmers' interview with Leslie F. Levy, of ACBA Leadership Firm LEVY VINICK BURRELL HYAMS LLP, to talk about her career fighting for social justice. Leslie discusses her interest in sexual harassment and assault wherever it occurs, the changes she's seen over the years for women in the courtroom, and big cases she's taken on, including BART and the Oakland Raiders. https://youtu.be/5hby4wdA1z8

How has your practice changed during the pandemic? There are many benefits to working remotely, will you ever go back into the office full time? Or are your itching for your office space?https://www.abajournal.com//thanks-to-the-covid-19-pandemi

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Please note that we will be closed for business on Monday January 18th for the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday.

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Thank you to Q. Chen Law, ALJ Dorothy Chou Proudfoot, and Zarate Dulany Law ,P.C. , our Installation Friend of the ACBA Sponsors. Register for Installation today at http://ow.ly/LxA050D7Wqe

Don't miss our major events of the year. Next week is our Virtual Installation and Distinguished Service Awards Night. Register here: http://ow.ly/SvB250D4Rwg. Join the ACBA today at http://ow.ly/yWSb50D4Rwf #bayarealaw #bayarealawyers #alamedacounty #ACBA

Breaking from the Contra Costa County Superior Court - The spike in COVID-19 cases continues and stay-at-home orders remain in effect. To limit the risk of COVID-19 transmission, the Court will continue to LIMIT COURT ACCESS through January 29, 2021. https://www.cc-courts.org//PressRelease-LimitedAccess-2020