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Stop Guessing Alameda County Exhibit Rules

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  • Alameda County plaintiffs mark exhibits with Exhibit 1, 2, 3..., and defendants use Exhibit A, B, C....
  • Alameda County's primary exhibit rule is Alameda Local Rule 3.30.
  • Alameda County courts e-file through File & ServeXpress, with a maximum file size of 35 MB.
  • Alameda County is part of the Alameda County Superior Court.
  • Oakland-based court system.
  • Separate rules for unlimited vs limited civil.
  • ExhibitPrep generates court-compliant Alameda County exhibit stamps entirely in the browser, with files never leaving the user's device.
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Quick Reference

Plaintiff MarkingExhibit 1, 2, 3...
Defendant MarkingExhibit A, B, C...
Court SystemAlameda County Superior Court
E-Filing SystemFile & ServeXpress
File Size Limit35 MB
Primary RuleAlameda Local Rule 3.30

Key Requirements for Alameda County

  • Oakland-based court system
  • Separate rules for unlimited vs limited civil
  • Joint exhibit lists required in many cases
  • E-filing capped at 35 MB through File & ServeXpress
  • Smaller docket than California's largest metro courts, which can mean more scheduling flexibility but sparser published local rules

Local Practice Notes

Alameda County Superior Court publishes less granular local guidance than the largest metro courts in California, so exhibit formatting quirks are more likely to live in individual judges' standing orders than in a published local rule. Call the clerk's office to confirm current practice before relying on general California conventions.

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Typical Alameda County Exhibit Timeline

Discovery
Gather exhibits
Pre-Trial
Mark & exchange
Trial
Present exhibits

Alameda County requires pre-marked exhibits with proper labeling format.

Alameda County Exhibit FAQs

Does Alameda County publish detailed local exhibit rules like Los Angeles or Orange County?

Not to the same level of detail. Alameda County Superior Court's published local rules are thinner than the largest California metro courts, so exhibit formatting quirks are more likely to show up in an individual judge's standing order than in a countywide published rule -- call the department clerk to confirm before trial.

Are joint exhibit lists required in Alameda County?

They're required in many civil cases, particularly complex or multi-party matters, though the exact threshold depends on the assigned judge's case management order under Alameda Local Rule 3.30.

What is Alameda County's e-filing size limit?

File & ServeXpress caps individual document uploads at 35 MB, matching San Diego and Orange County's limits and giving more headroom than Los Angeles County's narrower e-filing thresholds for some document types.

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Alameda County Courthouses

Specific filing requirements vary by courthouse. Select your courthouse for detailed information:

Last updated: 2026-07. Always verify current requirements with your court.