Alameda County · Process serving
Process Server in Union City, CA
Alameda County, California
Valpro Attorney Services serves papers in Union City, a city in Alameda County, about 75.3 miles in a straight line from our Sacramento office. Cases from Union City go to the Superior Court of California, County of Alameda. Send a Service Request with your documents, choose Rush or Standard, and get every update by email.
- County
- Alameda County
- Population, 2020
- 70,143
- ZIP Code areas
- 2
- From our office
- 75.3 mi, straight line
Union City at a glance
Union City facts
- County
- Alameda County
- County seat
- Oakland
- Place type
- City
- Population
- 70,143 (2020 Census)
- ZIP Code areas
- 94587, 94552
- From our office
- About 75.3 mi, straight line
- Superior court
- Superior Court, County of Alameda
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau 2020 (population, ZIP Code areas, center point). Distance is a straight line from 1520 W El Camino Ave #125, Sacramento, CA 95833, not driving distance.
How fast can Valpro Attorney Services serve papers in Union City?
- Standard
Requests are received and processed within 1–2 business days. Once the server receives the request, the first attempt will be made within 48–72 hours (remote areas are subject to different timelines).
- Rush
Requests are processed the same day or within 24 hours (depending on the time of receipt). Service will be attempted the same day or within 24 hours (remote areas are subject to different timelines).
We make no guarantees for service.
Which court hears Union City cases?
Union City cases are heard by the Superior Court of California, County of Alameda. Two of its ten locations take civil, small claims or eviction cases.
- Civil · Small claims · Unlawful detainer · Family · Restraining orders · AppealsClerk's office in person 8:30 a.m.-3:00 p.m. Mon-Thu, 8:30 a.m.-2:00 p.m. Fri; drop box 3:00-4:00 p.m. Mon-Thu, 2:00-4:00 p.m. Fri510-690-2700Open in Maps
Hayward Hall of Justice
24405 Amador Street, Hayward, CA 94544 - Civil · Small claims · Unlawful detainer · Restraining orders · Criminal · Mental health · AppealsCivil and criminal clerk 8:30 a.m.-3:00 p.m. Mon-Thu, 8:30 a.m.-2:00 p.m. Fri; civil drop box 3:00-4:00 p.m. Mon-Thu, 2:00-4:00 p.m. Fri (criminal drop box from 2:30 p.m. Mon-Thu); mental health 8:30 a.m.-3:00 p.m. Mon-Fri510-891-6000Open in Maps
Oakland - René C. Davidson Courthouse
1225 Fallon Street, Oakland, CA 94612
Required for attorneys in listed case types
Parties with attorneys must e-file in all civil cases, including evictions and small claims (Local Rule 3.27), and in family law and probate; self-represented parties are encouraged but not required to
Alameda County e-filing rulesApproved e-filing providersChecked Oct 28, 2026Hayward Hall of Justice (24405 Amador Street) or René C. Davidson Courthouse (1225 Fallon Street, Oakland), or e-file online. Hearings are in person at Hayward.
Small claims on the court's siteSource: Superior Court of California, County of Alameda (alameda.courts.ca.gov), checked Oct 28, 2026.
Which other services help Union City cases?
- Court filing in Alameda County In-person court filing and eFiling at California superior courts, with endorsed copies back to you.
- Document retrieval Court records and documents pulled and delivered by messenger.
- Skip tracing Finding a current address when the one you have no longer works, plus records research.
- Secretary of State filings Business filings and document requests at the California Secretary of State, plus UCC filings, tax liens, and apostille and authentication.
Which places near Union City do we serve?
Straight-line distance from Union City.
What AB 747 requires for service in Union City from 2027
Starting January 1, 2027, AB 747, the SPARE Act, sets new rules for service across California. Before substituted service, 3 good-faith attempts at personal delivery, on 3 different days at 3 different times, show reasonable diligence, and each attempt is photographed with an automatic date, time and GPS stamp.
- 3Attempts before substituted serviceOn 3 different days, at 3 different times. CCP § 415.20(b)(2)
- A stamped photo of each attemptAutomatic date, time and GPS. CCP § 417.10
- Registration number on the proofFor registered process servers
Source: AB 747, Ch. 563, Stats. 2025 · checked Oct 26, 2026. General information, not legal advice.
Union City process server questions
Not listed here? Call 855-582-5776 during business hours, Mon–Fri 8:30 a.m.–5 p.m.
Which superior court covers Union City?
The Superior Court of California, County of Alameda. Its courthouses for civil, small claims and eviction cases are listed below. Courthouse details checked Oct 28, 2026.
How far is Union City from the Valpro Attorney Services office?
About 75.3 miles in a straight line from our office at 1520 W El Camino Ave #125, Sacramento, CA 95833. You send the Service Request online, so the distance doesn't change how you start.
How long does service take in Union City?
Standard: Requests are received and processed within 1–2 business days. Once the server receives the request, the first attempt will be made within 48–72 hours (remote areas are subject to different timelines). Rush: Requests are processed the same day or within 24 hours (depending on the time of receipt). Service will be attempted the same day or within 24 hours (remote areas are subject to different timelines).
Can I e-file a Alameda County case?
Parties with attorneys must e-file in all civil cases, including evictions and small claims (Local Rule 3.27), and in family law and probate; self-represented parties are encouraged but not required to (checked Oct 28, 2026). Valpro Attorney Services offers in-person court filing and eFiling; choose Court Filing on the Service Request.
What do I need to send?
The documents, the name of the person or business to serve, the full street address with any unit number, and a Letter of Instruction with the best times to find them.
Ready when you are.
Three ways to start, all handled by the same Sacramento office.
Send the documents
Upload up to 5 PDFs, choose Rush or Standard and add who to serve.
Start a Service RequestCall the office
Mon–Fri 8:30 a.m.–5 p.m. For anything due today, call first.
Call 855-582-5776Ask about a request
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