The Superior Court of California, County of Alameda is a state trial court whose mission is to fairly and efficiently resolve disputes arising under the law and to protect the rights and liberties guaranteed by the Constitutions of California and the United States. The Superior Court is part of the judicial branch of government that includes trial courts, Courts of Appeal and the California Supreme Court. The Judicial Council of California establishes the rules and policies that govern trial court operations. The Court is a state-funded independent public employer. The Superior Court of California, County of Alameda has approximately 700 employees in 9 locations and serves 1.6 million reside