Judge Pelayo Llamas Jr.

Judge Pelayo Llamas Jr. serves in Department 109 of the Wiley W. Manuel Courthouse in Alameda County, handling General Criminal and Clean Slate matters as of the 2026 court directory. He was elected to the bench, distinguishing him from appointed judges in the county. His docket encompasses both active criminal prosecution matters and Clean Slate proceedings, which include petitions for expungement, record sealing, and related post-conviction relief under California law. The available public record places Judge Llamas in connection with at least two notable Alameda County criminal cases covered by regional news outlets in 2024: the Butch Ford case, in which the California Attorney General's office dropped charges, and a separate matter involving a homeless intruder at UC Berkeley. These references establish his presence on high-profile criminal matters in the county, but no ruling analyses or attorney observations are available to characterize his decision-making patterns, courtroom demeanor, or procedural preferences. Given the limited data available, attorneys should treat this profile as a baseline identification resource rather than a behavioral guide. The absence of ruling analyses and attorney observations means that no patterns in motion practice, evidentiary rulings, sentencing tendencies, or courtroom management can be confirmed at this time.

Because no ruling analyses or attorney observations are available, attorneys cannot rely on established behavioral patterns when preparing for Department 109. The confirmed subject matter jurisdiction — General Criminal and Clean Slate — means practitioners should arrive with thorough command of California Penal Code provisions governing both active criminal proceedings and post-conviction relief statutes, including PC 1203.4, PC 851.91, and related Clean Slate Act provisions. For Clean Slate matters specifically, attorneys should prepare complete and well-organized petitions with all supporting documentation in order, as these proceedings are often high-volume and procedurally straightforward when properly submitted. For criminal matters, standard Alameda County Superior Court local rules and standing orders should be reviewed carefully, as they govern filing deadlines, motion practice, and courtroom conduct in the absence of judge-specific data. Attorneys with prior appearances before Judge Llamas in Alameda County criminal or Clean Slate proceedings are the most valuable resource available at this time. Consulting colleagues who have appeared in Department 109 is the most direct path to actionable intelligence until additional ruling data is collected.

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  Review Alameda County Local Rules for Criminal Departments

  In the absence of judge-specific behavioral data, Alameda Superior Court local rules and any standing orders for Department 109 are the primary procedural guide. Obtain and review these before any appearance.

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  Consult Colleagues with Department 109 Experience

  No attorney observations are available in this profile. Direct outreach to practitioners who have appeared before Judge Llamas is the most reliable way to obtain current, firsthand intelligence on his courtroom preferences.

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  Prepare Complete Clean Slate Documentation

  For Clean Slate petitions, ensure all supporting documents — conviction records, probation completion evidence, and statutory eligibility showings — are fully assembled before filing, consistent with the confirmed subject matter of this department.

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  Research 2024 News Coverage of Referenced Cases

  Regional news coverage of the Butch Ford case and the UC Berkeley intruder matter from 2024 may contain procedural details or courtroom observations that provide limited supplemental context about Judge Llamas's handling of criminal proceedings.

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  Check for Department 109 Standing Orders

  Many Alameda Superior Court departments maintain standing orders governing motion deadlines, tentative ruling practices, and hearing procedures. Confirm whether Department 109 has published standing orders on the court's website.

• ›Follow all Alameda Superior Court General Criminal department protocols, as no judge-specific deviations from standard practice are documented for Department 109.
• ›Arrive prepared with complete case files for both criminal and Clean Slate matters, as the department handles dual subject matter and calendar efficiency is standard in high-volume criminal departments.
• ›Address the court formally and adhere to standard California superior court decorum in the absence of any documented preferences or deviations specific to Judge Llamas.