Washoe County Law Library
Located in the Historic Courthouse at 75 Court Street in Reno, Nevada; Phone: 775-328-3250.
EBSCO databases for Legal Research - NEW!!
Legal Information Reference Center - top consumer legal reference books.
Legal Collection- law journals, ABA publications, and most law reviews.
If you already have a User ID and password, click on EBSCO HOST to access the database. If not, call the Law Library for immediate temporary access.
These databased may be used at no charge at the Law Library, or outside the Law Library with a current circulation card. Click here for database descriptions, complete list of titles, user ID and password instructions, and more.
Monthly Legal Seminar - FREE. Usually held the last Thursday every month. Topics are posted below at the beginning of each month. Click here to request a monthly e-mail notification of the seminar topics. Many of the legal seminars are available on DVD and on Video on Demand. More Information.
| SEPTEMBER 2010 - FREE LEGAL SEMINAR
Child Custody & Visitation in Nevada |
| SEPTEMBER 16th, 5:15 pm - 6:30 pm
Nevada Legal Resources: |
Free "Lawyer in the Library"
Talk with a volunteer lawyer for a few minutes about your legal problem for free! This program provides a brief consultation with an attorney for a few minutes, not extensive legal advice.
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Tuesday Evenings - Family Law Attorney for Family Law Questions Only
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Wednesday Evenings - General Law (any legal question)
A drawing will be held at 4:30 pm with those present to determine your place in line. Please arrive at the law library before the drawing. Space is limited to 10 people each evening. The attorney will meet one-on-one with individuals from 5:00-7:00 pm.
Assistance with library legal resources is available from law librarians.
Programs are held every week except on Holidays.
Self Help HOT Topics
- Sealing of Criminal Records in Washoe
Forms and instructions for use in the Second Judicial District Court in Washoe County Nevada. Links to Nevada Law. NEW -- Legal Seminar by local attorney now available on Video-on-Demand. - Financial Literacy Collection NEW!
Resources to address financial issues including: bankruptcy; consumer and investor protection; homeownership; taxes; credit; estate planning; identity theft; retirement; and foreclosure. - Foreclosure for Renters
Links to Nevada Laws and other Internet resources for renters in Nevada.
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Legal Resources
- Online Catalog and My Account Access Instructions
- Nevada Court Forms - Standardized forms for all Nevada District Courts for Landlord/Tenant, Guardianship, Divorce and Appellate Practice Forms are available from the Nevada Supreme Court.
- Nevada Legal Resources Directory - agencies that offer legal assistance
- Nevada Revised Statutes (2009)
- Nevada Supreme Court - Published Advanced Opinions and Unpublished Orders
- State Bar of Nevada - Lawyer Referral and Information Service brochure.
- Washoe County Bar Association - find a Lawyer (by area of practice)
- Washoe Family Court Self-Help Center - family law forms and assistance
- Second Judicial District Court, Washoe County - WDCR Rule 10 (court styling), Civil Cover Sheet and Affirmation form. See the forms page on this website for other forms.
Last updated: September 1, 2010
Disclaimer: The information on this web page should NOT be construed as providing legal advice; any inquiries relating to legal issues should be directed to legal counsel.
