Washoe County Law Library
Located in the Historic Courthouse at 75 Court Street in Reno, Nevada; Phone: 775-328-3250.
Lawyer in the Library
Lawyer in the Library - Speak with a volunteer attorney for FREE. Every Wednesday evening from 5:00-7:00 pm. A drawing is held at 4:30 pm with those persons present to determine your place in line. Please arrive before 4:30 pm to register. Space is limited to 10 people each week. More Information . . .
Lawyer in the Library for Family Law - Speak with a volunteer family law attorney for FREE. Every Tuesday evening from 5:00-7:00 pm. A drawing is held at 4:30 pm with those persons present to determine your place in line. Please arrive before 4:30 pm to register. Space is limited to 10 people each week. This is a Family Friendly program for you and your children. Law Library staff is also available to locate laws, online forms, books and court databases. No program on Wednesday, November 25th, 2009.
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. Call the Law Library at 328-3250 to register for the seminar.
There will not be a Legal Seminar in December 2009.
Check back on our website in early January 2010 for the topic of the January seminar.
Legal Seminars on Video on Demand and DVD
Many of the legal seminars are video taped on DVD and may be checked out from the Law Library. Seminars are also replayed on the Washoe Channel, and may be available via Video on Demand. More Information.
District Court Case Management Training Session - Held Once Monthly
Learn how to access, query and view public court case information and images using on-site public computer terminals. Open to all public users. Click here for more information about dates and times of sessions. Held at the Historic Courthouse, 75 Court Street, 2nd Floor, Room 201, Reno NV 89501.
Hot Topics - Self Help Legal Information
- Foreclosure for Renters in Nevada
- Sealing of Criminal Records - forms and instructions for use in the Second Judicial District Court in Washoe County Nevada.
Law Library Evening Hours Reduced in 2009
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Monday: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
- Tuesday-Thursday: 8:00 am - 7:00 pm
- Friday: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
- Saturday: 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
- Sunday: closed
Holiday Closing
Closed at 5:00 pm on Wednesday, November 25th. No lawyer in the library program. Closed all day Thursday, November 26th - Sunday, November 29th for the Thanksgiving Holiday.
Parking
Downtown parking is difficult at times. Limited metered parking is available on Virginia Street, Court Street and Sierra Street.
Considering riding the FREE Sierra Spirit bus to the Historic District Courthouse. Click for the Sierra Spirit map. Park downtown and catch the bus to First Street (along the Truckee River). The courthouse is several blocks south of the river at 75 Court Street. The Law Library does not validate for parking. Click for a map of downtown Reno street closures.
Additional parking is now available in the Washoe County parking lot on Court Street after 5:00 pm and on weekends. This parking lot is directly across from the 75 Court Street entrance to the Historic Courthouse. The general public may not park in this lot from 8:00-5:00 pm weekdays and may be towed.
Legal Resources
- NEW! Foreclosure mediation FAQ and Forms, and Homeowners Brochure
- 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 free or low cost legal assistance in Nevada
- Nevada Revised Statutes (2007) and Statutes of Nevada (2009)
- Nevada Supreme Court - Published Advanced Opinions and Unpublished Opinions NEW
- 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 - form of pleadings WDCR Rule 10 and Civil Cover Sheet and Affirmation form.
Last updated: November 16, 2009
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.
