Washoe County Law Library
Located in the Historic Courthouse at 75 Court Street in Reno, Nevada; Phone: 775-328-3250.
Lawyer in the Library
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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.
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.
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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
- 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
Nevada Laws and other resources.
- Sealing of Criminal Records
Forms and instructions for use in the Second Judicial District Court in Washoe County Nevada. Links to Nevada Law.
Online Catalog and My Account Access -- RENEW Books!
The Law Library's catalog is available on the home page menu by clicking on Online Catalog. Patrons may search the online catalog for books or other materials without logging in. With a law library circulation card, you may login to your account to review due dates, check for fees owed, renew books, or change your address. Click here for complete My Account instructions in pdf format. If you would like to purchase a circulation card, please complete the application form and bring it to the Law Library with the appropriate fee.
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 Local Rules effective December 1, 2009. United States Bankruptcy Court, District of Nevada.
- 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: December 17, 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.
