Business Details
Your Trusted Legal Resource in San Jose
We are Law Library, a vital public resource dedicated to providing equitable access to legal information and research materials. Established to serve legal professionals, students, and the general public, we offer extensive collections of print and digital legal resources, including LexisNexis databases, CCH Tax Materials, and Nolo Press titles. Our staff provides expert guidance in navigating legal citations, statutes, and case law while maintaining strict adherence to ethical boundaries by avoiding legal advice. We offer document delivery services, public computer access with specialized legal databases, and affordable conference room rentals equipped with modern amenities.Our borrowing program accommodates attorneys, support staff, and residents through tailored membership options. Despite funding challenges from declining civil filing fees, we remain committed to maintaining essential services and expanding digital access through initiatives like remote eBook lending. Our facility includes secure parking and convenient public transportation access, ensuring accessibility for all patrons seeking legal knowledge.
Services
Legal Research Materials
Document Delivery
Conference Room Rentals
Public Computers/Wi-Fi
Book Sales
Highlights and features
- We provide access to specialized legal databases including LexisNexis and CCH Tax Materials
- Our staff offers expert research assistance with legal citations and document location
- Affordable conference rooms available with technology support and seating options
- Document delivery services with precise pricing for electronic and physical copies
- We maintain extensive collections of both current and historical legal reference materials
Services
Legal Research Materials
We provide comprehensive legal research materials including print volumes, digital databases, and specialized collections. Our resources cover California practice guides, tax materials, and legal forms. Patrons access LexisNexis, HeinOnline, and CCH Tax Materials through on-site computers or remote access with valid accounts.
Document Delivery
Our document delivery service provides legal citations from print and electronic sources with fees starting at $10 per citation. We offer email, fax, mail, and in-person delivery options for court documents, statutes, and case law materials during regular business hours.
Conference Room Rentals
We offer two reservable conference rooms with Wi-Fi access to legal databases. The first floor room seats 4 at $10/hour, while the second floor room seats 10 at $35/hour or $160/day. Both include whiteboards and technology connections for legal professionals.
Public Computers/Wi-Fi
Public terminals provide free access to legal databases with one complimentary hour daily. Additional time available for $2 per half-hour. Our free Wi-Fi network supports personal devices with access to subscription-based legal research platforms during operating hours.
MCLE Self Study
We offer California State Bar-approved MCLE audio materials for checkout at $5 per credit hour. Our collection includes recorded legal education programs covering various practice areas with physical CD checkouts available during regular business hours.
Questions
What are the library's operating hours?
We are open Monday-Friday from 9:00am-5:00pm. The library is closed on Veterans' Day and other court holidays.
Can I access legal databases remotely?
Yes, we offer remote access to LexisNexis eBooks and HeinOnline databases with a valid library account.
Do you offer document delivery services?
Yes, we provide document delivery with fees ranging from $10-25 per citation depending on delivery method and page count.
Are conference rooms available for rent?
We have two conference rooms available at $10/hour (first floor) and $35/hour or $160/day (second floor).
How can I get borrowing privileges?
Attorneys, support staff, and Santa Clara County residents can obtain borrowing privileges through our three membership options.
