Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Dade County Law Library Services in Miami
Established in 1937, our law library has served as a cornerstone of legal accessibility for Miami-Dade County's legal professionals and citizens. We maintain one of South Florida's most comprehensive legal collections, featuring 70,000 volumes spanning state and federal statutes, specialized practice areas, and historical legal archives. Our dedicated staff provides expert reference assistance while balancing traditional resources with modern digital tools.Despite temporary pandemic restrictions limiting physical access, we continue offering essential services through remote support and electronic resources. Our commitment to 'perpetual use' by the legal community remains unchanged since our founding by the Miami-Dade County Bar Association, ensuring continued access to critical legal knowledge for all county residents.
Services
Legal Research Assistance
Online Databases
Document Copying
Conference Room Rentals
CLE Course Materials
Details
- Year established: 1937
Highlights and features
- We offer 85+ years of continuous legal resource support since 1937
- Our staff provides expert legal research assistance without giving legal advice
- We maintain one of South Florida's most comprehensive legal collections
- We offer both physical and remote access to legal resources
- Our collection includes specialized practice areas covering aviation to zoning law
Services
Legal Research Assistance
Our professional staff provides factual legal information including statute locations, case law identification, and legal terminology definitions. We help locate research resources while maintaining strict boundaries against providing legal advice. Services include basic research methodology instruction and access to specialized practice area materials.
Online Databases
We offer access to premier legal research platforms including Westlaw, LexisNexis, and Florida Law Weekly through dedicated public computers. Remote access options available during pandemic restrictions. Resources include state/federal primary law materials, citation services, and continuing legal education course materials for Florida Bar members.
Document Copying
Self-service copying available at $0.25 per page for research materials. All copying complies with federal copyright law requirements for research use only. Printouts retrieved at front desk from public computer stations. Digital document management tools available through word processing terminals at set hourly rates.
Conference Room Rentals
Professional meeting rooms available for legal community use at $25/hour during specified hours. Priority given to library members and legal organizations. Reservations require advance email requests specifying event details. Rental fees support facility maintenance while providing affordable access to professional spaces.
CLE Course Materials
Curated collection of Florida Bar-approved continuing legal education materials available for short-term checkout. Resources include practice-specific course handbooks and professional development materials. Access requires valid Florida legal professional credentials with cash deposit requirements ensuring material preservation and timely return.
Questions
Is the law library currently open to the public?
The library is temporarily closed to the public due to pandemic restrictions but continues offering limited services through remote access and email support.
How can I access legal research materials remotely?
We provide temporary remote access to Westlaw and LexisNexis through special pandemic arrangements. Visit our website for current access instructions and eligibility requirements.
What legal assistance options are available?
Our reference staff provides factual legal information and research guidance. We also offer the 'Lawyer in the Library' program with free civil legal consultations every Wednesday.
Can I print documents at the library?
Yes, we offer computer terminals with printing at $0.25 per page. Word processing services available at $5 per 30-minute session during operating hours.
Are there meeting spaces available for legal professionals?
We have conference rooms available for rent at $25 per hour during specified daytime hours. Reservations require advance email requests with event details.
