Law Library

Every county in California has a state mandated Law Library. Our funding comes from court fees, not tax dollars and we will make every effort to maximize this funding to provide as wide a range of resources as possible.

What We Have

Facilities: Two computers, printer, copier, typewriter, and study areas.

Legal Resources:

• WestLaw Online
• CEB Online - 139 CEB Titles and Forms
• Shepard's
• FEDERAL: ALR, AmJur, Federal Reporter 2d and 3d, U.S. Code Service, Supreme Court Reports
• STATE: Deering's CA Codes, CA Courts and Appellate Courts, CalJur, Witkin, CA Forms of Pleading and Practice, Criminal
• COUNTY: Ordinance and zoning for the County, City of Clearlake and the City of Lakeport
• SELF HELP: Landlord/Tenant, Small Claims, Divorce, Living Wills, Powers of Attorney, Chapter 7 Bankruptcy, Criminal, Real Estate, Bankruptcy, Civil Procedure, Estates, Guardianship, and Family Law among others.

We now have increased our selection of Self Help material from Nolo Press:
Donation List from Steve Elias and Nolo Press presented to the Lake County Law Library on February 24, 2010

Software:

• Living Trust Maker
• WillMaker

Books:

• Nolo’s Guide to California Law 10th Edition
• Your Limited Liability Company 5th Edition
• The California Landlord’s Law Book:  Rights & Responsibilities 13th Edition
• The California Landlord’s Law Book:  Evictions 13th Edition
• The Guardianship Book for California 7th Edition
• Legal Research 15th Edition
• Form Your Own Limited Liability Company 6th Edition
• How to Form a Nonprofit Corporation in California 13th Edition
• Special Needs Trusts 3rd Edition
• How to Form Your Own California Corporation 13th Edition
• Building a Parenting Agreement That Works 6th Edition
• How to Probate an Estate in California 20th Edition
• Patent Pending in 24 Hours 5th Edition
• The Foreclosure Survival Guide (New information on the latest Federal Programs) 2nd Ed
• Social Security, MediCare & Government Pensions 15th Edition
• A Legal Guide for Lesbians & Gay Couples 14th Edition
• The New Bankruptcy - Will It Work for You? 3rd Edition
• Chapter 13 Bankruptcy 9th Edition
• How to File for Chapter 7 Bankruptcy 16th Edition

Lending Policy

Only local members of the Bar and Judiciary are allowed to check out books. Checkout is during the last half hour of the day to be returned the following day during the first half hour of the day except for the Attorneys and Judges who are employees of the County of Lake, who may return them later in the day. Patrons are required to show State Bar Card, proof of address and phone number and reside in Lake County.

Redundant collections are available for public lending provided a driver's license and phone number are given prior to checkout.
Currently only Cal Jur 3d is available.

Interlibrary Loans

Available upon request. Time frame is generally one week and patron will cover shipping fees. The books may not leave the library.

Books for Sale

Make Offer. All proceeds go to the Library.

• California Jurisprudence 2006

Suggestions and Improvements

The Lake County Law Library is here for you, to help you find the answers to legal questions. While we cannot give legal advice, we can help direct you to the resources to find an answer. We welcome feedback and want to hear of any suggestions for acquisitions to our collection or better ways to serve you.