Law Library

Contact

Washoe County Law Library
Second Judicial District Court
75 Court Street, Room 101
Reno, NV 89501
(775) 328-3250
LawLibrary@washoecourts.us

Hours of Operation

Monday & Thursday: 8:00am - 5:00pm
Tuesday & Wednesday: 10:00am - 7:00pm
Friday: 8:00am - 12:00pm
Saturday & Sunday: Closed

Note: Law Library will remain Closed on all legal holidays listed in
NRS 236.015, and at 5:00 pm the evening before a holiday.

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Free & Low Cost Legal Help

Listed below are statewide and local organizations that provide low cost or free legal assistance to individuals who meet certain requirements that include, but are not limited to: income, age, type of legal matter, etc. Click on the links below to visit their websites or call their organization to see if you qualify for their assistance.

Domestic Violence and Temporary Protection Orders

Domestic Violence Resource Center: (775) 329-4150; 1735 Vassar St. Reno, NV 89502.
Safe Embrace: (775) 322-3466 (24 hour crisis line) or 775-324-3766 (office); 220 S Rock Blvd Suite 7, Reno, NV 89502.
Northern Nevada Legal Aid : (775) 329-2727; 299 S. Arlington Ave., Reno, NV.
Lawyer Information and Referral Service: 1 (800) 789-5747.

Guardianships, Adoptions, and Child Advocacy

Northern Nevada Legal Aid : (775) 329-2727; 299 S. Arlington Ave., Reno, NV. The Northern Nevada Legal Aid (WLS) Child Advocacy Program focuses on Child Protective Services (CPS) cases, minor guardianship cases, and adoptions. Also Northern Nevada Legal Aid handles Adult Guardianships.
Nevada Legal Services: (775) 284-3491; 449 S. Virginia St., Reno, NV.
Lawyer Information and Referral Service: 1 (800) 789-5747.

Senior Law

Northern Nevada Legal Aid : (775) 329-2727; 299 S. Arlington Ave., Reno, NV.
Nevada Legal Services: (775) 284-3491; 449 S. Virginia St., Reno, NV.
Lawyer Information and Referral Service: 1 (800) 789-5747.

Housing, Landlord and Tenant

Northern Nevada Legal Aid : (775) 329-2727; 299 S. Arlington Ave., Reno, NV.
Nevada Legal Services: (775) 284-3491; 449 S. Virginia St., Reno, NV.
Lawyer Information and Referral Service: 1 (800) 789-5747.

Immigration and Immigrants Victims of Crimes

Catholic Charities of Northern Nevada: (775) 393-3877; 500 E. Fourth St., Reno NV.
Northern Nevada Legal Aid : (775) 329-2727; 299 S. Arlington Ave., Reno, NV.
Tu Casa Latina: (775) 432-9929.
Lawyer Information and Referral Service: 1 (800) 789-5747.

Other

Northern Nevada Legal Aid : (775) 329-2727; 299 S. Arlington Ave., Reno, NV. Other topics handled by Northern Nevada Legal Aid include Inmate Assistance, Medical Legal Partnerships, and potentially other topics not covered in these titles.
Nevada Legal Services: (775) 284-3491; 449 S. Virginia St., Reno, NV. Other topics handled by Nevada Legal Services include Government Benefit Denials, Native American, IRS Tax Disputes, Consumer Issues (Bankruptcy, Collection Defense, Foreclosure Defense, etc), Ryan White Part B, Community Development, and Veterans and Rural Services.
Nevada Attorney for Injured Workers: (775) 684-7555; 1000 E. William St. Ste 208 Carson City, NV 89701.
Nevada Disability Advocacy & Law Center (NDALC): (775) 333-7878 or (800) 992-5715; 1875 Plumas St. #1 Reno, NV 89509.
Nevada Attorney General's Office of Military Legal Assistance: 775-684-1100, 100 North Carson St., Carson City, NV.
Inter-Tribal Council of Nevada Inc: 775-398-4960, 10 State St, Reno, NV 89501.
National Indian Law Library: Has a guide that helps identify some legal services available for Native American issues.

How to Hire a Lawyer

Have questions on how to hire a lawyer? Visit the State of Nevada Self-Help Center's section, Hiring a Lawyer, which provides information on topics such as: finding and retaining a lawyer and basic things you should know concerning what to expect when you have hired a lawyer.

State Bar of Nevada: Go here to notify the bar of attorney/client disputes and file a complaint.

How to Find a Lawyer

The following websites provide information on lawyers in the state of Nevada and Washoe County.

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.