Our law library serves all residents and litigants in

Contra Costa County. Have you visited our updated and extensive collection?

If not, please do. We welcome you!

Holiday Closures

Thursday February 12, 2026: Former U.S. President Abraham Lincoln's Birthday

Monday February 16, 2026: Presidents' Day

Public Hours

Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 4:45 p.m.

Phone: (925) 655 - 4600

Reference email: reference@LL.cccounty.us

Please note that our library staff does not provide legal advice.

For legal advice, contact the Contra Costa County Bar Association's

Lawyer Referral & Information Service (LRIS).

Book Sale!

As we receive 2026 titles, many of our 2023 - 2025 collection items are now for sale. Inquires and purchases may be made in person only.

We have updated our Westlaw user guides to provide support with researching caselaw, using KeyCite, and exploring treatises, legal forms, and more. To use a guide, please visit our library.

If you are a judge, attorney, or member of the public seeking to explore a legal issue, our collection is here to meet your legal research needs.

Available at the library:

Continuing Education of the Bar (CEB)/OnLaw

Available through the library and also remotely:

NOLO E-BOOKS

Lexis Digital Library via Overdrive

Image provide by Thomson Reuters Westlaw

2026 Court Accounting Workshops

The next Court Accounting Workshop date is Thursday April 23, 2026.

Please register before April 21 by sending an email to programs@LL.cccounty.us

Centro Legal De La Raza Legal Clinic

Centro Legal's Tenants' Rights team offers a monthly legal clinic for Contra Costa County Residents. January dates are listed below.

Monday February 2, 2026 at the Pittsburg Courthouse on 1000 Center Dr. in Pittsburg



Wednesday February 11, 2026 at the Contra Costa County Building on 1026 Escobar Street in Martinez (in conference room 238 next to the public law library)

For more information contact Centro Legal

Phone: (510) 437 - 1554

Email: cctr@centrolegal.org subject line "Courthouse Clinics"

Senior Legal Service's Elder Abuse Restraining Order Clinics

Contra Costa County Senior Legal Services offers a weekly legal clinic for Contra Costa County Residents age 60+ seeking support with elder abuse restraining orders.

This clinic is offered every Tuesday at the Contra Costa County Building on 1026 Escobar Street in Martinez (in conference room 238 next to the public law library)

Weekly clinic

First come, first serve

No new walk-ins after 11:00 a.m.

For more information contact Contra Costa Senior Legal Services

Phone: (925) 609 - 7900

Public Library Event: Tax Preparation & Veteran's Services

The Contra Costa Public Library is hosting the following events. Please see their website for more information, available at the links below.

AARP Tax Prep | February 7, 14, 21, & 28 [Lafayette]

Description: "IRS-certified AARP Tax-Aide volunteers will provide free federal and state tax preparation for low to moderate income residents. This service is offered to people of all ages, with special attention to those aged 50 and older. You do not have to be an AARP member to receive assistance. One appointment per tax return can be scheduled, and married couples must come together." More information & registration here and by clicking on the dates above.

Veterans' In Person Services | February 9 & 23 [Brentwood]

Description: "Veterans Service Representatives (VSR's) are thoroughly trained and accredited by the United States Department of Veterans Affairs to represent you. Contra Costa County VSR's are not employees of the federal government, they are county employees ready to assist you with any Veterans claim. They will assist you in securing the maximum benefits. Your representative will work closely with service officers from a Veterans organization of your choice. Appointments are required." More information & registration here and by clicking on the dates above.

Images provided by the Contra Costa County Public Library

Stand Together Contra Costa County

The Contra Costa Public Defenders' office launched a mobile legal clinic to support immigration legal services. Information, including the location of the mobile legal clinic, Know Your Rights cards, and more may be accessed at

https://wwww.standtogethercontracosta.org or by calling (925) 900 - 5151

Image provided from Stand Up Contra Costa County's Facebook page.

Seeking a clinic or workshop flyer shared in this newsletter for your own library, community center, or office? Contact us via email for a copy: programs@LL.cccounty.org