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 January 1, 2026: New Year's Day

Monday January 19, 2026: Martin Luther King, Jr. 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.

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.

Our resources are now consolidated at one central location. We are located on the 2nd floor of the 1026 Escobar St location in Martinez.

2026 Court Accounting Workshops

The next Court Accounting Workshop date is Thursday January 15, 2026.

Please register before January 13 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 January 5, 2026 at the Pittsburg Courthouse on 1000 Center Dr. in Pittsburg



Wednesday January 14, 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: Estate Planning Essentials

The Contra Costa Public Library is hosting

Estate Planning Essentials: Protecting Your Family, Your Wishes, and Your Legacy

Description: Join licensed fiduciary financial advisor, Robert Knoll for a free program on the importance of estate planning. Attendees will learn about, wills, trusts, Power of Attorney, and Advance Healthcare Directives and common mistakes to avoid when setting them up. More here.

Saturday, January 17, 2026 

1:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.

Located in the Orinda Library Garden Room

26 Orinda Way

Orinda CA 94563

For more information contact the Contra Costa County Public Library

Phone: (925) 254-2184

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