Law Library FAQ
Location
The Law Library is located on the first floor of the Main Library past the Reference area. The address is 101 E. Franklin Street, Richmond, VA, 23223.
Hours
The Law Library is open any hours the Main Library is open. Staff is available Monday – Friday from 10am – 12pm and 2pm-4 pm Mondays, Tuesdays, and Fridays. Also by appointment.
Library card
You do not need a library card to use the Law Library or its materials. All of the materials are considered reference materials and can only be used in the building.
Write My Document
No, we are not allowed to explain law or write documents for you as that could be seen as practicing law, which is prohibited by State law. We do have resources that can provide you with samples.
Appointments
Please contact the law librarian at 804-646-3425 or email her at meldon.jenkins-jones@richmondgov.com for an appointment.
Legal Forms
We have books with forms in them as well as access for free to Gale Legal Forms, which offers examples of commonly used forms like divorce or wills in Virginia.
Case Information
ask Meldon
Referral
No, but we can refer you to a lawyer referral service. Contact the Central Virginia Legal Aid Society.
Books
None of the books in the Law Library can be checked out. However, the Main Library and some of our branches have some consumer-oriented law books that might help.
Databases
Our subscription databases can only be used at the Main Library.