San Francisco Law Library

We offer free legal information resources and services to help you understand the law and protect your legal rights.

San Francisco Law Library

We offer free legal information resources and services to help you understand the law and protect your legal rights.

Visit the Library

Our team of legal reference librarians and collection of legal information resources are here to help you with your legal questions. We are open Monday–Friday from 9am–5pm.Using the Law Library

Catalog

Search our collection.

Legal databases

Find legal resources you can access in the law library or from any location.

Programs

Attend a free program virtually or at the San Francisco Law Library.

Calendar

Full calendar

UPCOMING CALENDAR

March 25

March25

Event

Free MCLE: Bloomberg Law Litigation Resources

Wednesday, March 25, 2026

11:00 am

March 26

March26

Event

Consumer Rights Legal Clinic at the Law Library

Thursday, March 26, 2026

9:00 am

PAST CALENDAR

March 11

March11

Event

Westlaw MCLE: Topical Research on Westlaw (Labor/Employment)

Wednesday, March 11, 2026

12:00 pm

February 26

February26

Event

Consumer Rights Legal Clinic

Thursday, February 26, 2026

9:00 am

Clean Slate Program

The San Francisco Public Defender's Office's Clean Slate Program can help people "clean up" their criminal records. In California this means your criminal arrest or conviction can be reduced, dismissed, sealed, vacated, or destroyed, depending on the case. Services are free for those who qualify.Learn about the Clean State Program

Resources

Legal Research Resources

Legal Databases at the Law Library

Get free public access to databases, both inside the library and remotely.

LexisNexis Digital Library at the Law Library

Browse ebooks on a range of legal topics through the San Francisco Law Library. Access from anywhere.

Self-help legal resources at the Law Library

Find free or low-cost local self-help resources at the San Francisco Law Library.

Legal forms at the Law Library

Find electronic and print forms for court and sample legal agreements.

Research guides on legal topics

Curated guides to resources from librarians at the San Francisco Law Library.

Free or low-cost legal services

There are many ways to get free or low cost legal help. This guide lists local legal service providers.

Links to free legal resources online

Find a variety of legal links all in one guide. Some content is available in Spanish.

Specialty Legal Resources

CARE Court

A civil court process that helps connect people who are experiencing serious, untreated mental illness to essential care.

California Disaster Legal Assistance

California has a free legal resource to help Californians affected by recent disasters. Learn about the California Disaster Legal Assistance Collaborative (DLAC).

Attorney Resources

MCLE resources at the Law Library

Attorneys can earn MCLE credit with the San Francisco Law Library. Attend a library MCLE program or listen to a self-study audio CD.

Law Practice Management Collection at the Law Library

This collection at the San Francisco Law Library covers every aspect of running a law practice.

Borrowing from the Law Library

Qualifying San Francisco attorneys, judges, law firms, and agencies can get a San Francisco Law Library card.

Membership programs at the Law Library

Get high-level support for your practice with a San Francisco Law Library Premium Services Membership. Membership fees help us provide access to justice in the community.

Law Library Services

Conference Rooms at the Law Library

Rent a room for a legal purpose, like meeting with a lawyer or client, and trial work at the San Francisco Law Library.

Computers, printers, and copiers at the Law Library

Use the San Francisco Law Library's public computers, printer, and copier for legal research and preparation.

Programs and clinics at the Law Library

Attend a free legal education class, aid clinic, or resource training session at the San Francisco Law Library. Online and in-person.

The Law Library's collection

We maintain an extensive collection for legal research, in print and online.

Additional Law Library Information

Policies and rules of the San Francisco Law Library

Learn about the San Francisco Law Library's patron rules of conduct, technology policy, and borrowing rules.

Support the Law Library

The San Francisco Law Library needs your support. Find out how you can help.

Remembering Kurt Melchior

Learn more about the life and legacy of our retired board president.

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