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The Mission of the Bernard E. Witkin Alameda County Law Library is to provide access to current legal information to the public, attorneys and residents.

The Alameda County Law Library has proudly served the Alameda County Legal community and its citizens for over one hundred years. Established in 1891, the Alameda County Law Library is one of 58 county law libraries that serve the people of the state of California. Each county law library functions as a separate governmental entity within its county and derives the bulk of its income from civil fi

ling fees. The law library provides free access to the judiciary, state and county officials, members of the bar and residents of the county. (California Business and Professions Code Secs §6300-6365.)

03/06/2026

Over the weekend, the Alameda County Law Library was proud to table at the 7th Annual Alameda County Public Defender’s Block Party!

It was a wonderful opportunity to connect with community members and partner organizations while sharing information about the many free resources available through the Law Library. We highlighted materials on Clean Slate relief, immigration, housing, consumer law, and more.

Thank you to everyone who stopped by our table to learn about the services and resources we offer. We always appreciate the opportunity to support our community and help expand access to legal information.

28/05/2026

The California Civil Rights Department Presents: Regulations on Automated Decisions in Employment
Virtual event: Tuesday, June 2, 2026, 12:00pm – 1:00pm
No cost, free MCLE event
1 hour participatory California MCLE credit

Program Description
Did you know California recently passed regulations governing the use of artificial intelligence in employment decisions? Learn more about the law and best practices around automated decision systems, including information on bias testing and recordkeeping requirements.

Register now on Humanitix (https://buff.ly/lisrKTC)

26/05/2026

Alameda County Law Library staff will be tabling at the 7th Annual Alameda County Public Defenders Block Party, which will take place on Saturday, May 30th from 12:00pm to 4:00pm at DeFremery Park at 1651 Adeline Street in Oakland. This free event will feature free food, live music, bike raffles, book giveaways, a criminal record repair clinic by the Public Defender's Clean Slate Unit, immigration information and know-your-rights trainings by their Immigration Unit, job training information, public health information, benefits information, a free flu and COVID-19 vaccine clinic, and other information and activities. The law library will be informing the public of our available resources and services.

19/05/2026

The law library will be closed on Monday, May 25 for Memorial Day. We'll re-open on Tuesday, May 26 at 9:00a.m.

13/05/2026

A reminder that the Free Eviction Response Clinic at the Alameda County Law Library will be happening this Friday on May 15, 2026!

An attorney will be present at this week's clinic.

Please do not hesitate to contact the law library if you have any questions: (510) 208-4832 or [email protected]

12/05/2026

Drafting & Amending the Civil Complaint
Virtual event: Tuesday, May 19, 2026, 12:00pm – 1:00pm
No cost, free MCLE event
1 hour participatory California MCLE credit

Program Description:
This practical CLE guides California civil litigators through the full lifecycle of a complaint. It covers the anatomy and statutory requirements of a California civil complaint under CCP § 425.10, including fact-pleading standards, parties and capacity, Doe defendants, jurisdiction and venue, and damages pleading. It also covers amendments as of right and amendments by leave or stipulation. Designed for newer civil litigators and a useful refresher for experienced practitioners who want to sharpen their pleading practice and avoid common traps.

Register now on Humanitix

11/05/2026

The Alameda County Law Library page on Legal Clinics in Alameda County provides a list of recurring legal clinics offered by various local legal aid offices and other organizations.

Be sure to check it out, and please do not hesitate to reach out to the law library with any questions!

01/05/2026

New Titles and Editions Added in April:

The Law Library added the following new titles and updated editions in April:

2025 California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Statute and Guidelines (AEP, 2025)

California Civil Practice: Civil Rights Litigation (Thomson Reuters, 2003- )

California Education Laws and Regulations (Matthew Bender & Company, Inc. 2025)

California Intellectual Property Laws (Matthew Bender, 2010- )

Federal Civil Judicial Procedure and Rules (Thomson Reuters, 1979- )

Federal Civil Procedure Before Trial (The Rutter Group, 2025)

How To Do Your Own Divorce in California in 2026 & thru February 2027: A Clear Step-by-Step Guide for Every Kind of Divorce (Nolo Press, 2026)

Judicial Council of California, Criminal Jury Instructions: CALCRIM (Thomson Reuters 2006- )

Nolo's Guide to Social Security Disability: Getting & Keeping Your Benefits (Nolo, 2026)

Practice Under the California Family Code: Dissolution, Legal Separation, Nullity (Continuing Education of the Bar - California, 1992- )

Rutter Group Practice Guide: Federal Ninth Circuit Civil Appellate Practice (Rutter Group, 1995- )

Social Security, Medicare & Government Pensions: Get the Most Out of Your Retirement & Medical Benefits (Nolo, 2026)

Teachers' Retirement Law (California State Teachers' Retirement System 2006- )

See details of the list in our library catalog.

29/04/2026

The Free Eviction Response Clinic at the Alameda County Law Library will be happening this Friday on May 1, 2026!

An attorney will be present at this week's clinic.

Please do not hesitate to contact the law library if you have any questions: (510) 208-4832 or [email protected]

20/04/2026

Avoiding Scams and Identity Theft Educational Presentation

Virtual event: Wednesday, April 29, 2026, 12:00pm – 1:00pm

No MCLE credit
No-cost, free event.
A Supervisory Special Agent with the San Francisco office of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) will give a presentation on how to avoid scams and identity theft.

Register now on Humanitix (https://buff.ly/bCoR6rT)

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Opening Hours

Monday	09:00 - 16:00
Tuesday	09:00 - 16:00
Wednesday	09:00 - 16:00
Thursday	09:00 - 16:00
Friday	09:00 - 16:00

Telephone

(510) 208-4832

Website

http://lawlibrary.alamedacountyca.gov/

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