HomeDallas County Law Library
George Allen Courts Building
600 Commerce St., Suite B40
Dallas TX 75202
Phone: (214) 653-7481
Fax: (214) 653-6103
Hours of Operation: 8:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m. - Monday-Friday
Click here to access an online catalog of print titles.
GOVERNANCE
The Law Library is organized under section 323.021 et seq., of the Texas Local Government Code. The governing agency is the Dallas County Commissioners Court. The Library Committee of the Dallas Bar Association acts as an advisory board to Commissioners Court.
The library is funded by civil court filing fees. Nominal funds are also received from photocopies, faxes, and overdue fines.
COLLECTION
The Dallas County Law Library collections contain basic legal materials for the practicing attorney, including Westlaw and the Internet.
REFERENCE SERVICE
The reference staff is available at the public services desk to help patrons locate and use specific materials, to assist with computer searches, and to suggest sources to be consulted in conducting research. Telephone reference is available for verifying citations, checking the catalog for specific titles or subjects, and reading short segments of material. It is against the library's policy for the reference staff to perform services which might constitute the unauthorized practice of law, therefore, the staff is unable to interpret statutes, cases, or regulations or to advise patrons concerning their legal rights.
ATTORNEY WORKROOM
An attorney workroom area with two computers that both have scanners is available, however, the use of this room is restricted to attorneys who present a bar card at the reference desk.
ONLINE SOURCES
The library provides online access to Westlaw, LexisNexis Digital Library, and the Internet. Westlaw searches are free. Click here for these online resources. There is a $0.25 charge per page to print. Click here to view Texas Free Legal Forms.
PHOTOCOPIERS
Three self-service copiers at the George Allen library are available. Copies are $0.25 per page. All machines are equipped for coin or copy card operation. New copy cards are $0.50, and can be programmed in any amount desired by the patron.
COMPUTER ACCESS
Eight computers are available for public use to prepare legal documents.
FAX SERVICE
Faxes may be received at the libraries at no charge. To send a fax there is a charge of $1.00 per page for a local fax and $2.00 per page for long distance. The fax number at the George Allen library is 214-653-6103.