The LA Law Library provides FREE legal services, information, and resources to over 120,000 people a year. Many cannot afford an attorney.
We raise funds to help keep the Law Library strong, vital, and accessible to all.
ABOUT THE FRIENDS OF THE LA COUNTY LAW LIBRARY
OUr Mission
Friends of the Los Angeles County Law Library furthers access to justice by raising funds and supporting LA Law Library’s programs, services, and collections, which serve as an essential safety net protecting the most vulnerable in our community and everyone else in need of free legal information, education, and resources. The Law Library delivers access to justice services to over 120,000 people annually.
Who we are
Supporting the LA County Law Library Since 1993!
Supported by the private sector, Friends of the LA County Law Library is dedicated to raising funds for LA Law Library.
Established in 1891, LA Law Library is a vital civic institution that serves not only judges, attorneys and government officials but also individuals and self-represented litigants. Friends’ activities raise the visibility of LA Law Library and provide a needed, additional base of financial support. Proceeds from past events have been used to expand access, upgrade technology and provide services to the self-represented.
Friends of the Los Angeles County Law Library is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization; our tax i.d. number is 76-0736733.
Access to Information = Access to Justice!
For those who do not have or cannot afford legal representaton, the Law Library provides free information, resources, classes, and workshops to help navigate the legal system.
We raise funds to support the Law Library’s essential Access to Justice progams and services.
120,000
patrons served annually
Over 66,000
help inquires a year
200+
FREE Live-Zoom & In-person legal help classes & workshops a year
Free On-Demand
Self-help classes in over 14 legal topics
Thank you for attending the 2025 Beacon of Justice Gala
Honoring the Honorable Nora M. Manella (ret.) and Kalpana Srinivasan
Make a Charitable Contribution!
We support the Law Library’s myriad programs and services.
Your gift helps support the Friends’ goal of providing greater access to justice to residents of LA County through the services and programs of LA Law Library.
There are several ways to donate to the Friends, please visit our donations page to learn more.
Thank you!