LAW LIBRARY FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Is the law library open to the public?
Where is the law library located? Get Map
Will someone help me get started with my legal research?
Can I obtain legal forms from the law library?
Can the law library staff answer my legal questions?
How do I contact Kansas Legal Services or other services if I need legal assistance?
How do I find an attorney if I don’t qualify for Kansas Legal Services or other services?
How much do photocopies and computer prints cost?
Does the law library have word processing?
Does the law library have online legal research services?
Can law library materials be checked out?
Does the law library have Internet access?
Does the law library have tax forms?
Is the law library open to the public?
Yes. The library is open to the public from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm Monday - Friday. We serve the needs of Johnson County’s legal community and all residents of the county.
Where is the law library located? Get Map
The library is located in Room 101 of the Johnson County Courthouse at the corner of Sante Fe and Kansas Avenue in downtown Olathe. We are approximately 1 1/2 miles west of the Santa Fe Exit
on I-35.
Will someone help me get started with my legal research?
Yes. Tell us what the legal issue or question is that you want to research and our staff will show you the research materials we have on that subject. We do not have staff to do legal research for you.
Can I obtain legal forms from the law library?
See our “Kansas Court Forms” webpage links. We accept cash, check or Visa, MasterCard and Discover credit cards with a $3.95 flat fee.
Can the law library staff answer my legal questions?
No. We are not attorneys so we can’t give you legal advice, tell you what form is needed,
what word to use in a form, interpret the law or interpret a legal document.
How do I contact Kansas Legal Services or other services if I need legal assistance?
Kansas Legal Services (Local Office)
400 State Ave., Suite 1015 (Gateway Tower II)
Kansas City, Kansas 66101
Serving Wyandotte, Johnson, Franklin, Leavenworth, Linn and Miami counties. You may qualify for legal services at no charge based on your income.
Call: (913) 621-0200 or 1-800-723-6953Kansas Legal Services for Older Adults (Johnson County)
You must live in Johnson County and be age 60 or older to be eligible.
Call: Overland Park Community Center, Olathe Senior Center, Roeland Park Community Center, Northeast Multi-Service Center, Desoto Multi- Service Center, Blue Valley Multi-Service Center, Gardner Multi-Service Center or Spring Hill Multi- Service Center for an appointment.Access to Justice Advice Line (Funded by the Kansas Supreme Court)
You may qualify for legal advice at no cost based on your income.
Call: 1-800-675-5860
Kansas Elder Law Hotline
You must be age 60 or older
Call: 1-888-353-5337
How do I find an attorney if I don’t qualify for Kansas Legal Services or other services?
Kansas Bar Association Lawyer Referral Program
You are screened for the legal matter involved and your willingness and ability to pay a lawyer an appropriate fee for their services. You are then directly connected to an attorney if an appropriate attorney is available.
Call: 1-800-928-3111Attorney Directories
The law library has local, state and national attorney directories in print.Kansas Legal Services Lawyer Advice Line
You can speak with an attorney immediately by phone if an appropriate attorney is available. You are charged $3.00 per minute on your credit card for the time you speak to the attorney.
Call: 1-800-928-3111Martindale-Hubbell Law Directory
Includes biographical information about lawyers, names, addresses, phone numbers, law school, areas of practice in print and at http://www.martindale.com/l
How much do photocopies and computer prints cost?
$0.25 per page. We accept cash, check or Visa, MasterCard and Discover credit cards with a $3.95 flat fee.
Does the law library have word processing?
Yes. The library has one (1) computer terminal for word processing with Word. Prints are $0.25 each. The Clerk of the District Court also has a typewriter for public use.
Does the law library have online legal research services?
Yes. The library has Westlaw but it can only be used from the library. There is no fee to use this service. Prints are $0.25 per page.
Can law library materials be checked out?
Only registered attorneys may checkout materials.
Does the law library have Internet access?
Yes. The library has five (5) computer terminals that are equipped for Internet access and there is wireless access for laptop users.
Does the library have tax forms?
No.
Johnson County Law
Library
100 N. Kansas Ave., 1st Floor
Olathe, KS 66061
Phone: (913) 715-4154
Fax: (913) 715-4152