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 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?

Yes. We have 10th District Court approved form packets with instructions for:

We also can show you the legal form books and handbooks in our collection that contain thousands of sample legal forms. However these forms are not locally approved fill in the blank forms and have no instructions.

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)
707 Minnesota Ave., Suite 600
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 1-800-723-6953

Kansas 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: 1-800-723-6953

Kansas Bar Association Reduced Fee Program
You may qualify for legal services at a reduced rate based on your income.
Call: 1-800-723-6953

Kansas Elder Law Hotline
You must be age 60 or older
Call: 1-888-353-5337 or 1-800-723-6953

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: 1-800-928-3111

Attorney Directories
The law library has local, state and national attorney directories in print and online.

Kansas Bar Association 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: 1-800-928-3111

Martindale-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/locator/home.html

How much do photocopies and computer prints cost?

$0.25 per page. We accept cash, check or credit card.

Does the law library have word processing?

Yes. The library has one (1) computer terminal for word processing with Word and WordPerfect. 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 the Lexis legal research service. 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 are available for use by all patrons. Access to most email account services and some types of web sites are blocked. Prints are $0.25 for each.

Does the library have tax forms?

We only have reproducible tax forms. The library does not have tax booklets or forms to handout. Tax forms and booklets are available at most public libraries. The IRS website includes tax information, forms, and publications: www.irs.gov

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Johnson County Law Library
100 N. Kansas Ave., 1st Floor
Olathe, KS 66061
Phone: (913) 715-4154
Fax: (913) 715-4152