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This guide is intended as an aid for non-lawyers as well as self-represented litigants in finding and decoding legal information. Please click the tabs above to begin.

If you want legal advice or representation, see our separate guide for finding an attorney.

See Finding Library Materials for more information on how to find materials referenced in this guide.

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Research Overviews

Public Libraries Toolkit
(American Association of Law Libraries) Provides information designed to "help public librarians understand the process of legal research...with the end goal of helping the patron locate the legal information they need." State specific information is also provided for selected states.
How to Research a Legal Problem: A Guide for Non-Lawyers
(American Association of Law Libraries)
This guide offers sequential steps and sources intended to help a person with a legal problem find information to resolve or prevent conflict.
Introduction to Legal Materials: A Manual for Non-Law Librarians in Wisconsin
(Law Librarians Association of Wisconsin) This excellent and comprehensive guide to legal materials is aimed primarily at public librarians. Although it focuses on Wisconsin law, it contains much information that is not Wisconsin specific.
Locating the Law: A Handbook for Non-Law Librarians
(Southern California Association of Law Libraries) This guide provides an explanation of basic legal research techniques. Although it focuses on California law, it contains much information that is not California specific.

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Books about Legal Research

Books in our library that explain the legal system. If you don't find what you need in this list, check our entire catalog or search Amazon for "legal self-help."