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ANNOUNCEMENTS
•  Open Saturdays
•  Holiday Closure
•  Law Library Current Hours of Operation
•  San Mateo County Superior Court Central Courthouse Reopens
•  San Mateo County Superior Court Hours of Operation

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California County Law Libraries need YOUR help!

In <1 minute you can help us continue serving the community by sending a message to your legislators that County Law Libraries are essential and must be funded.
See flyer here and submit the web form here.

 

Notary Service

Notary service available at the Law Library every Tuesday from 12pm to 3pm. Appointments are advised. Please text Lisa janny directly at (415) 867-6477. See flyer here.

 

Remote LexisNexis® Digital Library

The Law Library has now access to LexisNexis® Digital Library. The LexisNexis® Digital Library features a personalized home
page, a user-friendly reading experience and an app for easy offline reading. Start your research or resume your work from your
customized workspace. As you read eBooks, take notes and add personal tags, your home page populates. If you are interested
in creating your own account, please fill out this form. To start using the LexisNexis® Digital Library, read the Getting Started Guide.

 

Law Library Closure
At 12pm on May 24, 2024 and all day on May 25 and 27, 2024 in observance of Memorial Day.

 

Open on Saturday
The Law Library is open on Saturday from 11am to 3pm.

 

 

Divorce 101 Lecture
The Law Library in partnership with the Family Law Facilitator's Office is offering a lecture overviewing the divorce process
for those just starting or those that are contemplating divorce on may 28, 2024, 6pm-8pm.
To sign up, call us at (650)363-4913 or email us at sanmateolawlibrary@gmail.com. See flyer here.

Law Library Hours Current Hours of Operation

Monday: 9am to 3pm
Tuesday: 9am to 3pm
Wednesday: 9am to 3pm
Thursday: 9am to 3pm
Friday: 9am to 3pm
Saturday: 11am to 3pm
Sunday: Closed

 

San Mateo County Superior Court's Central Courthouse Reopens
The San Mateo County Superior Court's Central Courthouse is now open for civil calendar items. The Central Courthouse's address is
800 North Humboldt Street, San Mateo, California.

 

San Mateo County Superior Court Hours of Operation
The following divisions of the San Mateo County Superior Court are currently offering services as follows:

Criminal Division
Call, visit, or use Live Chat. 8am to 4pm, Monday through Friday.
(650)261-5200 or (650)261-5100, option 1.
Accepting all filings. A drop box is available outside the Criminal Clerk's office near Courtroom 4C. Please include a check only (no cash) for filing fees made payable to 'San Mateo Court.'

Civil, Small Claims, Family Law, & Probate Divisions
Call or make an appointment.
400 County Center, 1st Floor, Room A, Redwood City, CA 94063.
8:30am to 4pm, Monday through Friday.
(650)261-5100, option 2 for Family Law, option 3 for Civil, option 4 for Probate, option 6 forSmall Claims.
You may also fill out a contact form at any time.
A drop box is available outside the Clerk's office. Please include a check only (no cash) for filing fees made payable to 'San Mateo Court.'

Emergency in-person filings: CIVIL (650)298-5702 and FAMILY LAW & PROBATE (650) 298-5703.

Juvenile, Adoptions, & Emancipation Division
Call or visit.
222 Paul Scannell Drive,San Mateo, CA 94402.
8am to 3pm, Monday through Friday.
(650)261-5100, option 8.

Traffic Division
Call, visit, or use Live Chat.
1050 Mission Road, South San Francisco, CA 94080.
8am to 4pm Monday through Friday.
(650) 363-4300 or (650)261-5100, option 5.
A drop box is available outside near the Court entrance. Please include a check only (no cash) for filing fees made payable to 'San Mateo Court.'
Try their pilot program for reduction of fines without court appearance.