As part of the many resources the Supreme Court offers to Ohioans, the Law Library is available to assist with a wide range of legal research needs.

The library’s collection includes more than 100,000 titles and is staffed by skilled librarians to answer questions from judges, court staff, state employees, attorneys, and members of the public. A large reading room also provides a quiet space for anyone looking to conduct legal research or get work done.

The Law Library’s services are available to all researchers and include assistance with locating Ohio legislative and legal history, case law from all fifty states, and Ohio and U.S. Supreme Court briefs. While visiting the library, researchers can access Lexis and Westlaw databases and find articles from nearly any legal journal. Those researching family history may also find state bar information about ancestors who were Ohio attorneys.

Researchers may contact the library by email to request research assistance; however, librarians cannot provide legal advice. Within copyright limits, pages from titles in the collection may be scanned and delivered by email. Computer terminals with access to legal databases are also available by reservation for those who wish to conduct their own research onsite.

Active Ohio attorneys in good standing are eligible for a library card that provides access to the Supreme Court’s Lexis Digital Library. Those interested may apply via form.

To take advantage of these resources, visit the Law Library on the 11th floor of the Thomas J. Moyer Ohio Judicial Center or email libref@sc.ohio.gov with questions.