The purpose of the Lyon County Law Library (LCLL) is to provide legal information support to attorney members of the LCLL. Physical access is available to library members during courthouse hours - typically, 8-5 Mon - Fri.

Established according to state statute, the Lyon County Law Library is completely supported by attorney member fees and portions of court docket fees. Its does not use tax money for its support.

430 Commercial, 3rd Floor
Emporia, KS 66801
620-341-3472
620-341-3315 (fax)
Susan G. Fowler, Librarian
sgfowler@lyoncounty.org

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Public access is available Wed & Thurs mornings from 9 to noon, or by appointment - call or email to make arrangements. The librarian is on-site Wed & Thursday mornings, Thursday afternoon and other times by appointment.

The librarian can provide instruction on the use of legal materials. She cannot interpret or explain the law because to do so would constitute the unauthorized practice of law.
Our collection includes:
Legal databases ( HeinOnline, Kansas.gov, LexisNexis, PACER, Westlaw)
Print collection (Kansas Bar Association Handbooks, Law Reviews & Journals, Legal Encyclopedias)
NOLO & In a Nutshell books

Click on "Online Catalog" under Library Resources to explore our collection online.

Checkout Policy
Full checkout privileges are limited to attorney members of the law library, City of Emporia and Lyon County employees. Checkout privileges for the public are limited to the NOLO books.

This page updated April 30, 2008

Library Resources

Citizen's Guide to the Fifth Judicial Court - provides an introduction to the Emporia Municipal Court, the District Court in Chase & Lyon counties, and links to self-help resources. Updated 11/17/06.

Constitution Day Research Guide (Georgetown Law Library)

Fifth Judicial District - court schedules posted weekly for Lyon & Chase counties. This site also has contact information for court records.

Intro to the Law (Brochure)

Links to Legal Resources - most sites listed provide free legal information or can otherwise help you put the pieces of your information puzzle together. Please note that legal information is not the same as legal advice.

Online Catalog

Policies & Procedures (pdf)

Pathfinder regarding Lyon County Fairgrounds