Supreme Court Law Library – Riverhead serves as a vital legal resource center for attorneys, legal professionals, and the public within Suffolk County, New York. As part of the New York State Unified Court System’s network of public law libraries, this institution provides comprehensive access to federal, state, and local legal materials. The library supports the research needs of attorneys and litigants, offering a wide selection of legal texts, treatises, practice guides, and electronic databases such as Westlaw and LexisNexis.

Specializing in legal research assistance, the library plays an important role in ensuring equal access to justice by helping individuals navigate complex legal issues. While staff cannot offer legal advice, they are trained to assist in locating legal information and resources pertinent to various practice areas, including family law, criminal law, civil litigation, and real property. The library also hosts public-access workstations and self-help legal materials, making it a valuable support hub for self-represented litigants.

The Supreme Court Law Library maintains strong affiliations with the New York State Court system and actively promotes legal literacy within the community. Its public-focused mission and extensive legal holdings make it a cornerstone for practicing attorneys and legal scholars alike.

Website: http://www.nycourts.gov/lawlibraries/publicaccess.shtml

Key Services:

– Access to federal, New York State, and local legal statutes and case law
– Legal research support for attorneys and the public
– Free use of legal research databases (e.g., Westlaw, LexisNexis)
– Self-help legal materials for unrepresented litigants
– Public-access computer terminals for legal research
– Legal forms and procedural guides
– Quiet study and reading areas for in-depth research
– Resource guidance without giving legal advice