Legal Research in Oregon

Beginning Your Research Online

It is possible that not all the information you need will be online or free, but here are a few places to start:

The Lewis and Clark Paul L. Boley Law Library maintains guides to legal research in Oregon.

The Washington County Law Library also maintains a list of legal resources.

You may also search Resources for Legal Research in Oregon

Continue your research by visiting a public law library

Many public law libraries have resource in print and fee-based online resources that you can use.

The Oregon Council of County Law Libraries maintains a directory of county law libraries in Oregon. Your county law library is an important place to start to look for information about local laws.

Get help from a Law Librarian

Ask a question

Search for answers to questions that have been already asked to get started, and then ask an Oregon Law Librarian for help with legal research.

Find an attorney

The Washington County Law Library has a guide to finding a lawyer in Oregon.

The Oregon State Bar has a referral service.