The Alameda County Law Library has proudly served the Alameda legal community and its citizens for over one hundred years. Established in 1891 , the Alameda County Law Library is one of 58 county law libraries that serve the people of the state of California. Each County Law Library functions as a separate government entity within its county and derives the bulk of its income from civil filing fees. The library provides free access to the judiciary, state and county officials, members of the bar, and residents of the county. (California Business and Professions Code Secs 6300-6365.)