Email: staff@rjslawlibrary.org
Downtown: (772) 462-2370
South: (772) 871-6806
Supporting equal access to law in Florida
Board of Trustees: Hon. Michael Linn, Chair – Comm. Cathy Townsend – Alexander Nelson – James Wilder – James T. Walker - Lainey W. Francisco
Locations and Hours
The library will be closed on
November 11th for Veterans Day.
We will also be closed November 27th and 28th for Thanksgiving.
Main Library:
Located in the St. Lucie County Courthouse
221 South Indian River Drive
Fort Pierce, Florida 34950
(772) 462-2370
HOURS:
Monday through Thursday 9:00 - 5:00
Friday 9:00 - 4:30
Saturday and Sunday - closed
South County Branch:
Located in the Paula A. Lewis Public Library
2950 SW Rosser Blvd
Port St Lucie, FL 34953
(772) 871-6806
HOURS:
Wednesday 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM and by conference room reservation
We are happy to answer requests by email or phone. Email staff@rjslawlibrary.org or call 772-462-2370 for more information.
Conference Rooms Available
Conference rooms are available for reservation in both the Main Branch downtown and the South County Branch in the Paul A. Lewis Public Library. Call (772) 462-2370 or email staff@rjslawlibrary.org to reserve a room today.
Conference rooms map here
Constitution Day 2025
Account Director
Students from local area high schools participated in a special Constitution Day event hosted in partnership with the County Courthouse, the SLBA, the Clerk of Court's office, and the RJS Law Library. Constitution Day commemorates the signing of the U.S. Constitution on September 17, 1787.
Students were instructed on the topic of civil discourse and then participated in a mock trial led by volunteer attorney coaches and judges. Lots of positive feedback has been received and we hope to make this an annual event!
CLE Movie October 24th
Join us Friday, October 24th, at 2:00 for a 1 hour CLE video shown in the law library classroom.
What Overrated Rocks Bands Can Teach About Attorney Ethics
1 CLE Ethics credit
Hope to see you there!
Legal Clinic November 17th
In collaboration with Florida Rural Legal Services, the Rupert J Smith Law library in Fort Pierce is happy to announce that we are assisting with an upcoming Law Library Clinic. We are fulfilling our mission by connecting individuals with resources and attorneys to navigate the legal system by providing equal access to the law.
Individuals will have the opportunity to speak with an attorney to discuss their legal issues moving forward. The next clinic will be held Monday, November 17, 2025 beginning at 9:30 and ending at 12:30. Law Library appointments are limited to registered applicants only; unless an attorney authorizes otherwise. Sessions will be 30 minutes in length, with a half hour break in between.
In The News
Read about programs at the library in the latest Library Newsletter:
Board of Trustees
Friends
The Friends of Rupert J. Smith Law Library of St. Lucie County was organized in order to promote, aid, develop, and encourage the use of our public law library.
Next meeting date:
Please contact Jim Walker
Call (772) 462-2370 for online meeting information.