Pro Bono Legal Resources
Please see the list of local organizations and programs below that may be able to provide in-person or pro bono legal services. You can view a full list of these organizations at https://www.utahlegalhelp.org/ you can also obtain more information by contacting the Access to Justice office via email or by phone.
Please note: The Access to Justice Office does not have attorneys on staff therefore they are unable to provide appointments with their office. Access to Justice does not offer direct legal advice, representation, or referrals but they can help only by providing assistance through the programs they host.
801-297-7049 | [email protected]
Please note: The Access to Justice Office does not have attorneys on staff therefore they are unable to provide appointments with their office. Access to Justice does not offer direct legal advice, representation, or referrals but they can help only by providing assistance through the programs they host.
801-297-7049 | [email protected]
Housing & Debt
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Debtor's Law Clinic with the Pro Bono Initiative
Answers questions related to bankruptcy, collections, and credit issues. In Person at Horizonte: See calendar for walk-in information here https://sjquinney.utah.edu/pro-bono-initiative/ Online: Limited online appointments available. Email [email protected] for information. Call: 801-581-5418 | Email: [email protected] |
Street Law Clinic with the Pro Bono Initiative
Answers questions related to housing issues (landlord/tenant disputes and eviction), employment (discrimination, termination, and harassment), consumer, and small claims. Online (any issue): Schedule an appointment online https://sjquinney.utah.edu/pro-bonoinitiative/ In-Person at Horizonte: See their calendar for walk-in information here https://sjquinney.utah.edu/pro-bono-initiative/ Call: 801-581-5418 | Email: [email protected] |
Family Law
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Family Law Clinic with the Pro Bono Initiative
Answers questions related to child custody, divorce, and protective orders. Note: At this time, PBI is unable to help clients who are looking for information regarding estate planning or trusts. Online: Limited online appointments are available. Email [email protected] for information. In Person: See calendar for walk-in information here https://sjquinney.utah.edu/pro-bonoinitiative/ Call: 801-581-5418 | Email: [email protected] Legal Aid Society of Salt Lake
Legal Aid Society of Salt Lake is a law firm giving low-income families affordable legal representation and assistance in divorce, parentage (custody), guardianship, and orders of protection with special programs for victims of domestic violence. Hours: Monday through Friday, 9:00a.m. to 5:00p.m. Contact: (801) 328-8849 Website: https://www.legalaidsocietyofsaltlake.org/ Community & Family Mediation – Salt Lake
Mediation for those involved in small claims cases, as well as various relationship disputes, including neighbor, workplace, family and interpersonal, consumer and marketing, landlord and tenant, business, and school. Statewide services may be available, call Utah Dispute Resolution to learn more or to schedule an appointment. Contact: 801-532-4841 Legal Help Hotline – Timpanogos Legal Center Free legal advice on all Family Law issues, including protective orders and domestic violence.
To learn more, visit https://timplegal.com/. Call: 801-649-8895| Email: TLCinfo@timplegal.org Website: https://www.timplegal.org/ |
Community Court
4th Thursday of every month. Walk-ins only. Time: 5:00-7:00 p.m. Topic: Family law, child custody, divorce, protective orders Location: Kearns Public Library 4275 West 5345 South, Kearns, UT 84118, Salt Lake City, Salt Lake County Special Instructions / Additional Information: Walk-ins only. In addition to volunteer lawyers, court will be in session. Parties who have documents to file (including final documents) and where both parties are available, can be heard by the court. For more details, Email: [email protected]| Call: 801-581-5418. Assisted Pro Se Program
Legal Aid Society of Salt Lake Family law cases such as divorce, paternity, custody, and minor guardianship cases. The Legal Aid Society of Salt Lake provides free legal advice appointments to income eligible people representing themselves. Appointment required. Hours: Monday through Friday, 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. (Only by appointment from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m.) Contact: 801-238-7102 Family Justice Center Legal Clinic – Timpanogos Legal Center Timpanogos Legal Center offers a free clinic every week for people dealing with divorces, custody battles, or other family law related issues. Clients have the opportunity to speak with an attorney about their case. The attorney will offer legal advice and provide information regarding the next steps in the situation. The concept behind the clinic is to provide a “one stop show” where clients can access services and information from several agencies, such as Community Action, the Division of Child and Family Services, Victim Advocates, the Department of Workforce Services, Centro Hispano, Housing, and Timpanogos Legal Center. You can attend the clinic in person or online. Online: TLC offers virtual clinic appointments. You can meet with an attorney on Zoom or over the phone. Email TLCinfo@timplegal.org to schedule an appointment. In-Person: TLC offers a free in-person weekly clinic. No appointment is necessary. Clients are seen on a first-come, first-served basis. Immigration law attorneys are available the first and third Tuesdays of each month. Due to COVID, if you bring your children, you may experience longer wait times as the FJC staff works to accommodate your party. If you are unvaccinated, TLC asks that you wear a mask. Call: (801) 649-8895 | Email: TLCinfo@timplegal.org Website: https://www.timplegal.org/
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Criminal Defense
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Salt Lake Legal Defender Association (Public Defenders) A nonprofit law firm organized to provide the highest quality representation to eligible individuals accused of crimes in Salt Lake County.
Call: 801-532-5444 Hours: Mon - Fri 8:30 am - 5:00 pm MST |
Immigration
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NoMas
No Mas offers appointments to work with a lawyer to get information and start the process for a variety of Immigration Law issues including immigration, naturalization, family-sponsored visas, DACA, and asylum. Spanish translation available. Please schedule an appointment to receive assistance. Schedule an appointment here: https://www.nomaslegal.org/schedule-an-appointment.html In Person Services: Salt Lake City, Utah When: 1st Tuesday of every month 5:00-7:00 PM 1st Thursday of every month 5:00-7:00 PM CLOSED ON NOVEMBER 2ND Where: Rose Park Neighborhood Center 754 N 8th W Salt Lake City, UT 84116 Ogden, Utah When: 1st Tuesday of every month 5:00-7:00 PM Where: Columbus Center 555 E 24th Street Ogden, UT 84401 Logan, Utah When: 3rd Thursday of every month 5:30-7:30 PM CLOSED ON DECEMBER 21 Where: Logan Community Recreation Center 195 S 100 W Logan, UT 84321 Provo, Utah When: Every Thursday 5:00-7:00 PM NOVEMBER 16 - VIRTUAL SERVICES ONLY NOVEMBER 23 - CLOSED DECEMBER 14 - CLOSED DECEMBER 21 - CLOSED DECEMBER 28 - CLOSED Where: Office of Belonging Room 2400 Wilkinson Student Center BYU Campus |
Catholic Community Services of Utah
CCS' Immigration team helps refugees and migrants reach critical legal milestones in the United States by providing the immigration legal services that they need at each stage of the process. Services are available in both Salt Lake City and Ogden. Please call 801-977-9119 to discuss eligibility. Website: https://www.ccsutah.org/programs/item/3-immigration Address: Salt Lake City Office: 224 N 2200 W, Salt Lake City, UT 84116 Ogden Office: 504 F Ave. Ogden, UT 84401 |
Senior Services
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Virtual Legal Clinic in participation with the Senior Solutions Clinic
Formally known as the “Tuesday Night Bar” The Virtual Legal Clinic (“VLC”) is a free, over-the phone legal service offered by the Access to Justice Office of the Utah State Bar. The program allows participants to connect with a lawyer by phone or email for up to 30 minutes about their legal issue. The volunteer lawyers only provide legal information and brief advice. Volunteers are not providing ongoing representation. To learn more about this program and apply, visit: https://www.utahlegalhelp.org/vlc |
Elder Law Program
This program provides assistance on any topic to seniors ages 60 years or older living in Utah. Call to submit your information. The program will ask for information on your income to see if you qualify for additional legal services, but you are not required to give the information. Intake hours are from 9:00am–2:00pm Monday through Friday. You can also apply for help on their website (below). Website: http://www.utahlegalservices.org/public/seniors Address: Utah Legal Services, 960 S. Main Street Salt Lake City Call: 801-328-8891 |
All Legal Resources
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Utah Legal Services Utah Legal Services (ULS)
Provide legal help to those who qualify in non-criminal cases. We can answer questions, give advice, prepare legal documents, and represent clients in court and before administrative agencies. We cannot assist you in any criminal matter (including traffic violations). We currently handle the following types of cases: family problems, public benefits assistance, housing, consumer issues, seniors, agricultural workers, Native American Indian law, and pro bono work such as bankruptcy, QDROs, and guardianship. Apply online or call 801-328-8891 between the hours of 9am and 2pm, Monday through Friday. Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00am to 5:00pm Call: 801-328-8891, they are extremely busy so please remain on hold until you are connected with a representative. Website: https://www.utahlegalservices.org/ Locations: Ogden, Salt Lake City, Provo, & St George Virtual Legal Clinic
Formally known as the “Tuesday Night Bar” The Virtual Legal Clinic (“VLC”) is a free, over-the phone legal service offered by the Access to Justice Office of the Utah State Bar. The program allows participants to connect with a lawyer by phone or email for up to 30 minutes about their legal issue. The volunteer lawyers only provide legal information and brief advice. Volunteers are not providing ongoing representation. To learn more about this program and apply, visit: https://www.utahlegalhelp.org/vlc If you do not have online access, please call (801) 297-7049 for application assistance. Park City Tuesday Night Bar
Free legal advice on a variety of topics. Must be present by 6:45 PM to participate (please come early to be placed on the waiting list). Call 435-615-5600 for more information and for scheduling changes. The first Tuesday of each month 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Low Income Taxpayer Clinic (LITC) - Statewide
This clinic is a free service sponsored by the Taxpayer Advocate Service. The purpose is twofold: to educate and serve members of the community about their tax rights and responsibilities as well as to advocate for low-income taxpayers before the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) in audits, appeals, collection issues, and tax revenue cases that are in controversy or un-filed tax returns. Call 801-655-0258 E-mail [email protected] for more information or visit the IRS Utah LITC website. Address: Available virtually statewide. Local offices in Provo and Salt Lake. Phone: 801-655-0258 Website: https://taxpayeradvocate.irs.gov/about/litc Document Review Clinic – Timpanogos Legal Center
You can meet with an attorney online or by phone to draft or review family law related court documents. TLC helps self-represented clients by drafting court documents for them. Once a person passes a screening process, TLC sets up a virtual clinic meeting or phone call to work with an attorney. The virtual meeting will be similar to a FaceTime or Skype interview. You can call in if you do not have a camera on your phone or computer or if you do not have internet access. To complete the intake forms, you can email us at [email protected] and we will send you, our forms. You can also call and speak with one of us with our attorneys at 801-649-8895 and they can assist you. Website: https://timplegal.com/services/document-clinic/ Call: 801-649-8895 Email: [email protected] |
Utah Courts Self Help Center
The Utah State Courts' Self-Help Center (SHC) provides free legal help to people who do not have a lawyer. The SHC provides information to help you understand your rights and responsibilities, and to help you resolve your legal problems on your own if you cannot afford an attorney or if you choose not to hire one. Address: 450 S State St, Salt Lake City, UT 84114 Phone: (888) 683-0009 Website: https://www.utcourts.gov/en/self-help/services/contact.html S.J. Quinney College of Law- Pro Bono Initiative
The Pro Bono Initiative (PBI) provides free brief legal advice to members of the Utah community. You can visit their website for a complete calendar of monthly community legal events as well as a full list of legal topics that they can assist with. For more information, please visit their website. Website: https://sjquinney.utah.edu/pro-bono-initiative/ Call: 801-581-5418 Email: [email protected] Modest Means Program (Reduced Rate Legal Assistance)
As part of the Bar’s Affordable Attorneys for All initiative, the Modest Means Lawyer Referral program helps Utahns with modest earnings find a lawyer offering discounted rates to match their incomes. The Utah State Bar's Modest Means Lawyer Referral Program provides access to legal representation for people whose income is too high to qualify for free legal services, but too low to pay a lawyer's standard rate. To qualify you must fall below the income guidelines. I have attached the link to the guidelines for the program below to help in examining them in further detail. If you qualify, you will be referred to a lawyer who charges up to $50 or $75 an hour, or a corresponding flat fee. Hourly or flat-fee services often require advance payment (a retainer). The application is separated into two parts: 1st to see if you qualify and 2nd for questions about you and your situation (there is a $25 non-refundable administrative fee. Payment for this online purchase must be made using VISA or MASTERCARD.). Please note: This is not an automated system so it will take some time to process, normally, 5-7 business days, maybe longer based on demand. Once your application has been processed you will receive an email with two (2) referrals containing information for two attorneys who may be able to help you. Once you receive these referrals, you need to contact those attorneys and their office directly to schedule an appointment with them and see if they are able to take on your case. Please take into consideration that lawyers under the program often require advanced payment (a retainer) in order to begin working on your case if accepted. They are not required to accept your case. You are responsible for calling their office to schedule an appointment with them and see if they can take on your case. Our office cannot help you connect with the attorneys, you are responsible for communicating with them directly. If they are unable help with or take your case, please contact [email protected] for assistance. Modest Means Application: https://www.utahlegalhelp.org/reduced-cost Modest Means Website: https://www.utahbar.org/public-services/modest-means-lawyerreferral-program/ Free Legal Answers (online)
An online service through the American Bar Association in partnership with the Utah State Bar where people who are income-eligible can submit legal questions. Volunteer attorneys will then answer the questions. Each person must fill out eligibility questions before asking a question. Website https://utah.freelegalanswers.org/ |