Statewide Legal Aid Organizations
- Utah Legal Services (ULS)
- Provides free civil legal assistance to low-income Utahns (housing, family law, consumer rights, public benefits).
- Website: utahlegalservices.org
- Statewide Hotline: 1-800-662-4245
- Regional Offices:
- Salt Lake City: 1-801-328-8891
- Ogden: 1-801-394-9416
- Provo: 1-801-374-6766
- St. George: 1-435-674-6076
- Disability Law Center (DLC)
- Advocacy for individuals with disabilities.
- Website: disabilitylawcenter.org
- Phone: 1-800-662-9080
- Utah Legal Clinic (Pro Bono Initiative)
- Low-cost legal services through partnerships with law schools.
- Website: utahlegalclinic.org
Specialized Legal Assistance
- Utah Domestic Violence Coalition (UDVC)
- Legal support for domestic violence survivors.
- Website: udvc.org
- 24/7 Hotline: 1-800-897-5465
- International Rescue Committee (IRC) – Salt Lake City
- Immigration legal services (asylum, citizenship, family reunification).
- Website: rescue.org/us-office/salt-lake-city-ut
- Phone: 1-801-328-1091
- Veterans Legal Clinic (ULS)
- Free legal help for veterans.
- Website: utahlegalservices.org/veterans
- Senior Legal Helpline (ULS)
- Free legal assistance for residents 60+ (elder abuse, Medicare, wills).
- Website: utahlegalservices.org/seniors
- Utah Legal Aid Society of Salt Lake
- Focuses on family law, housing, and immigration.
- Website: legalaidslc.org
- Phone: 1-801-328-8849
Hotlines
- Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-800-897-5465 (UDVC).
- Tenant Rights Hotline: 1-801-520-2844 (Community Action Partnership of Utah).
- Senior Legal Helpline: 1-800-662-4245 (ULS Seniors).
- Disability Rights Hotline: 1-800-662-9080 (DLC).
Self-Help and Referral Tools
- Utah Courts Self-Help Center
- Free forms, guides, and resources for self-representation.
- Website: utcourts.gov/selfhelp
- LawHelp Utah
- Legal information and referrals.
- Website: lawhelputah.org
- Utah State Bar Lawyer Referral Service
- Low-cost consultations with attorneys.
- Website: utahbar.org/public
- Phone: 1-800-698-9077
Pro Bono Programs
- Utah State Bar Pro Bono Commission
- Connects low-income residents with volunteer attorneys.
- Website: utahbar.org/pro-bono
- Pro Bono Initiative (University of Utah Law School)
- Free legal clinics and services.
- Website: law.utah.edu/probono
Law School Clinics
- University of Utah S.J. Quinney College of Law Clinics
- Services in immigration, criminal defense, and environmental law.
- Website: law.utah.edu/clinics
- Brigham Young University Law School Clinics
- Focus on family law, immigration, and community advocacy.
- Website: law.byu.edu/clinics
Native American Legal Resources
- Navajo Nation Department of Justice
- Legal services for Navajo tribal members.
- Website: navajo-nsn.gov
- Native American Rights Fund (NARF)
- National advocacy for Indigenous communities.
- Website: narf.org
Key Notes
- Eligibility: Most programs prioritize low-income residents (under 200% of the federal poverty level).
- Apply Online: Utah Legal Services offers an online intake form: utahlegalservices.org/apply.
- Urgent Issues: For emergencies (evictions, domestic violence), contact hotlines directly.
- Tribal Members: Contact the Navajo Nation Legal Department or NARF for advocacy.
Let me know if you need help narrowing down options for a specific city (e.g., Salt Lake City, Provo) or legal issue!