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Utah Legal Services - Salt Lake
Provides legal assistance and counseling to low-income Utahns in civil cases. Services offered include eviction prevention, landlord/tenant dispute resolution mediation, legal counseling, general benefits assistance, legal representation, elder law, domestic/family violence legal assistance, bankruptcy assistance, and tenant rights information/counseling. Also, provides legal services volunteer opportunities.
Domestic/Family Violence Legal Services
Description:

Represents clients in obtaining protective orders and other domestic violence legal matters. A client does not need to be a United States citizen for domestic violence-related legal services.

Eligibility:
Unlike other legal services offered by Utah Legal Services, Clients do not have to be US citizens for Domestic Violence Legal Services. Call the office for more information.
Service Hours:
M - F 8 am - 5 pm
Intake Procedure:
Apply on the website or call the office. New cases are screened M - F 9 am - 2 pm.
Fees:
No cost
Service Contact Information:

US

Bankruptcy Assistance
Description:

Provides bankruptcy-related legal services filing all necessary paperwork with the court and representing the client at the court hearing.

Eligibility:
In general, a potential client must be a citizen or permanent legal resident of the United States, their household income must be at or below 200% of the current federal poverty level for the household's size, and their case must be within Utah Legal Services priority of cases.
Service Hours:
M - F 8 am - 5 pm
Intake Procedure:
Apply on the website or call the office. New cases are screened M - F 9 am - 2 pm.
Fees:
No cost
Service Contact Information:

US

Eviction Prevention Legal Assistance
Description:

Provides education on evictions and legal representation/advice if an eviction notice or court papers for eviction have been received.

Eligibility:
In general, a potential client must be a citizen or permanent legal resident of the United States, their household income must be at or below 200% of the current federal poverty level for the household's size, and their case must be within Utah Legal Services priority of cases.
Service Hours:
M - F 8 am - 5 pm
Intake Procedure:
Complete the eligibility screening tool on the website to determine eligibility or call the office for more information.
Fees:
No cost
Service Contact Information:

US

utahlegalservices.org/topics/14/housing
Landlord/Tenant Dispute Resolution
Description:

Represents eligible clients during landlord/tenant and/or housing disputes. Additional self-help information is available on the website.

Eligibility:
In general, a potential client must be a citizen or permanent legal resident of the United States, their household income must be at or below 200% of the current federal poverty level for the household's size, and their case must be within Utah Legal Services priority of cases.
Service Hours:
M - F 8 am - 5 pm
Intake Procedure:
Apply on the website or call the office. New cases are screened M - F 9 am - 2 pm.
Fees:
No cost
Service Contact Information:

US

Legal Counseling
Description:

Provides legal clinics throughout the State of Utah.

Eligibility:
In general, a potential client must be a citizen or permanent legal resident of the United States, their household income must be at or below 200% of the current federal poverty level for the household's size, and their case must be within Utah Legal Services priority of cases.
Service Hours:
M - F 8 am - 5 pm
Intake Procedure:
Call or visit the website for more information about the clinics.
Fees:
No cost
Service Contact Information:

US

General Benefits Assistance
Description:

Helps clients appeal denials for public benefits including Financial Assistance (FEP, GA), Supplemental Security Income (SSI), Social Security Disability benefits (SSDI), Unemployment compensation, SNAP (food stamps), Medicaid, and CHIP (Child Health Insurance Program).

Eligibility:
In general, a potential client must be a citizen or permanent legal resident of the United States, their household income must be at or below 200% of the current federal poverty level for the household's size, and their case must be within Utah Legal Services priority of cases.
Service Hours:
M - F 8 am - 5 pm
Intake Procedure:
Apply on the website or call the office. New cases are screened M - F 9 am - 2 pm.
Fees:
No cost
Service Contact Information:

US

Legal Representation
Description:

Provides statewide representation in civil (non-criminal) legal matters for low-income persons, victims of domestic violence, Senior Citizens, Farmworkers, and Native Americans.

Eligibility:
In general, a potential client must be a citizen or permanent legal resident of the United States, their household income must be at or below 200% of the current federal poverty level for the household's size, and their case must be within Utah Legal Services priority of cases.
Service Hours:
M - F 8 am - 5 pm
Intake Procedure:
Apply on the website or call the office. New cases are screened M - F 9 am - 2 pm.
Fees:
No cost
Service Contact Information:

US

Elder Law
Description:

Represents clients in cases seeking public entitlements such as TANF/GA, Social Security, SSI, and Unemployment benefits.

Eligibility:
In general, a potential client must be a citizen or permanent legal resident of the United States, their household income must be at or below 200% of the current federal poverty level for the household's size, and their case must be within Utah Legal Services priority of cases.
Service Hours:
M - F 8 am - 5 pm
Intake Procedure:
Apply on the website or call the office. New cases are screened M - F 9 am - 2 pm.
Fees:
No cost
Service Contact Information:

US

Legal Services Volunteer Opportunities
Description:

Provides Pro Bono opportunities for law students, licensed attorneys, and paralegals to assist with Utah Legal Service's client caseload.

Eligibility:
Must be a law student, licensed attorney, or paralegal.
Service Hours:
M - F 8 am - 5 pm
Intake Procedure:
Call or visit the website.
Fees:
No cost
Service Contact Information:

US

probono@utahbar.org utahlegalservices.org/node/95/utah-legal-services-pro-bono-program
Tenant Rights Information/Counseling
Description:

Provides online information about several topics relating to housing and tenant rights. Topics include eviction, special cases of lease termination, common myths, cases of deficient housing conditions, and abandonment.

Eligibility:
Service Hours:
24/7
Intake Procedure:
Visit website, call for more in-depth information or specific questions.
Fees:
No cost for information
Service Contact Information:

US

utahlegalservices.org/topics/14/housing