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Utah Legal Services - Salt Lake
A non-profit law firm that 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.
Domestic/Family Violence Legal Services
Description:

Represents clients in obtaining protective orders and other domestic violence legal matters.

Eligibility:
Service Hours:
M - F 9 am - 2 pm
Intake Procedure:
Complete the eligibility screening tool on the website or call the office for initial intake.
Fees:
No cost
Service Contact Information:

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Bankruptcy Assistance
Description:

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

Eligibility:
Applicant must have a minimum of $20,000 in debt, and be a U.S. citizen or permanent legal resident of the U.S. Household income must be at or below 200% of the current federal poverty level.
Service Hours:
M - F 9 am - 2 pm
Intake Procedure:
Complete the eligibility screening tool on the website or call the office for initial intake.
Fees:
No cost
Service Contact Information:

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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:
U.S. citizens or permanent legal residents of the United States.
Service Hours:
M - F 9 am - 2 pm
Intake Procedure:
Complete the eligibility screening tool on the website or call the office for initial intake.
Fees:
No cost
Service Contact Information:

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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:
U.S. citizens or permanent legal residents of the United States. Household income must be at or below 200% of the current federal poverty level.
Service Hours:
M - F 9 am - 2 pm
Intake Procedure:
Complete the eligibility screening tool on the website or call the office for initial intake.
Fees:
No cost
Service Contact Information:

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Legal Counseling
Description:

Provides legal clinics throughout the State of Utah. Virtual clinic is available every Thursday, and an in-person clinic is available every 3rd Thursday of the month from 11 am - 1 pm.

Eligibility:
U.S. citizens or permanent legal residents of the United States. Household income must be at or below 200% of the current federal poverty level.
Service Hours:
Vary by clinic.
Intake Procedure:
Call or visit the website for more information.
Fees:
No cost
Service Contact Information:

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General Benefits Assistance
Description:

Helps clients enroll and 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:
U.S. citizens or permanent legal residents of the United States. Household income must be at or below 200% of the current federal poverty level.
Service Hours:
M - F 9 am - 2 pm
Intake Procedure:
Complete the eligibility screening tool on the website or call the office for initial intake.
Fees:
No cost
Service Contact Information:

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Legal Representation
Description:

Provides statewide representation in civil (non-criminal) legal matters for low-income households, agricultural workers, and Native Americans. Provides legal representation in some criminal cases for Native American juveniles.

Eligibility:
U.S. citizens or permanent legal residents of the United States. Household income must be at or below 200% of the current federal poverty level.
Service Hours:
M - F 9 am - 2 pm
Intake Procedure:
Complete the eligibility screening tool on the website or call the office for initial intake.
Fees:
No cost
Service Contact Information:

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Elder Law
Description:

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

Eligibility:
Adults 60 years or older who are U.S. citizens or permanent legal residents of the United States.
Service Hours:
M - F 9 am - 2 pm
Intake Procedure:
Complete the eligibility screening tool on the website or call the office for initial intake.
Fees:
No cost
Service Contact Information:

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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
Service Contact Information:

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utahlegalservices.org/topics/14/housing
Migrant Worker Legal Services
Description:

Provides legal counseling and/or representation to migrant workers in the U.S.

Eligibility:
Household income must be at or below 200% of the current federal poverty level.
Service Hours:
M - F 9 am - 2 pm
Intake Procedure:
Complete the eligibility screening tool on the website or call the office for initial intake.
Fees:
No cost
Service Contact Information:

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