Legal Clinics, Agencies & Organizations
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Legal clinics give general legal information and brief legal advice. You can also get help with forms, and ask questions about the law. Most legal clinics handle civil law matters only.
Talking to someone at a legal clinic is not the same as hiring an attorney, because the attorneys there will not take your case or represent you in court. Going to a legal clinic can help you decide if you can handle the matter on your own, or if you should hire an attorney.
Beaver
Utah Legal Services' Pro Se Clinic
Held every fourth Thursday of the month from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m., at the Fifth District Court, 2160 South 600 West. By appointment only. Call 800-662-4245 x3611 between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. to schedule.
Brigham City
Tuesday Night Bar
Held the second Tuesday of each month, from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m., at the Your Community in Unity, 435 East 700 South. First come, first served. Spanish speaker available. Call 435-723-5600 to check for scheduling changes only.Utah Legal Services' Pro Se Clinic
Held the third Friday of each month starting at 1:00 p.m., at 43 North Main. By appointment only - call 801-394-9431, ext. 3004 to schedule. Spanish speaker available.
Cedar City
Utah Legal Services' Pro Se Clinic
Held the second Wednesday of each month from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. at the Fifth District Courthouse, 40 North 100 East. Call 435-867-3250 to check for scheduling changes.
Farmington
Domestic Violence Pro Bono Lawyers
Offered every Wednesday morning starting at 9 a.m. during protective order hearings at the Farmington District Court, 800 West State Street. Volunteer lawyers represent self-represented petitioners at protective order hearings for free. No appointment necessary. Call 801-447-3400 to check hearing schedules.Utah Legal Services' Pro Se Clinic
Held the first and third Wednesday of each month from 1:00 to 3:30 p.m. in the Second District Courthouse, 800 West State Street. Spanish speaker available. Call 801-447-3800 to check for scheduling changes. Domestic matters only.
Fillmore
Utah Legal Services' Pro Se Clinic
Held every third Thursday of the month, from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m., at the Fourth District Court, 765 South Highway 99. No appointment necessary. Call 435-743-6223 to check for schedule changes.
Layton
Mountain View Legal Clinic, co-sponsored by Christian Legal Society
Held the first and third Monday of each month beginning at 6:00 p.m. at Mt. View Baptist Church, Highway 193 at 2585 East 3000 North. Appointment required; only six people are seen each session. Call 801-771-3204 for more information. No religious affiliation is necessary. The clinic does not operate June-August.
Logan
Utah Legal Services' Pro Se Clinic
Held every second and fourth Thursday of the month from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. at the First District Courthouse, 135 North 100 West. Call 435-750-1300 to check for scheduling changes.
Manti
Utah Legal Services' Pro Se Clinic
Held every second Wednesday of the month from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at the Sixth District Court, 160 North Main. Call 435-835-2131 for scheduling changes.
Moab
Utah Legal Services' Pro Se Clinic
Held every second Monday of the month from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. at SeekHaven Resource Center, 81 North 300 East. No appointment necessary. Call 435-259-2229 for more information.
Nephi
Utah Legal Services' Pro Se Clinic
Held every second Wednesday of the month, from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m., at the Fourth District Court, 160 North Main. No appointment necessary. Call 435-623-0901 to check for schedule changes.
Ogden
Bar Night
Held every second and fourth Thursday of the month from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. at Your Community Connection (YCC), 2261 Adams. Appointment required. Call 801-394-9456 on the day of the clinic; only 15 people are seen each session.Christian Legal Society Free Clinic
Held every second Thursday of the month from 6:00 p.m. at Washington Heights Baptist Church, 1770 East 6200 South. Appointment required - call 801-479-7030 to schedule. No religious affiliation is necessary. Clinic does not operate from June - August.Utah Legal Services' Pro Se Clinic
Held every second and fourth Monday of the month from 1:00 to 2:00 p.m. at the Second District Courthouse, 2525 Grant Avenue. Call 801-394-9431 to check for scheduling changes.
Park City
Utah Legal Services' Pro Se Clinic
Held by appointment only the 2nd Wednesday of each month at the Third District Court, 6300 North Silver Creek Road. Call 800-662-4245 x3475 to schedule an appointment.Tuesday Night Bar
Held the first Tuesday of every month from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the Park City Library, 1255 Park Ave. No appointment necessary.Small Claims Court Mediation
Held every first and third Wednesday of the month beginning at 3:00 p.m. at Silver Summit Justice Center, 6300 North Silver Creek Drive. No appointment necessary, first come first served. Free mediation services offered through trained volunteer mediators. Call 435-615-4300 to check for scheduling changes.
Price
Utah Legal Services' Pro Se Clinic
Held every second and fourth Monday of the month from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the Seventh District Courthouse, 149 East 100 South. Call 435-636-3400 to check for scheduling changes.
Provo
Community Law Help for Immigrants
Held Mondays and Wednesdays 10:30 am to 12:45 pm, Tuesdays 9:00 am to 4:30 pm and Fridays 1:00 pm to 2:30 pm at Centro Hispano, 817 South 200 West. Offers brief assessment and referral service. Spanish speaker available. Call 801-655-0258 for more information.Bankruptcy Hotline
Open Monday through Friday from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Call 801-374-6766, ext. 3446.Utah Legal Services' Clinic
Held every second and fourth Tuesday of the month from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. at the Fourth District Court, 125 North 100 West. Call 801-429-1000 to check for scheduling changes.Utah Legal Services' Clinic
Spanish speaker emphasis, but all welcome. Held every first Monday of the month from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. at Utah Legal Services 455 North University Avenue, Suite 100. Call 801-374-6766 to check for scheduling changes. Clinic operates between September and April.Immigration and Criminal legal clinic
Held the first Tuesday of each month from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm. at Centro Hispano, 817 South 200 West. Appointments preferred. Call 801-655-0258 to make an appointment.Also check for listings under Utah County
Richfield
Utah Legal Services' Pro Se Clinic
Held the fourth Thursday of every month from 9:00 a.m. to noon via web conference at New Horizons, 145 East 100 North. No appointment necessary. Call 896-9294 to check for scheduling changes.
Roosevelt
Utah Legal Services' Pro Se Clinic
Held the second Wednesday of every month from 9:00 a.m. to Noon at the Roosevelt Senior Center, 50 East 200 South. Call 435-722-4296 to check for scheduling changes.
St. George
Talk to a Lawyer Clinic
Held every Tuesday of the month from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. at the Southern Utah Community Legal Center, 229 E. St. George Blvd, Suite 103. This program offers free 20-minute consultations. By appointment only - call 435-628-1604 to schedule.Utah Legal Services' Pro Se Clinic
Held the fourth Wednesday of each month from 9:00 to 11:30 a.m. at the Southern Utah Community Legal Center, 229 East St. George Blvd, Suite 103. Call 435-628-1604 to check for scheduling changes.Senior Legal Clinic Program
Volunteer attorneys provide legal consultations the second Thursday of each month from 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. at the St. George Senior Center, 245 North 200 West. Appointment required. Contact the senior center at 435-634-5716 for more informationOnline Court Assistance Program (OCAP) Assistance
Held every Thursday from 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm. at the Southern Utah Community Legal Center, 229 East St. George Blvd. Staffed by paralegals. Appointment required. Call 435-628-1604 to schedule an appointment.
Salt Lake City
Bankruptcy Hotline
Open Monday through Friday from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Call 801-374-6766, ext. 3446. NOTE: This is a Provo telephone number, but Salt Lake residents are welcome to use the service.Clinic for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing
Held the third Wednesday of every month by appointment only. Interpreters are provided. Located at the Robert G. Sanderson Community Center for the Deaf & Hard of Hearing, 5709 South 1500 West. Call Annette Stewart at 801-263-4892 or Kim Thornsberry, VP/TTY 801-263-4883 or Joene Nicolaisen, VP/TTY 801-313-6814 or email legalclinic@utah.gov to schedule an appointment. Appointments are also available via polycom (satellite phone) or videophone.Family Law Clinic
Held the first and third Wednesday of the month from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., unless Wednesday is a holiday. Staffed by volunteer lawyers, legal professionals and law students. Open to any low income Utahn on a first come, first served basis. No appointments. Scott Matheson Courthouse, Room W-19, Conference Room A, 450 South State Street. Call 801-924-3370 to check for schedule changes only.Fifth Street Viaduct Clinic
Held every Sunday from 8:30 - 10:00 am. under the Fifth Street Viaduct at 500 South 600 West, in the southwest corner.Guadalupe Center Clinic
Held every Tuesday of the month from 5:00 - 7:00 pm and staffed by an attorney. No appointment necessary. A Spanish speaking interpreter is almost always available. Located at 340 South Goshen Street (1040 West). Call 801-531-6100 for more information.Immigration Clinic
Held every first Thursday of the month from 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm. First come, first served. Located at 1234 Main Street, 4th Floor, in the media/library room. Spanish interpreters may be available, but not guaranteed. Call 581-5418 for additional information.Self-Represented Litigant Family Law Clinic
Monday-Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Family law matters only. Staffed by Legal Aid Society paralegals experienced in domestic law. No legal advice given. No appointment necessary. Scott Matheson Courthouse, Room W-15, 450 South State Street. Call 801-238-7440 to check for schedule changes.St. Vincent de Paul Center
Held every Thursday from 12:00 pm-3:00 pm. No appointment necessary. Located at 437 West 200 South. First come, first served. Call 801-363-7710 for schedule changes. Spanish speaker available.Utah Legal Services' Pro Se Clinic
Spanish speaking only. Held every first Thursday of the month by appointment only. Located at the Community Legal Center, 205 North 400 West. Call 801-259-1471 between 9:00 am and 3:00 pm on weekdays to schedule.Utah State Bar's "Tuesday Night Bar"
the first four Tuesdays of the month from 5:30 to 7:00 p.m. Appointments must be made on Mondays 1:00 to 5:00 p.m., eight days prior to Tuesday meeting. Call 801-297-7037.
Salt Lake County
Landlord-Tenant Mediation Program
Provides mediation services to landlords and tenants involved in eviction proceedings in the Salt Lake County area, through trained volunteer mediators. This program represents collaboration between the Community Action Program and the Utah State Courts. Appointments can be made Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. by calling Josie Turner at 359-2444, ext. 225.Small Claims Court Mediation
Available during small claims court in Salt Lake County. Free mediation offered through trained volunteer mediators, in collaboration with Utah Dispute Resolution. For information, call Utah Dispute Resolution at 801-532-4841.Senior Lawyer Volunteer Project, a service of Utah Legal Services
Call 328-8891 (Salt Lake City) or 800-662-4245, Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. to go through the intake process.Utah State Bar's Committee on Law and Aging
Volunteer attorneys provide 20 minute legal consultations to senior citizens at Salt Lake County senior centers by appointment. Call your local senior center or the Utah State Bar at 801-297-7049 for more information.
Tooele
Utah Legal Services' Pro Se Clinic
Held the first, third and fifth Monday of the month from 10:00 a.m. to noon at the Tooele Courthouse, 74 South 100 East #14, Spanish speaker available. Call 435-833-8000 to check for scheduling changes.Tooele Senior Clinic - Utah Legal Services' Pro Se Clinic
Only for senior citizens, and only by appointment. Held the first and third Mondays of every month from 9:00 to 10:00 a.m. at the Tooele Senior Center, 59 East Vine Street. Spanish speaker available. Call 435-882-2870 to schedule an appointment.
Utah County
Central Utah Bar Association's Tuesday Night Bar in Utah County
held the first and third Tuesday of each month. Clinic locations vary within Utah County. Appointment required. Call the BYU Lawhelp desk at 801-422-3025 one week before the clinic to make an appointment. Appointments fill quickly, so call early.Small Claims Mediation
Available during small claims court in Utah county. Service provided by trained volunteer mediators in collaboration with BYU's J. Reuben Clark Law School. Service available at American Fork, Orem, Provo and Spanish Fork district courts, and Provo justice court. Call 801-422-3842 for more information. Spanish speaking interpreters are available.Clinic operates late August through early May only.
Vernal
Utah Legal Services' Pro Se Clinic
Held every second Tuesday of the month from either 9:00 a.m. to noon or 1:00 to 4:00 p.m., depending on the court calendar. Call the Court Clerk to find out which it will be. Located at the Eighth District Court, 920 East Highway 40. Call 435-781-9300 to check for scheduling changes.
Return to TopAgencies and Organizations
The agencies and organizations described below provide statewide and local direct legal representation or free legal advice and referral.
American Civil Liberties Union: This nonprofit legal advocacy organization only litigates cases that affect the civil rights or liberties of large numbers of people. The ACLU does not provide direct representation to individuals, unless there is potential to set precedent for civil liberties issues. See their intake process page for information about the types of cases they can review, or call 801-521-9862 ext. 104 to request a civil rights complaint form.
Community Mediation Center: Provides mediation services and mediation training to low-income Utah County residents in conjunction with Brigham Young University Law School, Utah Valley State College and the courts.
Disability Law Center: This private, non-profit organization protects and advocates for the rights of individuals with disabilities. Free services are provided statewide to individuals and families facing disability-related problems, especially in the areas of access and rights, abuse and neglect, education, community services, assistive technology, institutional care, and employment. Services include information on disability law and individual rights, investigation and monitoring in residential facilities; mediation and negotiation; representation in administrative hearings and court proceedings; and self-advocacy support and training.
Call 800-662-9080 or 800-550-4182 (TTY) for assistance, email them at info@disabilitylawcenter.org or visit their office at the Community Legal Center, 205 North 400 West in Salt Lake City.
DNA - People's Legal Services: Thisnonprofit law firm provides free legal services in civil matters to qualified low-income residents on and near the Navajo Nation. Eligibility is based on federal poverty guidelines. Programs include community legal education, consumer law project, self-help center project, pro se project, Southwest full faith and credit project, and the Native American protection and advocacy project. The phone number for the Mexican Hat, Utah office is 435-739-4380.
Immigration Law:
- Holy Cross Ministries Immigration Legal Services: Legal assistance in immigration cases is provided, regardless of religious affiliation, to eligible applicants, on a sliding scale fee basis. For more information, call 908-0293, ext. 38 or ext. 22.
- Catholic Community Services, Immigration Program: Legal assistance with immigration matters is provided, regardless of income or religious affiliation. Flat fees are charged, which vary by case type and complexity. Fees may be waived for exceptional financial hardship. For more information, call 801-977-9119 between 8:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday.
- International Rescue Committee: A certified immigration specialist offers low cost assistance with basic immigration services, including adjustments of status, petitions for family reunification, and applications for naturalization, travel documents, and employment authorization. For more information, call 801-328-1091 from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday.
Legal Aid Society of Salt Lake: This private, non-profit organization provides legal representation, regardless of income, to victims of domestic violence or stalking who need a protective order or a civil stalking injunction. They also provide representation for low-income individuals in family law cases such as divorce, paternity, and custody. There is a client fee of $200-$600 for family law cases, depending on income. Limited representation is provided for low-income, incapacitated persons against whom the Office of Public Guardian has filed a guardianship petition.
Assistance is provided only for cases in Salt Lake County, for courts in downtown Salt Lake City, West Valley City, and Sandy. For more information, call 801-328-8849. Services are provided to domestic violence and civil stalking victims on a walk-in basis at the Matheson Courthouse, Room W17, 450 South State Street, Salt Lake City (telephone 801-238-7170).
Multicultural Legal Center: This non-profit legal service organization focuses on discrimination based on race or national origin in housing or employment, racial profiling, immigration and language rights. Services include immigration relief in cases involving domestic violence, wage claims, and employment discrimination consultations. They also provide free legal education seminars on various topics. Call 801-486-1183 for information.Small Claims Court Mediation Programs: Provides mediation services to disputants in small claims cases, prior to court. These programs are available in Salt Lake County, Provo (Utah County), and Park City (Summit County). For more information, contact the numbers given under program descriptions listed above, under the headings for Park City, Provo, and Salt Lake County.
Utah Crime Victims Legal Clinic (UCVLC): This organization provides free legal representation to crime victims when victims' rights issues are at stake. UCVLC serves victims of all types of crime in criminal district, justice, juvenile, and appellate courts throughout the state. Visit their website or call 801-746-1204 for more information.
Utah Dispute Resolution: With the help of volunteer mediators, this non-profit organization provides mediation services free or at low cost to people and organizations in the community. No one is denied service because of inability to pay. Some areas of mediation service include divorce, parenting time and plans, landlord and tenant, workplace, and consumer and merchant issues. Bilingual mediators are available in several languages. Mediation is a problem-solving process used to resolve disputes between two or more parties, with the help of an impartial and neutral third party (the mediator). Call 801-532-4841 for information, or visit UDR offices at The Law and Justice Center, 645 South 200 East, in Salt Lake City.
Utah Legal Services: This organization handles civil cases for Utahns with low incomes, and for migrant farm workers and Native Americans. Areas of assistance include family law, housing, public assistance, senior citizen issues, and health benefits. Services include answering questions, providing legal advice, assisting with the preparation of legal documents, and representing clients in court. For more information, call the intake line at 1-800-662-4245 or, if dialing from within the Salt Lake City area, call 328-8891. Intake is available in Spanish, as well as English. Normal intake hours are 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. Offices are located in Salt Lake, Ogden, Provo, and Cedar City.