Assisted Pro Se Program
Self-Representation Services
Assisted Pro Se Services
Legal Aid can also provide limited legal assistance to low-income "pro se" litigants (representing themselves without an attorney) in family law cases such as divorce and parentage/custody when they need it the most--at court hearings or prior to filing legal documents.
Pro Se Hearing Calendars
Courts in Salt Lake, Tooele, Summit, Weber and Davis counties have dedicated pro se hearing calendars for family law cases where at least one party represents themselves and a hearing has been scheduled. Legal Aid attorneys and volunteer private attorneys are present at the pro se hearings to provide free "limited scope" representation. Limited scope means that the attorney represents the pro se individual for that hearing ONLY. Ask your court clerk about how to schedule a hearing on the Pro Se Calendar.
"Ask an Attorney" Clinics
Legal Aid attorneys can provide legal advice on family law cases at our "Ask an Attorney" clinic which is conducted by PHONE and held on Monday afternoons. The most efficient way to set up an appointment is to email familylawclinic@lasslc.org to request an intake form so we can schedule an appointment. If you need the attorney to quickly review any documents please include that in the initial email. After we receive back the intake form we will offer you an appointment time the following Monday. If you are having difficulty with this or have questions you can call the Family Law Clinic at 801-233-9675.
Legal Aid Family Law Pro Se Clinics
Legal Aid has Family Law Clinics at the Matheson and West Jordan Courthouses to assist pro se individuals (representing themselves without an attorney) in family law matters such as divorce parentage/custody and guardianship cases. At these clinics, paralegals do NOT provide legal advice, but can provide information about the legal process, access to legal forms (on court website and hard copies) and assistance to schedule hearings with the court clerk. These free services are available virtually at 801-328-8849 option 3, email at familylawclinic@lasslc.org or on a walk-in basis at the following locations and hours:
Matheson Courthouse
Pro Se Family Law Clinic
1:00 - 5:00 p.m., Mon, Wed and Friday (Closed Tuesdays and Thursdays)
Family Law Clinic, Room W-15
450 South State Street
Salt Lake City, UT 84111
West Jordan Courthouse
Pro Se Family Law Clinic
8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., Mon-Fri
8080 South Redwood Road
Room 2501
West Jordan, UT 84088
(801) 233-9675
Other Family Law Pro Se Resources
Legal Advice
S.J. Quinney College of Law Family Law Clinic
1st & 3rd Wednesday and 4th Thursday of each month from 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. Sign up for the clinic at 801 581-5418 or probono@law.utah.edu.
Lawyer of the Day Program
11:00 a.m. -5:00 p.m., Mon-Thurs
(Virtual Office)
Working closely with the UT Courts Self-Help Center, Legal Aid coordinates volunteer attorneys to be available by phone to give free legal advice during normal Self-Help Center hours. The Self-Help Center will ask you questions and attempt to answer your questions. If they cannot they will transfer you to the Lawyer of the Day.
Visit the UT Courts Self-Help Center web page for details.
Tuesday Night Bar Appointments
645 South 200 East
Salt Lake City, UT 84111
801-297-7037
Free legal clinic providing 30 minute consultations at the Utah State Bar
Request Pro Bono Help
Utah State Bar
https://www.utahbar.org/public-services/request-pro-bono-help/
Legal Procedure and Information
UT Courts Self-Help Hotline
11:00 a.m. -5:00 p.m., Mon-Thurs
(Virtual Office)
Court staff are available to answer your procedural questions or provide you with court-approved forms for many of your filing needs. If your question involves a request for legal advice, they can transfer you to the Lawyer of the Day Program at the end of your call.
Visit the UT Courts Self-Help Center web page for details.