As part of the Bar’s Affordable Attorneys for All initiative, the Modest Means Lawyer Referral program helps Utahns with modest earnings find a lawyer offering discounted rates to match their incomes. If you qualify, you will be referred to lawyer who charges up to $50 or $75 an hour, or a corresponding flat fee. Hourly or flat-fee services often require advance payment (a retainer). The application is in two parts: 1st to see if you qualify and 2nd for questions about you and your situation (there is a $25 non-refundable administrative fee. Payment for this online purchase must be made using VISA or MASTERCARD.).

The Utah State Bar’s Access to Justice Office manages the Pro Se Calendar Volunteer Program in Utah. The purpose of a pro se calendar is to ensure that the law respects a party’s rights, as attorneys work collaboratively to reach a more manageable settlement or present arguments in a well-represented manner. This allows clients to feel supported by the justice system and ensures the court hears everyone’s voice. Accomplishing this requires a clear process that uses recruitment, staffing and training to keep courts apprised, to support volunteers, and to inform and advise clients.

The Utah State Bar’s Access to Justice Office (“ATJ Office”) manages the Pro Se Calendar Volunteer Program in Utah. The purpose of a pro se calendar is to ensure that the law respects a party’s rights, as attorneys work collaboratively to reach a more manageable settlement or present arguments in a well-represented manner. This allows clients to feel supported by the justice system and ensures the court hears everyone’s voice. Accomplishing this requires a clear process that uses recruitment, staffing and training to keep courts apprised, to support volunteers, and to inform and advise clients.

The Utah State Bar’s Access to Justice Office (“ATJ Office”) manages the Pro Se Calendar Volunteer Program in Utah. The purpose of a pro se calendar is to ensure that the law respects a party’s rights, as attorneys work collaboratively to reach a more manageable settlement or present arguments in a well-represented manner. This allows clients to feel supported by the justice system and ensures the court hears everyone’s voice. Accomplishing this requires a clear process that uses recruitment, staffing and training to keep courts apprised, to support volunteers, and to inform and advise clients.

The Pro Se Community Clinic Signature Program (“Clinic” or “Signature Program”) is designed to assist people without lawyers dealing with debt collection and immediate occupancy proceedings who are preparing to submit exhibits or filings, as well as those preparing for their hearing on a pro se calendar. Volunteer lawyers, Licensed Paralegal Practitioners (“LPPs”), and students will provide legal information and brief advice regarding claims and defenses, documents, evidence, and trial preparations during the weekly Clinic.

This Access to Justice Program provides pro bono brief advice to low-income clients. The Virtual Legal Clinic (“VLC”) is a free, over-the-phone legal service offered by the Access to Justice Office of the Utah State Bar. The program allows participants to connect with a lawyer by phone or email for up to 30 minutes about their legal issue. The volunteer lawyers provide legal information and brief advice. Volunteers are not providing ongoing representation. The Utah State Bar provides secondary professional liability coverage and may be able to assist finding a mentor for less experienced attorney volunteers.