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UTAH // LEGAL HELP

Finding a Lawyer.

Free legal aid, lawyer referral services, court self-help center, and what to look for when hiring a family law attorney in Utah.

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Free Legal Aid

Utah Legal Services (ULS): Free civil legal help for low-income Utahns. Priority for domestic violence cases. Call 1-800-662-4245.

Utah State Bar Virtual Legal Clinic: Free 30-minute phone or email consultation with a lawyer. Call (801) 297-7049 or visit utahbar.org.

Free Legal Answers (Online): Submit civil legal questions at no cost, answered by pro bono attorneys.

Family Justice Centers: Walk-in clinics with volunteer attorneys (Utah County, Salt Lake area). Income below 200% FPL.

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Court Self-Help Center

The Utah State Courts Self-Help Center provides free help with forms and procedures:

  • Call: (888) 683-0009
  • Text: (801) 742-1898
  • Email: selfhelp@utcourts.gov
  • OCAP: utcourts.gov/ocap — online program to complete court documents
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Lawyer Referral

Utah State Bar: utahbar.org or (801) 297-7049. Free 30-minute virtual legal clinic consultation.

Modest Means Program: Reduced-rate legal help for moderate-income families. Contact the Utah State Bar.

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Board Certification

Utah does NOT have formal board certification in family law. Look for:

  • AAML (American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers) membership
  • Family Law Section of the Utah State Bar
  • Extensive family law experience (not general practice)
  • Familiarity with your judicial district’s judges
  • Knowledge of Title 81 recodification
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Lawyer Costs

Hourly rates: $200-$400/hour (varies by region)

Retainer: $2,000-$8,000+ for contested custody

Flat fee: $1,000-$2,500 for uncontested divorce

Modest Means: Reduced rates for qualified applicants

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Child Support Enforcement

Office of Recovery Services (ORS) under Utah DHHS handles child support establishment, modification, enforcement, and collection.

Calculator: ORS Calculator

Website: ors.utah.gov/child-support

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Domestic Violence Resources

Utah DV Coalition (UDVC): 1-800-897-LINK (5465) — 24/7 statewide

Safe at Home (address confidentiality): (801) 538-1600 or 1-833-747-SAFE

National DV Hotline: 1-800-799-7233

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Self-Help Resources

Utah State Courts: utcourts.gov

OCAP: utcourts.gov/ocap

Child support calculator: ORS Calculator

Self-Help Center: (888) 683-0009

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