Free App to Support People in Recovery During COVID-19 Outbreak As the nation grapples with COVID-19, it’s important to remember that social distancing doesn’t have to mean social isolation, especially for those of us in recovery from addiction, who rely on supportive networks as
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Keep up to date on the status of your hearing by checking the Utah Court’s alert page: Clients, please call us at 801-532-5444 if you have any questions or concerns. We are encouraging all of our clients to please contact us via
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The Third District Court just released a memorandum about the court’s pandemic policy. If you are represented by the Salt Lake Legal Defender Association, please call us at 801-532-5444 so that we can continue your court date. To: Third District Court Judges
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Michael graduated from the University of Utah S.J. Quinney College of Law in 2000 and has practiced criminal law ever since. He joined LDA in 2020.
The largest public defense agency in Utah is looking to hire members of the Utah Bar who are self-directed, creative, client-centered, and passionate about defending our clients. We seek attorneys with a diversity of experience, perspectives, and personalities. Five years of criminal
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Appellate Attorney LDA is court-appointed to represent indigent defendants in criminal cases. An LDA appellate attorney carries a full caseload of court-appointed appellate cases. The appellate attorney is responsible for reviewing the record on appeal, selecting appropriate appellate issues, researching and writing
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Congratulations to Teresa Welch, who is leaving us to become a judge for the Third District Court. Teresa Welch was a double threat and excelled in both trial and appellate practice. Teresa was always available to help her colleagues, and they will
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The Salt Lake Legal Defender Association commends the Salt Lake District Attorney’s Office for its progressive approach to criminal justice reform by identifying appropriate individuals for a reduction in their criminal convictions. Many with prior criminal histories are denied housing, miss out
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NOW HIRING: Felony Attorney The largest public defense agency in Utah is looking to hire members of the Utah Bar who are self-directed, creative, client-centered, and passionate about defending our clients. We seek attorneys with a diversity of experience, perspectives, and personalities.
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