The Receptionist/Administrative Legal Assistant will be responsible to• Greet clients and other visitors via phone and in-person and direct them to the appropriate person.• Review and prepare documents• Review court filings• Create files for new cases• Review database systems• General administrative and
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The Third District Courts (Salt Lake and West Jordan) are going to begin hearing out-of-custody criminal matters starting July 17, 2020. If you are represented by the Salt Lake Legal Defender Association and are out of custody (meaning you are not in
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As public defenders, we know well the disparate treatment suffered by our clients of color in the criminal justice system. In recent weeks, our country has observed firsthand how persons of color are targeted, harmed, and sometimes killed because of the color
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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.
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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