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Conflict Contracts

October 5, 2020October 6, 2020Maren Larson

The Salt Lake Legal Defender Association is currently accepting applications for several trial and appellate conflict of interest contracts to be awarded for the 2021 year.  To qualify for the appellate conflict of interest contract, applicants must be on the Utah Appellate
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Salt Lake Legal Defender Association participates in the Homeless Resource Fair.

October 26, 2020October 26, 2020Maren Larson

SLLDA staff and attorneys assisted at the Homeless Resource Fair that was coordinated through the Salt Lake City Housing and Neighborhood Development: Homeless Engagement Response Team.  SLLDA staff were able to connect with and assist over 35 individuals.  Thank you to our
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Third District Court Hearings for Out-of-Custody Defendants

July 13, 2020July 13, 2020Maren Larson

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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Black Lives Matter to Public Defenders.

June 8, 2020June 8, 2020Maren Larson

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 Recovery App

March 23, 2020March 23, 2020Maren Larson

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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State Court Updates – CORVID-19

March 16, 2020March 16, 2020Maren Larson

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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Third District Court Pandemic Policy

March 13, 2020March 13, 2020Maren Larson

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 Colby

February 13, 2020February 13, 2020Maren Larson

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.

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Congratulations to Teresa Welch.

November 26, 2019Maren Larson

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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Press Release on 402 Reductions in Salt Lake County

September 24, 2019September 24, 2019Maren Larson

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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