Practice Areas
Free, plain-English guides organized by topic. Pick the one that matches your situation.
Small Claims
Step-by-step guides to filing, serving, and winning a small claims case in Utah — without a lawyer.
Expungement
How to clear an eligible criminal record in Utah, from the certificate of eligibility to automatic Clean Slate expungement.
Debt Collection
What to do if you've been sued over a debt in Utah — deadlines, forms, and how to respond.
Divorce
Plain-English guides to filing for divorce in Utah, from paperwork to serving your spouse.
Eviction
Utah's eviction process for landlords and tenants — notices, deadlines, and what happens in court.
Probate
Whether you need probate in Utah after a death, and how to handle small estates and informal probate.
Protective Orders
How to petition for a protective order or civil stalking injunction in Utah.
Personal Injury
Plain-English guides on car accidents, insurance claims, and what happens after you're hurt because of someone else's negligence.
Criminal Law
What to expect after an arrest, how the criminal process works, and the difference between the charges you might be facing.
Business
Registering, licensing, and maintaining a small business in Utah — DBAs, LLCs, and the paperwork that keeps them in good standing.
Bankruptcy
How Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 bankruptcy work in Utah — exemptions, the means test, and what filing actually does to your debts.
Employment Law
Utah employee rights — final paychecks, unemployment benefits, wrongful termination, and what to do about unpaid wages.
Real Estate
Utah homeowner guides — foreclosure, HOAs, deeds, boundary disputes, liens, and property tax relief.
Immigration
Plain-English guides to U.S. immigration processes from a Utah perspective — where to find low-cost legal help, what the main applications involve, and how to avoid scams.
Public Benefits
How to apply for, keep, and appeal Utah and federal benefits — Medicaid, SNAP, disability, and housing assistance.
Consumer Rights
Utah consumer protection — dishonest sellers, used cars, auto repairs, telemarketers, scams, and how to fight back.
Education
Student and parent rights in Utah public schools — special education, discipline, bullying, and homeschooling.
Finding Legal Help
How to get free or low-cost legal help in Utah — legal aid, Modest Means, court self-help, fee waivers, and interpreters.
Government & Rights
Your rights with Utah government — public records requests, appeals, complaints about police, and disability accommodations.