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Utah moves fast and so does the law here, with the strictest DUI limit in America and an eight-district court system that doesn't pause for nights or weekends. Whether you're in Salt Lake City, Provo, Ogden, or St. George, call our free 24/7 Legal Hotline and talk to an AI legal assistant trained on Utah and federal law. You'll get plain-English legal information immediately, and if you need a lawyer, we can book you a licensed Utah attorney. Dial 1-844-690-0555 now.

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Need legal help in Utah right now?

If you need legal help in Utah tonight, call 1-844-690-0555 right now. It's free, it's open 24/7, and there's no income test or waiting room. Our AI legal assistant, trained on Utah law and federal law, will explain what you're facing, what your rights are, and what the next step looks like, in plain English. If you were arrested in Salt Lake County, served papers, or pulled over at a checkpoint, say so first. The line gives legal information, not legal advice, and it's not a substitute for a lawyer, but it tells you what matters before deadlines run. If you then want representation, we can book you a paid consultation with an attorney licensed by the Utah State Bar. Call now, then decide.


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How it works

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Call 1-844-690-0555 free, any hour. Tell our AI legal assistant where in Utah you are and what just happened, an arrest, a 0.05 stop, eviction papers, a custody emergency.
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Get instant legal information grounded in Utah and federal law: your rights, the deadlines, which court (Justice or District), and what to do before morning.
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If you want representation, we'll book you a paid consultation with an attorney licensed by the Utah State Bar. The call is free; hiring a lawyer is a separate paid step you choose.

The law in Utah

Utah runs a unified, two-tier court system, and knowing which door your case goes through is half the battle. At the top is the Utah Supreme Court, the court of last resort, which the Legislature expanded from five to seven justices in early 2026. Below it, the Utah Court of Appeals, also expanded in 2026 to nine judges, handles most appeals, including divorce, custody, and juvenile matters. But the courts most people actually deal with are the trial courts. The District Court is the workhorse: organized into eight judicial districts, it handles felonies, Class A misdemeanors, every larger civil case, divorce, custody, and probate. The Third District covers Salt Lake County and sits in the Scott M. Matheson Courthouse at 450 South State Street in Salt Lake City; the Fourth District serves Utah County from Provo; the Second covers Weber, Davis, and Morgan from Ogden; the Fifth handles Washington, Iron, and Beaver from St. George.

Then there are the Justice Courts, run by cities and counties, which handle the everyday stuff: traffic, Class B and C misdemeanors, ordinance violations, and small claims. A speeding ticket or a small-claims dispute goes here; a divorce or a felony goes to District Court. Plenty of Utahns lose time and money guessing wrong, and our hotline can tell you which court your matter belongs in before you file anything.

The statutes are worth naming so you can find them: Title 76 is the Utah Criminal Code; Title 81 is the Domestic Relations Code (divorce, custody, alimony), recodified effective September 1, 2024, from the old Title 30; Title 41, Chapter 6a is the Traffic Code with the 0.05 DUI provisions; and Title 78B (the Judicial Code) covers civil procedure and, in Chapter 7, cohabitant-abuse protective orders and stalking injunctions. Utah is also one of the few states to license non-lawyers for limited practice: Licensed Paralegal Practitioners (LPPs) can handle certain family-law, landlord-tenant, and small-debt matters at lower cost, and the Utah Supreme Court's regulatory 'sandbox,' run by the Office of Legal Services Innovation, allows approved non-traditional legal services. Federal matters go to the U.S. District Court for the District of Utah in Salt Lake City. Our AI assistant gives legal information across all of it, not legal advice, then books a licensed Utah attorney if you need one. Call 1-844-690-0555.

Court Hierarchy

  • Utah Supreme Court (7 justices since 2026, last resort)
  • Utah Court of Appeals (9 judges since 2026, intermediate)
  • District Court (8 districts; felonies, divorce, big civil)
  • Justice Courts (traffic, small claims, B/C misdemeanors)
  • Juvenile Court (under-18, abuse/neglect)
  • U.S. District Court for the District of Utah (federal)

Key Legislation

  • Title 76 — Utah Criminal Code
  • Title 81 — Domestic Relations Code (divorce/custody/alimony)
  • Title 41, Ch. 6a — Traffic Code (0.05 DUI)
  • Title 78B, Ch. 7 — Protective orders & stalking injunctions
  • Utah Rules of Professional Conduct (LPP & sandbox rules)

Key Bodies

  • Utah State Bar (10,000+ licensed attorneys)
  • Administrative Office of the Courts & Judicial Council
  • Office of Legal Services Innovation (the 'sandbox')
  • Licensed Paralegal Practitioner (LPP) program

The 0.05 limit: Utah is stricter than every other state

Utah was the first state in the country to drop the per se DUI limit to 0.05 (HB 155, effective December 30, 2018). Everywhere else it's still 0.08. The practical reality: a smaller adult can reach 0.05 after roughly one to two drinks, so a single glass of wine at dinner in Salt Lake or Park City can put you over the line. Arrests are high-volume, license suspensions are automatic, and ignition-interlock consequences bite hard, often before you've even seen a judge. If you blew a 0.06 and aren't sure you're really charged, that's exactly the Utah question our hotline answers. Call 1-844-690-0555 free, before any deadline runs. Information, not advice, but it tells you what to do tonight.


Free & low-cost legal help in Utah

Utah has unusually strong free and low-cost legal help, but most of it runs on bankers' hours, income limits, or volunteer availability, which doesn't help at 11pm when you've just been arrested or served. Use these excellent resources for in-depth, eligibility-gated help during the day. Use our free 24/7 hotline (1-844-690-0555) for an instant answer right now, any hour, with no income test and no commitment, and to book a licensed Utah attorney if you need representation. Here's where else to turn:

Statewide nonprofit law firm providing free civil legal help to low-income Utahns (family, housing, consumer, benefits). Intake (801) 328-8891 or 1-800-662-4245, weekdays; offices in Salt Lake City, Ogden, Provo, and St. George.
Free help from the courts for people without a lawyer, explaining rights and procedure (it cannot give legal advice or represent you). Reachable by phone and online.
Free official court tool that builds court-ready forms for divorce, custody/support, guardianship, protective and stalking orders, landlord-tenant, and small claims (a small doc-prep fee applies only on certain fee-bearing filings).
Free virtual clinic where income-qualified users post a civil legal question and volunteer Utah attorneys reply online with legal information and advice.
Free legal hotline (801) 649-8895, Monday-Friday, on family law, protective orders, housing, and guardianships; serves Utah County and statewide callers.
The Utah Domestic Violence Coalition's free, confidential 24-hour domestic-violence hotline: 1-800-897-LINK (5465).
The Utah State Bar's official free lawyer-referral site, answer a few questions and get matched to attorneys by practice area, with payment options shown.
For people who earn too much for free aid but can't pay full rates, matched to participating lawyers charging reduced rates or flat fees.

Legal Hotline covers all of Utah

Wherever you are in Utah, the line is free and answered 24/7 — including:

Salt Lake CityWest Valley CityWest JordanProvoOremOgdenSt. GeorgeSandyLaytonLogan

Frequently asked questions — Utah

I blew a 0.06 in Utah. Am I really getting charged?

Quite possibly, yes. Utah's per se DUI limit is 0.05, the lowest in the country (Title 41, Chapter 6a), so a 0.06 is already over the line, where in most other states it wouldn't be. On top of the criminal charge, the Driver License Division can move to suspend your license separately, and that hearing has a tight deadline that runs whether or not you've hired anyone. Don't wait to find out the hard way. Call our free hotline at 1-844-690-0555 now for legal information on what you're facing and the deadlines, then book a Utah DUI attorney if you want to fight it.

I was arrested in Salt Lake City tonight. What do I do right now?

First, you have the right to remain silent and the right to a lawyer, use them. Don't explain, argue, or consent to searches; ask for a lawyer and stop talking. Felonies and Class A misdemeanors will go to the Third District Court at the Matheson Courthouse on State Street. Call our free 24/7 hotline at 1-844-690-0555 as soon as you can and tell us it's an arrest, our AI legal assistant will walk you through what happens next, bail, your first appearance, and your rights, in plain English. It's legal information, not advice, and we can book a licensed Utah defense attorney if you need one.

How long does a divorce take in Utah?

Utah requires a mandatory 30-day waiting period from the day the petition is filed before a judge can sign the final decree, waivable only in extraordinary circumstances. Utah allows no-fault divorce (irreconcilable differences) as well as fault grounds, and many people use the courts' free Online Court Assistance Program (OCAP) to generate the paperwork. Custody, support, and property still have to be resolved, which is what actually drives the timeline. Call 1-844-690-0555 free for legal information on the process under the new Title 81 Domestic Relations Code and what to expect, then book a Utah family-law attorney if your case is contested or involves children.

I just got served eviction papers in Utah. How fast does this move?

Fast. Utah eviction (forcible entry and detainer) is one of the quicker civil processes in the country, and missing a deadline can cost you your housing and money. Once you're served, the clock is running, so don't ignore it. Eviction matters can be handled through the courts' OCAP system, and Licensed Paralegal Practitioners can assist with landlord-tenant cases at lower cost than a full attorney. Call our free hotline at 1-844-690-0555 right now for legal information on your rights as a tenant, the deadline to respond, and your options, then book a Utah housing attorney if you need to fight the eviction.

I need an emergency protective order in Utah. How do I get one?

Utah's cohabitant-abuse protective orders (Title 78B, Chapter 7) let you ask the court to protect you from someone you live with or used to live with, in a proceeding separate from any divorce, and the process is designed to move quickly in a domestic-violence emergency. You can start the paperwork through the courts' free OCAP tool. If you're in immediate danger, call 911 first. For around-the-clock confidential help, the UDVC LINKLine is 1-800-897-5465. For legal information on how protective orders work and what to expect, call our free hotline at 1-844-690-0555, then book a Utah family-law attorney if your situation needs representation.

Is the Legal Hotline call really free, and is it legal advice?

Yes, the call to 1-844-690-0555 is completely free, available 24/7, with no income test and no obligation. When you call, you speak with our AI legal assistant, trained on Utah law and federal law, which gives you legal information, not legal advice, and does not act as your lawyer. That means it explains your rights, the relevant Utah codes and courts, and your deadlines, but it doesn't replace a licensed attorney's judgment on your specific case. If you decide you need representation, we can connect you with an attorney licensed by the Utah State Bar, which is a separate paid service you choose to take or not.

¿Hablan español? Necesito ayuda legal en Utah.

Sí. Spanish is spoken in roughly one in ten Utah households, and around 16 to 17 percent of Utahns are Hispanic or Latino, so bilingual help is real here, not an afterthought. Call our free 24/7 hotline at 1-844-690-0555 for legal information (información legal, no consejo legal) on Utah and federal law, including immigration, family, criminal, and housing questions. Si necesita un abogado, podemos conectarle con un abogado con licencia en Utah, que es un servicio pagado por separado. Llame ahora, a cualquier hora, gratis. The line is open all day and all night, including weekends and holidays.

Should I use Utah Legal Services or OCAP instead of calling you?

Often, yes, and we'll tell you so. Utah Legal Services offers free in-depth civil representation if you're income-eligible, and the courts' free OCAP tool builds court-ready forms for divorce, protective orders, and small claims. Those are excellent resources. The catch is they run on business hours, income limits, or volunteer availability, which doesn't help at 2am or this weekend. Our free hotline (1-844-690-0555) is the instant, any-hour first step: get information now, learn which resource fits your situation, and find out your deadlines. Then use the free programs by day, or book a licensed Utah attorney through us if you need full representation.

Does my case go to Justice Court or District Court in Utah?

It depends on what it is, and getting it wrong wastes time and money. Justice Courts (city and county) handle traffic, Class B and C misdemeanors, ordinance violations, and small claims. District Court, organized into eight judicial districts statewide, handles felonies, Class A misdemeanors, all larger civil cases, divorce, custody, and probate. So a speeding ticket or a small-claims dispute is Justice Court; a divorce, a serious DUI, or a felony is District Court. Not sure which applies to you? Call our free hotline at 1-844-690-0555, our AI legal assistant will tell you which court your matter belongs in and what the deadline is, then book a Utah attorney if you need one.


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Don't wait until morning. Get your Utah legal answer now.

Whether you're facing a 0.05 DUI in Salt Lake City, an eviction in Ogden, a custody emergency in Provo, or an arrest in St. George, the deadlines don't pause overnight. Call the free 24/7 Legal Hotline at 1-844-690-0555 to speak with our AI legal assistant trained on Utah and federal law. Get instant legal information, no income test, no waiting room, then book a licensed Utah attorney if you need one. Call now.

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