Here's what to expect when you reach out to Switchpoint Legal Services.
Call during phone hours (Monday–Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.) or walk in during office hours (Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.; Wednesday 5:00 to 8:00 p.m.). A quick 10-15 minute intake. Everything you share is confidential.
Sit down with one of our legal professionals: in person, by phone, or video. No pressure, no obligation. Just answers. Bring what you have: photo ID, any prior court orders, proof of income, and relevant documents. We'll work with it.
Depending on your situation, we offer full representation or coached self-representation (pro se assistance). Either way, you won't go it alone.
We keep you informed at every stage and help you reach a resolution that lets you and your family move forward with stability.
Court orders to protect you and your children from someone in your household or close relationship.
Legal protection from someone repeatedly following, contacting, or monitoring you in a threatening way.
Guidance through the end of a marriage, including shared property, spousal support, custody, and child support.
Help determining whether a marriage can be ruled legally invalid and guiding you through the process.
Formalizing financial and parenting arrangements while living apart, without ending the marriage.
Legally establishing a child's father to clarify custody, support, and long-term stability.
Help understanding Utah's standards, working toward agreements, and preparing for court when needed.
Requesting changes to existing custody or support orders when circumstances have significantly changed.
Assistance petitioning for a legal name change or gender recognition through the Utah courts.
Help determining whether your relationship qualifies and getting it formally recognized by a court.
Representation and guidance for tenants facing eviction, helping you understand your rights and respond effectively to unlawful or improper removal proceedings.
Help navigating debt collection actions, understanding your rights under applicable law, and responding to lawsuits or harassment from creditors.
Our services are available free of charge to individuals and families whose household income is at or below 200% of the Federal Poverty Level (around $66,000 or less for a family of 4). For most families in Washington County, that means you may qualify even if you're working.
Not sure? Contact us anyway. Our intake is quick, confidential, and judgment-free.
| Household Size | Gross Monthly Income |
|---|---|
| 1 person | Less than $2,661 per month |
| 2 people | Less than $3,608 per month |
| 3 people | Less than $4,556 per month |
| 4 people | Less than $5,504 per month |
| Add approx. $1,000 per each additional household member. Limits adjust annually. | |
Paul spent more than a decade in journalism before joining the faculty of Southern Utah University's Department of Communication, where he taught for 26 years. He holds degrees from SUU, BYU, and a Ph.D. from Ohio University's E.W. Scripps School of Journalism, and earned a master's in legal studies from the S.J. Quinney College of Law in 2024. A trained paralegal and LPP candidate (Utah's unique licensure allowing qualified paralegals to provide limited legal representation), Paul now directs the Switchpoint Legal Services clinic. He envisions a community where no one loses a home, a child, or their safety simply because they cannot afford a lawyer.
Judy brings a career defined by compassion and individualized legal strategy to every case she takes. She holds a B.S.W. from BYU and a J.D. from the University of Maryland School of Law, and is a Certified Mediator, Best Interest Attorney, Guardian ad Litem, and Foreclosure Specialist Attorney. Her practice focuses on family law, special education disability law, and consumer protection. Prior to joining Switchpoint, Judy served the Mid-Atlantic ADA Center and provided direct legal services through the JustAdvice Legal Clinic. When she steps away from the law, she can be found outdoors, at the piano, or with family, friends, and her dog, Sky.
Your expertise can change someone's life. The families we serve are navigating some of the most stressful moments of their lives, often without any legal guidance at all. Even a few hours a month makes an enormous difference.
"To advance and restore dignity by providing accessible, compassionate, and high-quality pro bono legal services to individuals and families who cannot afford them, empowering our clients to resolve the legal barriers that stand between them and safety, stability, and self-sufficiency."
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