Get Help from a Community Justice Advocate

How Can a CJA Help? 

Community Justice Advocates (CJAs) can assist you in many parts of the legal process, including:

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    Explaining court processes in plain language so you know what to expect.
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    Helping you understand legal documents such as complaints, summonses, and notices.
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    Supporting you in deciding how to respond if you’ve been sued.
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    Advising you on possible defenses based on your situation.
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    Helping you write letters or complete legal forms accurately and clearly.
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    Guiding you in organizing and preparing evidence for your case.
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    Preparing you for court, including what to say and how to present yourself.
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    Attending court with you as a source of support.
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    Referring you to an attorney when your situation requires legal representation.

How to Connect with a CJA

There are two main ways to get connected with a Community Justice Advocate (CJA), depending on what works best for you and where you live.

Connect Through a Local Agency

Most of our CJAs work within community organizations, advocacy groups, counseling centers, or housing programs across Utah.

To get started, look through the directory below to find a CJA in an agency serving your county or region. Once you identify an agency in your area, visit their agency’s website to learn more about the services they offer, how to contact them, and whether you can schedule an appointment directly. Some agencies allow walk-ins, while others may require a referral or an intake process. Contact the agency for more information. 

Connect Through Nonprofit Legal Services of Utah (NLSU)

If you don’t see a CJA in your area, or if you prefer a statewide option, you can also request help through Nonprofit Legal Services of Utah (NLSU). Several CJAs volunteer with NLSU to offer free, limited-scope legal assistance to individuals with debt collection throughout Utah.

To request services through NLSU, you can fill out a simple intake form. NLSU will review your information and connect you with a CJA who will assist you.

Fill out Simple Intake Form

CJAs by County

CJA Job Title Certification Status Agency Counties Served by Agency
Camille Halbert Shelter Director Full Friends Against Family Violence Uintah, Duchesne, Daggett
Charbine McBride Volunteer Executive Director Provisional Logan Refugee Services Cache
David Zolman Director of Behavioral Health Provisional Family Health Care Iron, Washington
Drew Jordan Social Service Worker Provisional Utah Case Management Box Elder, Cache, Davis, Salt Lake, Tooele, Utah, Washington, Weber
Emma Taylor Volunteer Provisional Nonprofit Legal Services of Utah Statewide (referral only)
Hailey Bowler Mental Health Therapist Full Sandstone Psychology Cache, Garfield, Iron, Juab, Millard, Morgan
Heather Munoz Justice Program Coordinator Provisional Cache Resource and Immigrant Connection (CRIC) Box Elder, Cache
Heidi Thompson Case Manager / Peer Support Specialist Provisional Green River Medical Center Grand, Carbon, Emery
Jamie Lee Crenshaw Prog. Director/ Fin. Stability Coach Full Cottages of Hope Box Elder, Davis, Morgan, Weber
Jordyn Gardner Prog. Supervisor/ Fin. Stability Coach Provisional Cottages of Hope Box Elder, Davis, Morgan, Weber
Maribel Rogers Clinical Health Assessment Team Care Coordinator Provisional Family Health Care Iron, Washington
Marilyn Carreon RN Case Manager Provisional Family Health Care Iron, Washington
Megan Leatham Case Manager Full WAB Warming Center Box Elder, Cache, Rich
Melaine Webster Volunteer Full Nonprofit Legal Services of Utah Statewide (referral only)
Menhaja Azimi Self-Sufficiency Navigator Full Bear River Association of Governments Box Elder, Cache, Rich
Paul Smith Mobile Crisis Clinician Full U. of Utah Health - Huntsman Mental Health MCOT Salt Lake
Peyton Reynolds Resource Integration Coach Full Bear River Association of Governments Box Elder, Cache, Rich
Rebecca Wilson Associate Therapist Full Flourish Therapy Statewide
Shara Young Indep. Accredited Financial Counselor Full Consultant Utah
Shauna Hammon Housing Coordinator Full Cherish Families Statewide
Stephanie Carver Director: Human Services - Rent Assist. Full Bear River Association of Governments Box Elder, Cache, Rich
Stephanie Nixon Therapist, Supervisor Provisional Sego Lily Counseling Salt Lake, Utah
Suzanne Jacob Rehabilitation & Home Ownership Specialist Full Neighborhood Nonprofit Housing Corp. Statewide
Tyrel Wilde Clinical SW Provisional Flourish Therapy Statewide

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