Leadership Committee meeting with our Chair, Cory Talbot and the other firm reps went great this morning. Thank you! 🙏 ...

Mary was 22 years old, 6 months pregnant, and had a 2-year-old son. Her husband had been keeping her isolated in their apartment for 3 years. He would not let her drive, have a cell phone, or go to prenatal checkups. He even controlled what –and if – she ate.

With her mother’s help, Mary and her son were finally able to escape. Her husband was furious, but Mary wasn’t going back. She called Legal Aid Society of Salt Lake (LAS) for help. The divorce that followed lasted almost two years and was peppered with incidents of threatening behavior on the part of Mary’s husband. Mary’s legal aid attorney represented her through the whole ordeal, and in the end secured her divorce and full custody of her children. Since then, Mary has earned a paraprofessional degree. Mary now works at a firm in Salt Lake and has an apartment where she and her two children are safe and secure.

You can make a difference for families like Mary and her children by making a donation today. ...

WOW! We are filled with gratitude to each and every one of our donors who gave so generously to AJFA on Giving Tuesday. With your support, we exceeded our goal and raised $7,220!
Your support will help many more families get the civil legal aid they need to secure their dignity, protect their assets and stay safe from violence. Your friendship means the world to us. Thank you for your generosity.
If you haven't had a chance to give, it's not too late! Donate by December 31st to qualify for a tax-exempt donation in 2019. ...

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Camila, a farm worker legally working in the U.S., had a stroke as the result of a work accident. The stroke left her with no use of the right side of her body. In addition to being in a wheelchair, she had memory loss and expressive aphasia, which made it difficult for her to recall words.

Utah Legal Services represented Camila in applying to become a U.S. citizen. ULS worked with Camila and her doctor to submit a disability waiver so that Camila did not have to take the English language test and the civics test. The disability waiver and the citizenship application were both approved, and Camila is now a U.S. citizen.

Your gift can help provide legal assistance for other farm workers and legal migrants who need legal assistance. ...