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TLC’s Winter 2026 update highlights client impact stories, clinic growth, community partnerships, and upcoming CLE events.
Before Crisis, Clarity
Not every call to TLC comes at the height of a crisis. Sometimes it begins with a simple question, and a conversation that replaces uncertainty with clarity.
A woman contacted us with questions about divorce, but she wasn't in immediate crisis.She was trying to understand her options and what the process would involve.During one of our legal advice clinics, an attorney explained what to expect and helped her sort through her choices. What had felt unfamiliar and overwhelming became clearer.
By the end of the conversation, she felt more confident about moving forward, and reassured that she didn't have to navigate this alone. Afterward, she shared, "You have been beyond helpful. I cannot thank you enough."
Stories like this reflect the everyday work happening across TLC's clinics and hotline. Thiswinter our team continues to see the steady impact of accessible legal support acrossUtah, one conversation at a time.
You are receiving this quarterly update because you've connected with TLC as asupporter, volunteer, partner, or community member. We will share a brief update four times a year highlighting our work and ways to stay engaged.
Our Work in Action
At our in-person Family Justice Center clinic, clients can connect not only with TLCattorneys but also with on-site partners such as representatives from The Refuge Utah,DCFS, and the Provo Housing Authority. Tatiana Christensen, our Executive Director, recently shared: "I helped a client at the FJC clinic in person who needed to speak with a victim advocate for support and resources. It was so nice to just send her to another table in the room instead of giving her another phone number or website.
We've been grateful to welcome several new volunteer attorneys to our YCC clinic inOgden, strengthening our ability to meet growing demand. Brooke Robinson, our staff attorney who coordinates our YCC legal clinic, shared, "We're grateful for all of the attorneys in the Weber County Bar that help us out!"
Because of unrestricted support from individual donors, TLC is able to continue serving non-citizens and others who may face barriers accessing legal help elsewhere. Whilesome funding sources include eligibility restrictions, community-funded support allows usto respond to real-time needs and ensure that services remain available regardless of immigration status.
If you would like to help expand access to our legal clinics and hotline, you can support our work here: Support Access to Justice - Donate
Community Spotlight
This quarter we're highlighting Utah Crime Victims Legal Clinic (UCVLC), a statewide nonprofit that provides direct legal representation to victims of crime in civil matters related to their victimization. While TLC focuses primarily on family law services such as custody, divorce, and protective orders, UCVLC represents survivors in cases involving housingstability, employment rights, privacy protections, and other crime-related legal issues.
Together our organizations help ensure that survivors receive both family law guidanceand specialized victim-centered representation when their legal needs extend beyond onearea of law. Strong partnerships like this strengthen the overall safety net available to individuals across Utah.
Upcoming Events and Ways to Support
Continuing Legal Education (Free Programs)
TLC hosts regular CLE programs throughout the year to provide timely, practical training for attorneys and advocates across Utah. Most programs are offered at no cost. We inviteattendees to consider volunteering with TLC or making a small donation to help sustain our legal work.
No-Fault Protective Orders: SB 191 and Its Impact on Utah Protective Order Law
February 19, 2026 | 12:00-1:00 PM (MST) | Live via Zoom
1 hour of CLE credit
Panel Discussion on the Codification of the Arbitration Act in Utah
March 13, 2026 | 12:00-2:00 PM (MST) | Live via Zoom
2 hours of CLE credit
Ethical Traps of Using Artificial Intelligence
Friday, April 3, 2026 | 12:00-2:00 PM (MST) | Live via Zoom
1 hour of Ethics Credit
Register for Upcoming CLE Events
Special Event: Live CLE Course, Child Custody Evaluations
May 8, 2026 | Half-Day CLE in Lehi, Utah
Additional details and registration coming soon. This is a small fundraiser, with all registration fees directly supporting TLC's legal clinics and hotline services.
CLE Sponsorship Opportunities
We welcome sponsorship support for our CLE programming throughout the year. If yourfirm or organization is interested in sponsoring an upcoming CLE, including our live event in May, please contact our Development Director at Rachel@TimpLegal.org for moreinformation.
Weekly Legal Clinics
TLC's legal hotline and weekly clinics remain the backbone of our services. Each week volunteer attorneys provide brief legal advice and next-step guidance to individuals navigating family law matters across Utah
In-Person Clinic, Family Justice Center (Provo): Tuesdays | 5:00-8:00 PM
Online Weekly Clinic, Zoom: Tuesdays | 5:00-8:00 PM
Additional regional clinics are held throughout Utah at shelters and community centers.View current locations and schedules here.
Volunteer Attorneys Needed
Our greatest ongoing need is volunteer attorneys and qualified legal professionals to serve at clinics. As demand for our services continues to grow, expanding our volunteer base is essential to ensuring we can meet community need.
Licensed Outside of Utah or on Inactive Status?
Attorneys licensed in other states, and Utah attorneys on inactive status, may qualify to provide pro bono services in Utah when serving through TLC under Utah's special probono rule. We try to make it easy for attorneys to get involved and are happy to walk you through the process. Please reach out to our Volunteer Coordinator atVolunteer@TimpLegal.org with any questions.
Looking Ahead
In the months ahead, TLC will continue expanding community education efforts and strengthening partnerships that increase access to legal services statewide. We remaincommitted to meeting people where they are, whether through a hotline call, a virtual clinic, or an in-person conversation.
This project was supported in part by the Utah Office for Victims of Crime, awarded by the Office for Victims of Crime, U.S. Department of Justice. The opinions, findings, conclusions, and recommendations expressed in this publication are those of Timpanogos Legal Center and do not necessarily reflect the views of the U.S. Department of Justice or the Utah Office for Victims of Crime.
This project was supported in part by the Utah Office for Victims of Crime, awarded by the State of Utah. The opinions, findings, conclusions, and recommendations expressed in this publication are those of Timpanogos Legal Center and do not necessarily reflect the views of the Utah Office for Victims of Crime or the Utah Commission on Criminal and Juvenile Justice.
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