Step Up to Justice provides free non-criminal legal help for those who qualify.

Our Mission

Step Up to Justice Pro Bono Law Center advances civil justice for low-income individuals and families in Pima County, Arizona. 

Our Vision

Step Up to Justice lifts people out of poverty by providing community education and emergency civil legal assistance; leveraging innovation, partnerships, advocacy, and volunteer services.

Who We Serve

SU2J is a full-service civil legal education and assistance center, created to close the justice gap for low-income residents of Pima County who need but cannot afford an attorney.  We serve clients with meritorious claims in housing, family law, domestic violence, consumer fraud, bankruptcy, employment, wills/probate, and other areas. SU2J is privately-funded and volunteer-driven so that our doors are open to all, including clients who cannot be served elsewhere due to caseload limits, conflicts of interests, national origin, or re-entry status. 

The Need

Of the 200,000 Pima County residents living in poverty, 140,000 of them have at least one civil legal need per year.  In response, Step Up to Justice recruited hundreds of attorney volunteers to increase access to emergency legal services. Nonetheless, the need continues, unabated. To surmount this challenge, SU2J has created additional resources to intervene and inform clients about their legal rights and responsibilities, thereby preventing future legal disputes.  Through free outreach education (live and online, in English and Spanish) SU2J continues to elevate community-wide knowledge in housing, tenant/landlord communications, bankruptcy, and other legal areas.