Can a military lawyer work in the Air Force?

Each Military lawyer may work within any branch of the Navy, Army, Marines, or Air force even though each branch has their own Judge Advocate Generals (also known as JAGs). Military personnel may contact any military legal assistance office if they need legal representation.

What is the Attorney General’s Office of military and veteran legal assistance?

The Attorney General’s Office of Military and Veteran Legal Assistance was created for the purposes of promoting and facilitating civil legal assistance programs, pro bono services, and self-help services for military service members]

Where can I get legal assistance for the military?

Each military service has specific regulations regarding the extent of legal assistance they provide. For further information, contact your legal assistance office. If a JAG office can’t help, they will refer you to a specialized attorney as needed, normally through a local lawyer referral service.

Why do military families need powers of attorney?

Understand the different powers of attorney military families may need. Estate planning offers you peace of mind by ensuring that you have your affairs in order for your loved ones in the event of your death and makes sure they are cared for according to your wishes. It can save you and your loved ones time and money.

Where can I find a military legal assistance attorney?

For further information, contact your legal assistance office. If a legal assistance attorney is unable to resolve the case or a specialized attorney is needed, the legal assistance attorney will refer you to a civilian attorney, normally through a local lawyer referral service, who can handle the case.

Can you get legal assistance while on active duty?

Yes. You are eligible for the same services provided to active personnel—subject to the availability of legal assistance attorneys. Active duty personnel, particularly those in the junior enlisted ranks and those preparing for deployment, have first priority.

Where can I get free legal aid for the military?

Access free legal services through your legal assistance office. Understand the different powers of attorney military families may need. Estate planning offers you peace of mind by ensuring that you have your affairs in order for your loved ones in the event of your death and makes sure they are cared for according to your wishes.

Who is eligible for military legal assistance and civil matters?

Military legal assistance may also be available to survivors of eligible service members and retirees, certain overseas civilian employees and their family members, and allied forces service members serving with U.S. Armed Forces in CONUS and their family members.