Jbab Legal Services

The Victim/Witness Support Program is a program led by the Commanding Officer and supported by the Office of the Staff Judge Advocate. The VLAP program provides counselling for the treatment of victims and witnesses of crime under the UCMJ. The programme ensures that victims and witnesses receive the information and support they deserve. Call 240-612-5757 to make an appointment with our PAV Coordinator. DEPLOYMENT RIGHTS: All military personnel who have received a mission notice MUST immediately contact the Legal Department at 240-612-5750 to make an appointment. A lawyer will help you complete the legal checklist. We strongly recommend that you be proactive when making appointments. Requirements such as information sessions on the law of armed conflict, powers of attorney and wills are extremely important. CIVIL LAW: Questions/wishes of private organizations? Contact the 316th FSS/RSF for assistance. All private organizations (POs) must go through the 316th FSS/RSF to approve grant requests. Send the request to the organization box: 316.FSS. Fsr. NAF@us.af.mil.

The Office of Legal Affairs provides legal advice on a wide range of disciplinary matters to the Squadron Commander as well as subordinate units and partner commands as part of the global mission. We enable commanders to maintain good order and discipline through the efficient and fair administration of military justice, from administrative measures to general courts martial. Division chiefs, first shirts and commanders can call the Legal Office of the Military Judicial Council at 240-612-5750/5996. The Area Defense Council provides independent legal representation to individual members of the Air Force. Airmen subject to adverse administrative action or suspected of violating the Uniform Code of Military Justice may receive confidential legal advice and representation outside the AFDW chain of command. Air Force members can make appointments by calling 240-857-6624. Vision: The American Law Firm; Prospective and first-class legal assistance will continue to be provided by telephone appointment only. If you need legal assistance, wills or notarial services, please call our office to make an appointment. Exceptions are made on a case-by-case basis for urgent legal assistance needs. Volunteer appointments are available to all active members working at JB Andrews.

Legal consultation hours: Tuesday – Thursday, 1000 – 1200 by appointment. Wills, living wills and continuing powers of attorney for health care – Wednesdays by appointment. Notary and POA from Monday to Friday 0900 – 1500 by appointment. Please call the law firm at (240) 612-5750 for legal counsel or an appointment. Click here to visit the firm`s Facebook page. Virginia Pro Se – Fairfax Circuit Court Maryland Pro Se – Department of Family Administration – DC Pro Se Self-Help Center – National Center for State Courts – Family Court Self-Help Center – Pro Bono Program: Pro-Se-Plus Divorce Clinic – Pro Bono Program: Pro-Se-Plus Custody Clinic Please visit aflegalassistance.law.af.mil and complete the online worksheet. You will need the resulting ticket number to make an appointment. Powers of Attorney and Notarial Services The firm can issue general and special powers of attorney and provide notarial services free of charge. Please call to make an appointment. We do not certify real estate closing documents.

Please contact our office for special instructions. Please visit aflegalassistance.law.af.mil before your appointment and complete the online legal worksheet. You will need the resulting ticket number to make an appointment. Mission: To provide mission-oriented, comprehensive and timely legal services that enable the global projection of air power and diplomacy from the U.S. airfield The Special Counsel for Victims (SVC) represents victims in a confidential solicitor-client relationship throughout the investigation and prosecution process. The chain of command for CVS is through the Air Force Legal Operations Agency, which allows CVS to provide independent legal representation and advocacy on behalf of the victim of sexual assault without the risk of interference from the victim`s or perpetrator`s chain of command. Victims identified as sexual assault may apply for an SVC at any stage of the process, either directly or through SARC, FAP, AFOSI or the Legal Department. For a consultation, call 240-612-4672. The Legal Office provides free legal assistance in personal civil matters to eligible beneficiaries, including active and retired military personnel and their dependants.

Examples of personal civil matters include adoption, long-term care, financial responsibility, family relations, the Military Civil Relief Act, landlord-tenant and accident matters. The highest priority is given to Air Force members who require mission-related mobilization or legal assistance. Legal counsel can provide legal advice, conduct general document reviews, draft and send correspondence on behalf of clients, and assist clients in creating forms. However, lawyers cannot represent clients in judicial or administrative proceedings or draft or file legal documents with a court. Active duty staff + relatives: Legal assistance is provided by telephone. These days and times are every Tuesday and Thursday from 10:00 to 12:00. Those wishing to meet with a lawyer by appointment should call the front desk at 240-612-5750. Please visit aflegalassistance.law.af.mil to find information on various legal assistance topics.

Please call reception at 240-612-5750 to make an appointment. Appointments will be scheduled on Wednesday morning between 09:00 and 12:00. Please visit aflegalassistance.law.af.mil before your appointment and complete the online legal worksheet. After completing your worksheet, please provide the ticket number to the legal department. You will need the resulting ticket number to make an appointment. Furnish? We ensure that members preparing for deployment are given high priority and will try to accommodate you outside of these hours. Please make every effort to call and schedule as soon as possible after receiving the deployment notification. Retirees + dependents: Please call reception at 240-612-5750 to make an appointment. If you are a retiree who would like a will or other legal services, please call our office at 202-284-3237 to schedule your consultation Complete the will worksheet before requesting an appointment Send the will worksheet to 11WG.JBAB-LegalAssistance.Appointments@us.af.mil 11 GT / YES will contact you to make an appointment Priority to staff, who will be used in the next 30 days Services for retirees Available Monday to Friday during normal business hours Real Property Notarization Final documents are currently not available Walk-in legal aid will be available from May 2 22 Available Mondays and Wednesdays between 10:00 and 11:30. The legal department handles claims for and against the Air Force arising from incidents at JBA and throughout the Capital Region. To file a claim with our office, call 240-612-5787.

Medical wills and living wills: Legal aid lawyers can prepare wills and advance medical instructions, including living wills and medical powers of attorney. For problems with household items, contact the Air Force Claims Service Centre at 1-877-754-1212 or visit claims.jag.af.mil/. – The office is closed on the last Friday of each month for training. From April 2021, the Article 137 briefing will be fully operational on the new AETC learning platform.