Legal Assistance

The APG Office of the Staff Judge Advocate (OSJA) is a consolidated legal office comprised of civilian attorneys, military judge advocates, and paralegal professionals.

It is our privilege to provide proactive legal support to the Senior Commander, garrison commander, tenant commanders, directorates, staff, and quality legal services to all authorized clients, including military members, family members and retirees.  

Visit the links below to learn more about the services we provide. This site contains useful legal information, but should not be viewed as legal advice. For legal advice specific to your particular circumstances, please contact our office. 

We take pride in the services we provide. Please feel free to provide us with feedback and suggestions so that we may better serve you through the ICE – Interactive Customer Evaluation form.

For questions or concerns, please reach the Legal Assistance Office at 410-278- 1583. Visit the Legal Assistance Office webpage at, https://home.army.mil/apg/my-fort/all-services/legal-assistance-office.

Divisions

Client Services Division
Our mission is to assist those eligible for legal services with their personal legal affairs in a timely and professional manner. The goal is to meet clients’ needs for information on personal legal matters and to assist them in resolving their personal legal problems whenever possible. The program’s existence is based on the Army's need for soldier readiness, morale, discipline, and maintenance of a quality force.

Administrative and Civil Law Division
The Administrative and Civil Law Division provides legal support to the command on all issues, with the exception of the UCMJ. Civil Law responsibilities include, but are not limited to, civilian personnel and labor law, contract and fiscal law, environmental law, federal litigation, the Freedom of Information and Privacy Acts, the Joint Ethics Regulation and Federal ethics laws, military administrative law (e.g., 15-6 investigations, line of duty investigations, and Financial Liability Investigation), and military personnel law.

Military Justice Division
The Military Justice Division is responsible for the administration of Military Justice within the General Court-Martial jurisdiction of the Commander, U.S. Army Communications-Electronics Command, and U.S. Army Garrison APG and Aberdeen Proving Ground. The Division also provides support and assistance to the subordinate commanders and the tenant units located on the installation.

APG Magistrate Court
APG Magistrate Court prosecutes misdemeanor offenses committed by civilian as well as traffic offenses committed by Soldiers within jurisdiction of Aberdeen Proving Ground.  Court dates are scheduled twice a month usually on Thursdays.

LEGAL ASSISTANCE OFFICE

Phone:
(410) 278-1583

Location:

Client Services Division

Bldg. 4305

Janet M. Barr Soldier Support Center

Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD

21005

Office of the Chief Counsel and OSJA

Bldg. 6001

Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD

21005

Hours of Operation:

Legal Assistance Office:

M-Wed - 8:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m. and 2-4 p.m.

Thursdays - 8:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Fridays - Closed

Tax Services hours of operation for document review and to schedule a tax appointment:

M-Thur - 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Office of the Staff Judge Advocate:

M-Fri., 8:30 a.m.-4:00 p.m.

(Offices closed on weekends and Federal Holidays)

If you have any loss or damage to your personal property you may need to file a claim. Use the front of DD form 1840/1.840R to notify the mover of any loss or damage you find at the time of delivery. If further loss or damage is discovered after the transportation provider departs, use the reverse side of the form, DD Form 1840R. You must file DD Form 1840/1840R within 70 days of delivery. Completing and submitting the DD Form 1840/1840R does not constitute filing a claim. A claim is separate and distinct from these forms. Your local personal property office and claims office will give you complete instructions on where and how to file DD Form 1840/1840R and your claim.

You may contact the Claim Division at 410-278-1459, DSN 312-298-1459 or Fax 410-278-1573.

For questions or concerns, please reach the Legal Assistance Office at (410) 278- 1583. Visit the Legal Assistance Office webpage at, https://home.army.mil/apg/my-fort/all-services/legal-assistance-office.

This year's Installation Tax Assistance Program, directed by the Office of the Staff Judge Advocate, Client Services Division.  The Client Services Division will continue to answer simple tax questions but will only provide tax preparation assistance to Service Members returning from combat zones and contingency operations. Returning Service Members should direct income tax concerns to the Client Services Division by calling 410-278-1583 or by visiting the office is located on the 3rd floor of building 4305.  

For questions or concerns, please reach the Legal Assistance Office at (410) 278- 1583. Visit the Legal Assistance Office webpage at, https://home.army.mil/apg/my-fort/all-services/legal-assistance-office.