Legal Assistance

Free legal advice on personal civil matters is available at the Dyess AFB Legal Office.

Appointments are available Tuesday through Thursday from 9:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. and all consultations require a scheduled appointment. To schedule, contact the Legal Office at 325-696-2033 or email 7bw.ja.civillaw@us.af.mil.

• Please note that no legal assistance is provided over the phone or email.

The Dyess AFB Legal Office provides assistance in the following areas:

• Divorce and Family Law: guidance on divorce proceedings, custody arrangements, and related matters.
• Landlord/Tenant Issues: advice on rental agreements, disputes, and tenant rights.
• Estate Planning: preparation of wills, healthcare powers of attorney, and living wills.
• Consumer Protection: assistance with consumer rights and disputes.
• Education Matters: support for Exceptional Family Member Program (EFMP) educational concerns.

For a comprehensive list of services, refer to the Dyess Legal Office official page.

Please note that the Legal Office does not provide assistance with criminal matters, Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ) offenses, or personal commercial business matters. For issues related to military justice, contact the Area Defense Counsel at 325-696-4233.

Powers of Attorney & Notary Services

• Powers of Attorney: available Monday through Thursday from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. or by appointment. To expedite the process, complete the online worksheet at the AF Legal Assistance website before your visit. Bring the generated ticket number to your appointment.
• Notary Services: also offered during the same hours. For notary documents requiring witnesses, it's advisable to call ahead and schedule an appointment.

Wills and Estate Planning

Wills are prepared by appointment only, with sessions lasting 90 minutes. Before scheduling, complete the online will worksheet under the estate planning option at AF Legal Assistance website and obtain a ticket number. Contact the Legal Office at 325-696-2033 to schedule your appointment. Appointments will not be scheduled without a valid ticket number.

The Dyess AFB Legal Office provides a comprehensive range of legal services to active-duty members, dependents, retirees, and certain other eligible personnel. These services are designed to assist with personal civil legal matters and ensure compliance with military regulations.

Your local Traffic Management Office (TMO) is the subject matter expert on the Inconvenience Claims process.

If you would like to file a tort claim for damages or injuries, submit a Standard Form 95 to the legal office at the Air Force installation nearest to where the incident occurred.
For more information or assistance, contact the Air Force Claims Service Center at 877-754-1212 or visit https://claims.jag.af.mil/.