Fairchild AFB  Legal

Please contact the Legal Office points of contact or call commercial 509-247-2838 or DSN 657-2838 for updated COVID-19 hours. We are currently experiencing reduced hours and services due to the national emergency, but we hope to return to our normal hours (listed below) as soon as possible.

Legal Services:

Military identification card holders are eligible for legal assistance services. Our scope of services includes legal assistance, wills, powers of attorney and notaries. Wills for retirees are provided on a walk-in basis only, every Thursday from 8-9 a.m. Please call the Legal Assistance Office at 509-247-2838/2839. Please note that Air Force lawyers may not represent members in civilian court or civilian business matters, but they can offer legal advice for personal civil matters early and often in order to prevent problems from escalating.

Legal Services – Times and Days:

• Legal assistance (attorney consultation) will be on a walk-in basis every Tuesday from 8-9 a.m. and Friday from 1-2 p.m.
• Active duty wills (last will and testament) will be on a walk-in basis every Wednesday from 1-2 p.m.
• Retiree wills (last will and testament) will be on a walk-in basis every Thursday from 8-9 a.m.

For walk-in wills service, please ensure you arrive at the Legal Office at the allotted time. You will not be seen if you arrive outside the allotted timeframe. The Legal Office can only provide basic wills. We cannot provide living trust documents or complex estate planning. Please hire a civilian estate-planning attorney if you require a living trust or complex estate planning. Powers of attorney and notaries are available on a walk-in basis daily from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. 

Area Defense Counsel Services:

The ADC offers defense legal services to those in military service whether it be active duty or reservist of Air National Guard. The ADC can be reached at 509-247-2918. Please contact immediately if any derogatory action is being taken against your military career or if you are under investigation.

• Article 15
• Court martial
• Involuntary discharge actions
• Investigations by security police, Office of Special Investigations or any other investigation offices or officials
• Any other administrative action