Legal Assistance

The Fort Meade Office of the Staff Judge Advocate provides timely, accurate advice, service and support for the Command and staff of Fort Meade and partner units. In addition, the office provides legal services and preliminary service to active-duty and retired soldiers, their family members and other individuals authorized to receive legal assistance at Fort Meade and its surrounding area.

Eligibility for Legal Assistance

The Fort Meade Legal Assistance Division provides direct, confidential legal assistance to members of the Armed Forces and their family members, retired military personnel and their family members, and survivors of members of the Army Forces who would be eligible if the service member was alive. Reserve Component personnel on active duty for thirty days or more are also entitled to legal assistance.

Types of Benefits:

1. Wills and Estate Planning 
2. Legal Separations, Divorce and Child Support 
3. Powers of Attorney and Notary 
4. Landlord Tenant Disputes 
5. Consumer Problems (Debits, Contracts, etc.)

Claims Division

The Claims Division investigates and adjudicates Tort claims filed against the United States.  The Claims Division also handles Affirmative Claims by asserting liens for medical injuries and property damage on behalf of the United States, Military Medical Treatment Facilities and Tricare.  Time limits apply when you are filing claims, so your prompt action is required. Please contact the Claims Division for guidance and assistance.

Tax Assistance Center

• The Legal Assistance Division will not be providing tax filing services for the FY 2021/2022 tax season. If you receive a tax notice concerning a prior year return filed with our office please call us. Alternative filing options and assistance are available from:
• Military One Source
• https://www.militaryonesource.mil/financial-legal/tax-resource-center/miltax-military-tax-services/
• IRS Volunteer Information Tax Assistance (Vita) Locator Or Call 800-906-9887

Legal Assistance Division

• Hours: Mon-Fri, 8 a.m.-noon and 1 p.m.-4 p.m.
• Phone: 301-677-9504 / 9536 (will go to voicemail – please leave a message)
• Currently providing services by appointment only; no walk-in services.