Legal Assistance

Legal Assistance

The Legal Assistance Division of the Office of the Staff Judge Advocate for the Military District of Washington is committed to providing quality legal assistance services to all active duty/activated Soldiers, military retirees, and Family members.

Services offered include: family law, wills and estate planning, tax law, landlord/ tenant matters, contract disputes, and consumer law. By regulation, attorneys are not authorized to provide representation in civilian courts. However, attorney referral lists are available as needed.

The office is open for walk-in Notary and Power of Attorney Services from 8 a.m. until 4 p.m., Monday through Friday. A consultation with a legal assistance attorney requires an appointment, which can be scheduled by phone on Friday mornings, beginning at 9 a.m., until all appointments for the following week are filled. To schedule an appointment, please call 703-696-0761. Please note that legal advice cannot be provided over the telephone.

Household Goods Claims Services

The Claims Division of the Staff Judge Advocate for the Military District of Washington investigates and settles claims against United States under the Military and Civilian Personnel Claims Act, Federal Tort Claims Act and Military Claims Act.  The office also asserts and settles claims on behalf of the United States under the Federal Claims Collection Act, Federal Medical Care Recovery Act and Military and Civilian Personnel Claims Act.

The Claims office is open for walk-in service from 8 a.m. until 1 p.m., Monday through Friday (the office is closed on all holidays). Appointments are available from 1 p.m. until 3:30 p.m. Requests for services at other times can be made by calling 703-696-0761.