Legal Assistance

Legal assistance is available at MacDill AFB.  The Legal Office serves active-duty members, retirees, and family members. Appointments are necessary.  The office is located at 8208 Hangar Loop Drive (Bldg. 299), MacDill AFB, FL 33621.  For additional information contact via email at 6arw.ja.generallaw@us.af.mil.

Types of Services

-The Legal Office can provide assistance with:

-Power of attorney

-Notary service

-Basic will

-Living will

-Referrals for other legal matters

-Information on other legal matters (bankruptcy, Servicemembers Civil Relief Act, etc.)

Legal Services Not Available

An Air Force legal assistance attorney cannot represent members in court, or in an administrative hearing. Legal assistance attorneys cannot offer legal advice on criminal issues, official Air Force matters (such as promotions, assignments, or administrative actions), or matters involving your personal affairs (except SCRA-related issues). In these cases, or in other cases requiring specialized knowledge of particular areas of the law, the Legal Office may recommend consultation with a civilian attorney.

Please note, legal assistance attorneys are advisors only.

Air Force Legal Assistance Website

The Air Force Judge Advocate General Corps created the Air Force Legal Assistance website for active-duty, Reserve Component members, retirees and dependents. Since it is a public site, clients may access the site's features from the comfort of their homes without a common access card. The site's features include legal topics such as wills and family law issues; legal worksheets (questionnaires for will, living wills and powers of attorney); and an online survey. While the website increases convenience for clients, everyone should note the following: Information on the website is for educational and informational purposes only. Clients will not have the ability to print a legal document (will, power of attorney, etc.) from the website. Clients will need to visit the legal office and provide their ticket numbers to obtain their legal documents. The website is designed for client convenience, but no one is required to use the website prior to visiting the legal office.

All Household Goods Claims are now processed through the AF Claims Service Center (AFCSC).

To process a claim, please follow the following steps:

If you moved with the web-based Defense Personal Property (DPS) system, file your loss/damage report directly with carrier on-line.   The DPS Technical Help Desk can be reached at Toll Free: 800-462-2176 or commercial 618-589-9445. Alternatively, they can be reached via email at usarmy.scott.sddc.mbx.g6-SRC-DPS-HD@mail.mil  or by submitting an Online Ticket at click here.

The following are CRUCIAL AND NEW FILING DEADLINES:
NLT 180 DAYS FROM DELIVERY - File your Loss/Damage Report directly with your Transportation Service Provider in the DPS Claims Module at www.move.mil (you must log into your DPS account to do so.).
NLT 9 MONTHS FROM DELIVERY (but after 180 days)  - File your claim directly with the carrier for Full Replacement Value protection.
NLT 2 YEARS FROM DELIVERY (but after 9 months) - File your claim directly with the Claims Center under the old rules.

NLT 30 DAYS FROM THE DATE OF PICKUP AT THE VEHICLE PROCESSING CENTER - Contact the base legal office if you find additional vehicle damage and it was NOT annotated on the Vehicle Inspection and Shipping Form. They will inspect your vehicle and document the later discovered damage.

If you have any questions about FRV moves? Click here

For access on a non-Government computer, call 1-877-754-1212. Instructions and paperwork are available online.
If you have any questions, you may call the AFCSC Helpdesk at DSN 312-986-8044 or 877-754-1212.