Legal Assistance

Overview

The Region Legal Service Office (RLSO) Detachment Lemoore provides legal support to Navy commands, active duty personnel, eligible family members, and retirees across:

• Northern California (including San Luis Obispo, Kings, Tulare, Inyo Counties and all counties north)
• Most of Nevada (excluding Clark County)
• Other areas as assigned

Eligibility

Legal assistance is available to:

• Active-duty service members
• Retirees
• Dependents with a valid military ID card

Walk-In Services

The following services are offered on a walk-in basis:

• Special Powers of Attorney
• Notary services

Location: Building 730, Room 216

Walk-In Hours: Monday through Thursday, 9 to 11:30 a.m.

Draft a Special Power of Attorney in advance: jag.navy.mil/legal-services/special-power-of-attorney

All Other Services – By Appointment Only

To schedule an appointment for additional legal services:

Email: LEM_LegalAssistance@us.navy.mil

Note: Deploying service members receive priority. Services may be limited depending on staffing and demand.

Available Legal Services May Include:

• Drafting simple wills
• Durable powers of attorney (financial and health care)
• Service member immigration support
• Landlord/tenant disputes
• Name changes
• Small claims court guidance
• Adoption guidance
• Consumer law issues
• Military rights and benefits
• Repair work disputes
• Civil litigation guidance
• Debtor/creditor issues
• Bankruptcy consultation
• Sales contract concerns
• Support under the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act (SCRA)