Legal Assistance

The Region Legal Services Office Southwest Branch Office is located at Naval Air Weapons Station China Lake, 610 Blandy Ave., Building. 2308 (China Lake Fleet and Family Support Center), Room U. A Judge Advocate General attorney is available to provide support to all local chains of command regarding military justice and other command services legal issues.

Eligibility for Services

U.S. active-duty military personnel and their dependents, U.S. retired military personnel and their dependents, and reserve military members while they are on active duty.

Types of Services

Limited legal assistance at NAWS China Lake that does not require an attorney are: notary services, powers of attorney, immigration assistance, and claims assistance.  Walk-in customer service hours – Tuesday through Thursday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. For more information or to make an appointment call 760-939-5630.

Legal assistance requiring attorney advice is coordinated through the NAWS China Lake Legal office. Attorneys provide guidance on various personal civil legal matters, including:

1. Wills and basic estate planning
2. Adoptions
3. Name changes
4. Consumer affairs
5. Domestic relations
6. Landlord-tenant matters
7. Creditor and debtor issues
8. Servicemembers Civil Relief Act rights and military benefits

Defense services coordination is offered as needed through the NAWS China Lake legal office.