Legal Assistance

Region Legal Services Office, Mid-Atlantic Branch Office Newport, provides legal services to ship and shore commands, active-duty personnel and their family members as well as retirees and their family members throughout greater New England. Walk-in appointments are for powers of attorney and notary ONLY. All other issues require an appointment. For an appointment, call 401-841-3766, ext. 200. Walk-in hours are Monday, Wednesday and Friday 9a.m. – 11 a.m. and noon – 2 p.m.

Types of Services

Legal Assistance services include:

• Helping tenants resolve disputes with their landlords
• Providing basic advice on consumer protection law
• Advising clients with basic divorce questions, child custody disputes and non-payments of child support
• Assisting clients with immigration paperwork
• Drafting wills and providing general estate planning advice

Note that we are unable to represent clients in civilian court.