Legal Assistance

The Picatinny Arsenal Legal Services/Judge Advocate General is located at Building 3, Ramsey Avenue, Picatinny Arsenal, New Jersey 07806. Legal Services/JAG can be reached at 973-724-6597 or DSN 312-880-6597.

Legal Services/JAG consists of a well-trained and experienced attorney and provides assistance at no cost to service members, family members, Department of Defense civilians and retirees with a valid identification card.

Types of Services

The office provides a full range of free legal services including military administrative matters, with the exception of in-court representation and criminal defense work. Clients are seen on a walk-in basis for power of attorney, notarization, bill of sale and dissemination of general information. Legal advice from an attorney can be obtained by appointment.

The office assists with personal legal matters, including:

• Family law: paternity, marriage, separation, divorce and nonsupport
• Estate law: wills and advanced medical directives
• Economic matters: bankruptcy and credit problems
• Certain civil and military administrative matters

The Army now coordinates with individual moving companies to provide full replacement value of lost and damaged household goods. Claims are now filed directly with the moving company. Claims assistance is still available through the Picatinny Claims Office, located with the staff judge advocate. If you're eligible to receive legal assistance, contact the Picatinny Legal Services/Judge Advocate General by calling 973-724-6597.