Legal Assistance

The West Point legal assistance office consists of a professional, dedicated corps of well-trained and experienced attorneys, paralegals and soldiers. The office provides assistance at no cost to service members, family members, and retirees with a valid identification card.

Types of Services

This 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 powers of attorney, notarizations, bills of sale and dissemination of general information. Legal advice from an attorney can be obtained on an appointment basis.

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 U.S. Army now coordinates with individual moving companies to provide full replacement value of lost and damaged household goods and claims are now filed directly with the moving company. Claims assistance is still available through the West Point claims office located with the staff judge advocate.