New Walk-In Legal Assistance hours set

Starting July 5, the 11th Wing Legal Office will implement new walk-in legal assistance hours. Legal assistance will be available on Tuesdays from 2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. and on Thursdays from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.

The Legal Office provides free legal assistance on personal civil legal matters to eligible beneficiaries, including active-duty or retired military members and their dependents. Examples of personal civil legal matters include: adoption, dependent care, financial responsibility, domestic relations, Servicemembers Civil Relief Act, veterans reemployment rights, landlord-tenant, and casualty affairs.

The highest priority is given to Air Force personnel who need mobilization- or deployment-related legal assistance.

Legal assistance attorneys can provide legal advice, conduct general reviews of documents, draft and send correspondence on the behalf of clients and assist clients in preparing forms. Legal assistance attorneys cannot, however, represent clients in any court or administrative proceedings or draft or file legal documents with any court.

To schedule an appointment with a legal assistance attorney, call 301-981-2042.