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JBSA-Legal Assistance Eligibility

To qualify for Legal Assistance you must have a valid military identification card and fall into one of the following categories:

Active Duty Military Members and their dependents
Reserve and Guard Members who are on active duty and their dependents
Retired military members and their dependents. If you are a "gray area" retired reservist or guardsman or a dependent of one of them, you must be receiving retirement pay to be eligible for service. Please note you must have a military ID card to be eligible.
Other individuals in unique circumstances may be eligible if they have a valid military identification card.

Services

NOTE: We cannot give legal advice by phone or by email.

Most Common Topics for Legal Assistance
DIVORCE
Real Property
- ◾Landlord-Tenant
- ◾Real Estate - Personal
Financial Affairs
- ◾Automobiles
- ◾Bankruptcy
- ◾Consumer Fraud
- ◾Contracts
- ◾Credit Protection
- ◾Military Sentinel
- ◾Identity Theft
Family Law
- ◾Adoption
- ◾Dependent Support
- ◾Divorce and Separation
- ◾Locating Servicemembers
- ◾Marriage
- ◾Name Change
- ◾International Parental Child Abduction
Immigration
Powers of Attorney
For POA’s, go to https://aflegalassistance.law.af.mil to draft a POA worksheet. Once a ticket number is generated, call your local legal office to schedule an appointment with that ticket number.
Servicemembers Civil Relief Act (SCRA)
- Template Letter for Lease Termination
Tax Centers
Year-round tax assistance is available by appointment.

JBSA-Fort Sam Houston Tax Center

Jan. 28 - April 15

Phone: 210-295-1040

Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (excluding federal and training holidays)

2450 Dragon Valley Road, building 133

Eligibility: Active duty, family member, retired

Restrictions: Retired, no business/rental income.
(Exception: will assist with child care provider income and rental property income (two or fewer) per return.)
Voting
Wills
For wills, go to https://aflegalassistance.law.af.mil to draft a will worksheet. Once a ticket number is generated, call your local legal office to schedule an appointment with that ticket number. Note: married couples will need to complete their own individual worksheets.
Uniform Services Employment & Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA)
Probate - Only JBSA-FSH
Witness & Victims Assistance
- The Victim and Witness Assistance Program (VWAP), is a Commander-directed program that is supported by the Staff Judge Advocate Office. The VWAP Program provides guidance for the treatment of victims and witnesses of crime under the UCMJ. Using a multi-disciplinary approach, the Program ensures that victims and witnesses receive the information and assistance they deserve.
  - Please call your local legal office to schedule an appointment with our VWAP coordinator.
- Special Victims Counsels are experienced, independent judge advocates who provide confidential legal advice to victims of sexual assault. They serve both restricted and unrestricted reporters, help victims understand their legal rights.
  - Air Force: 210-671-4748 | JBSA-Fort Sam Houston: 3387 Patch Road, JBSA-Lackland: 950 Voyager Drive
  - Army: (210) 536-7272
  - Navy: (210) 808-8978
Claims
The Legal Office processes claims both for and against the Air Force arising out of incidents occurring at Joint Base San Antonio locations. To file a claim, please contact your local office.

Household Goods Issues:
- Air Force
  - Contact the Air Force Claims Service Center at 1-877-754-1212, or visit the Air Force Claims Service site.
  - To see Smooth Move Briefing slides for helpful information on household goods packing/shipping and filing a claim Click here.
- Army
  - Call 210-221-2161 or visit the Army legal claims site
- Navy
  - Call 1-888-897-8217 or visit the Navy legal claims site

Note: Legal assistance does not extend to advice about criminal charges or adverse administrative actions. Contact the Area Defense Counsel for assistance with those matters.

Military Justice

The Legal Office provides legal advice on a full range of disciplinary matters to the wing commander, as well as to subordinate units and partner commands under the worldwide mission. We enable commanders to uphold good order and discipline through the efficient and equitable administration of military justice, ranging from administrative actions to general courts-martial.

Hours of Operation

JBSA-Randolph: BY APPOINTMENT ONLY

Walk-in services temporarily suspended.
Office Hours: Monday-Thursday 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Friday 8-9 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.

JBSA-Fort Sam Houston: BY APPOINTMENT ONLY

Appointments can be made at: https://fortsamlegal.setmore.com/
Walk in Services temporarily suspended

Office Hours: Monday -Thursday: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Closed between noon and 1 p.m.
Friday: 8 a.m. to noon

JBSA-Lackland:
Wills are by appointment only for active duty members and their dependents.
Wills for retired service members will be done on designated days (call 210-671-3362 or 210-671/3363 for details) on a walk-in basis.
General legal assistance is provided during Wednesday morning walk-in legal assistance from 8:30-9:30 a.m.

Notary/Powers of Attorney Walk-In Hours:
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Wednesday 8 a.m.to 12:30 p.m.
Trainees: Walk-in service anytime during open hours

JBSA legal offices are closed on all AETC Family Days and federal holidays.
Beginning in January 2023, office will be closed the last Monday of each month for training.

Military Justice Services

Individuals Under Investigation or Subject to Adverse Action
- Military Defense Counsel provides individual service members independent legal representation. Service members facing adverse administrative actions or who are suspected of committing an offense under the Uniform Code of Military Justice can receive
Air Force Area Defense Counsel
- To schedule an appointment call:
- JBSA-Randolph ADC, (210) 652-2274
- JBSA-Fort Sam Houston ADC, (210) 221-9679
- JBSA-Lackland ADC, (210) 671-2924
Army
- Trial Defense Services, (210) 295-9742.
- Soldier Legal Services for non-criminal adverse actions 210-221-2282
Marine and Navy
- Defense Services
  - Marine and Navy members stationed at a Navy Command can contact MCRD: (858) 577-1838 or (858) 577-1720
  - Personnel not stationed at a Navy Command can contact (619) 556-7539.
- Naval Legal Services
  - Marine and Navy members can contact Naval Air Station (NAS) Corpus Christie (361) 961-3659 or (361) 961-3765 for non-criminal adverse actions.

Contact Information

JBSA-Lackland
- (210) 671-3362 or
- DSN 473-3362
- 1701 Kenly Ave., STE 134
- Lackland AFB, TX 78236
- 802msgja.workflow@us.af.mil
JBSA-Fort Sam Houston
- (210) 808-0169 or
- DSN 420-0169
- 2422 Stanley Rd, BLDG 134
- Fort Sam Houston TX 78234
- 502FSG.JA.Workflow@us.af.mil
JBSA-Randolph
- (210) 652-6781 or
- DSN 487-6781
- 1 Washington Circle
- BLDG 100
- Randolph AFB, TX 78150
- 502SFG.JA.Workflow@us.af.mil

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