Legal Assistance
Legal Assistance - McGuire
2901 Falcon Len
McGuire AFB, NJ 08641
Phone 609-754-2010/4601
Phone (DSN) 312-650-2010
Fax 609-754-6866
Mon - Fri 7:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. (normal duty hours)
Tue 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. (walk-in day to see an attorney)
Legal Assistance
Legal Services - Dix - McGuire
Legal Assistance is available at JB MDL. The Legal Office advises active duty members, retirees and family members, and other eligible clients on their legal affairs by delivering preventive law information and resolving personal legal problems. The JB MDL Legal Office can be reached at 609-754-2010.
Services include: family law, civilian administrative, military administrative, consumer protection, personal property, landlord/tenant disputes, taxes, power of attorney, wills and notary public services.
Legal Services Not Available
A military legal assistance attorney cannot represent members in court, or in an administrative hearing. Legal assistance attorneys cannot offer legal advice on criminal issues, official Air Force matters (such as promotions, assignments, or administrative actions), or matter involving your personal business (except Soldier's and Sailor's relief Act issues). In these cases, or in other cases requiring specialized knowledge of particular areas of the law, the Legal Office may recommend consultation with a civilian attorney.
Claims Services
Call 609-562-3848 for assistance.
Legal Services - Lakehurst
The Naval Legal Service Branch Office (NLSO) is located on the Mainside complex of Naval Weapons Station Earle. NLSO provides legal services regarding personal civil legal matters. This may include advice, research, negotiations, documented preparation and other types of assistance. NLSO also educates eligible persons regarding their personal legal rights and responsibilities.
All active duty military and dependants may access legal service on the base.
Types of Services
There are two active duty Legal Assistance attorneys providing counsel on numerous topics. The list below is not intended to be comprehensive and attorneys may provide assistance on additional matters. Topics that are covered include:
- Adoption and Name Changes
- Attorney Referral
- Consumer Law
- Criminal Matters
- Domestic Relations
- Immigration and Naturalization
- Landlord/Tenant Issues
- Military Rights and Benefits
- Notary Service
- Power of Attorney
- Preventative Law
- Real Estate
- Soldiers and Sailors Civil Relief Act
- Wills and Estate Planning
- Other General Legal Issues
Appointments are recommended for all services except powers of attorney and notary services; NLSO will accommodate walk-in customers for all services as much as possible. Please call the office before visiting NLSO. Phone Number NWS Earle Legal: 732-866-2066.