Legal Assistance
Naval Legal Service Office
360 Elliot St
Newport, RI 02841-1517
Phone 401-841-3766 x 203
Phone (DSN) 312-841-3766 x 203
Fax 401-841-3227
Fax (DSN) 312-841-3227
Mon - Fri 8:00 a.m. - noon and 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Sat and Sun - closed
Holidays - closed
Legal Services
Region Legal Services Office, Mid Atlantic, Branch Office Newport, provides legal services to ship and shore commands, active duty personnel and their family members, as well as retirees and their family members throughout greater New England. Walk-in appointments are for Powers of Attorney and Notary ONLY. All other issues require an appointment. For an appointment call 401-841-3766 x 200. Walk-in hours are Monday, Wednesday, Friday 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. and 12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Types of Services
Legal Assistance services include: helping resolve tenants resolve disputes with their landlords; providing basic advice on consumer protection law; advising clients with basic divorce questions, child custody disputes, and non-payments of child support; assisting clients with immigration paperwork; and drafting wills and providing general estate planning advice. Please note that we are unable to represent clients in civilian court.