Legal Assistance
Legal Assistance
101 Heritage
Building P-3, Suite 210
Scott AFB, IL 62225
Phone 618-256-2358 / 618-256-3542
Phone (DSN) 312-576-2358
Notary/Powers of Attorney/Claims:
Mon-Thurs 7:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m
Friday 12:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Legal Assistance by Appointment:
Mon-Fri 7:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m
Legal Services
The Office of the Staff Judge Advocate (375 AMW HQ Bldg P-3) offers free professional legal advice concerning a wide range of personal civil legal matters. Assistance with wills, domestic relations, dependent care issues, landlord-tenant problems, consumer affairs, etc. Advice may also be souoght regarding local and state laws, including weapons possession (Illinois has unique laws), and other significant local statutes.
Eligibility for Services
Legal assistance is available to active duty personnel (including National Guard and Reservists on Title 10 status), their dependents, and retired military personnel, regardless of service branch or unit of assignment. Attorney-client confidentiality is strictly observed.
Types of Services/Hours of Operation
Notary/POA/Claims Hours are Monday - Thursday, 7:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. & Friday 12:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Legal Assistance by appointment: Monday - Friday 7:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Appointments available in emergency situations or short notice deployments.
The Area Defense Counsel (ADC) is available to provide confidential assistance to individuals facing military-related adverse actions. Office hours are Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
We recommend that you accomplish your will within 30 days of arrival, regardless of your deployment status! Please don't wait until the last minute - it might not get done! Keep in mind, it is your choice to get a will, Living Will &/Or Health Directive.
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