The Legal Office centers its efforts around military justice, civil law, and operational law. The major legal functions include: advising commanders, advocating and litigating, and informing, engaging, and partnering with stakeholders. The legal office provides a wide range of legal services to commanders, the installation, and its base population.
Our Customer Service hours are from 1200-1500 on Mondays and Wednesdays and 0900-1200 on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Our main office line is (307) 773-2256. You can also email us at 90mw.ja.civillawworkflow@us.af.mil.
LEGAL ASSISTANCE
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: landlord-tenant law, domestic relations, financial responsibility, consumer law, and other issues involving the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act (SCRA). Please note that Air Force personnel who need mobilization- or deployment-related legal assistance will receive highest priority.
Legal assistance attorneys can provide legal advice, conduct general review 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.
Additionally, legal assistance attorneys can prepare wills and estate planning packages for all military members, dependents, and retirees. Estate packages include living wills, medical powers of attorney, and financial powers of attorney. Completed Will Worksheets must be received by the legal office prior to scheduling a will appointment. Please save the ticket number for future reference. You may fill out a Will Worksheet at https://aflegalassistance.law.af.mil.
Legal Assistance is provided by appointment only. Please call the Legal Office to schedule your appointment. Powers of Attorney and Notary services are available during the Customer Service hours listed above.
CLAIMS
The Legal Office processes claims both for and against the Department of the Air Force arising out of incidents occurring on F.E. Warren AFB.
For household goods issues, please contact the Air Force Claims Service Center at (877) 754-1212 or visit https://claims.jag.af.mil/ to complete all necessary documentation.
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.
AREA DEFENSE COUNSEL
The Area Defense Counsel (ADC) provides individual Air Force members independent legal defense representation. Airmen facing adverse administrative action or who are suspected of committing an offense under the Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ) can receive free confidential advice/representation from a military attorney separate from the base legal office. Air Force members can speak with the ADC or defense paralegal by calling (307) 773-3248.
VICTIM SUPPORT SERVICES
The Victims’ Counsel (VC) Program provides legal support to victims of sexual assault and domestic violence. If you would like to speak with an attorney, please call the Legal Office, the servicing VC Office located at Buckley Space Force Base at (240) 278-7773, or office at 228-376-8632 or the F.E. Warren AFB Sexual Assault Response Coordinator at (307) 773-7272.
The Victim and Witness Assistance Program (VWAP) is a Commander-directed program supported by the Staff Judge Advocate Office. VWAP provides guidance for the treatment of victims and witnesses of crime under the UCMJ. Using a multi-disciplinary approach, this program ensures that victims and witnesses receive the information and assistance they deserve. To speak with the installation VWAP Coordinator, please call the Legal Office.