The Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson Legal Assistance Offices provide legal assistance services to eligible beneficiaries. 

The Army Legal Assistance Office provides a divorce/separation briefing weekly on Wednesdays at 1 p.m. at 600 Richardson Drive, Suite B341

For Army-specific legal matters, such as GOMOR rebuttals, FLIPL rebuttals, and residency affidavits, please schedule an appointment using this link.

For all other services (listed below) please visit the Air Force Legal Assistance Office. 

People Center (Monday through Wednesday and Friday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., and Thursday from 9 a.m. to noon)
8517 20th Street, Suite 330
JBER-Elmendorf, AK 99506

Who is eligible for assistance?  Active-duty, service members, dependents of active-duty service members, retirees, retiree dependents, Reserve/Guard members on Title 10 orders, and academy/contract ROTC cadets. Reserve and National Guard personnel who are not in active status can receive the following services if within 90 days of deployment: wills, medical directives, POA, SCRA, USERRA, and notary services. (Per regulation, services are provided subject to availability of staff, resources, and expertise. The highest priority is given to AF personnel w/deployment-related matters.)

What kind of help can I get?  Topics include but are not limited to:

• Notaries and powers of attorney
• Divorce
• Wills and estate planning
• Consumer and financial affairs
• Family Law: adoption, dependent support, name change, child custody
• Immigration: Military are encouraged to seek assistance from the base immigration office.
• Landlord/tenant: We can assist tenants. By regulation, we cannot assist landlords.
• Personal Servicemembers Civil Relief Act (SCRA)
• Taxation (no individual filings)
• Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA)

Notaries and Powers of Attorney (POAs):

1. Available on a walk-in basis at the location/times listed below. The office is closed on holidays, PACAF resiliency days, and wing training days (3rd Thursday of each month). 
2. Appointments are required for more than five POAs and notarizing closing documents. Call (907) 552-3048. 

Steps to See a Legal Assistance Attorney:

1. Visit the AF Legal Assistance Web Page: https://aflegalassistance.law.af.mil/  Though generally optional (required for wills), the site has useful information on many common issues and provides worksheets you can fill out before going in person.
2. Complete a Worksheet on the Legal Assistance Web Page.  Required for wills only.
3. See a Legal Assistance Attorney via Appointment or Walk-In.
   1. Schedule an Appointment (required for all clients). Call (907) 552-3048 or visit: https://outlook-dod.office365.us/book/673dAirBaseWingLegalOffice@bookings.af.mil/ or scan the QR code