The 673 ABW/JA Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson Legal Office provides legal assistance services to eligible beneficiaries. 

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. Air Force Reserve and Air 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)

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 will clients). Call (907) 552-3048 or visit: https://outlook-dod.office365.us/book/673dAirBaseWingLegalOffice@bookings.af.mil/ or scan the QR code
      
   2. Appointments are required for:
      • will clients (completed worksheet/ticket number required)
      • notarizing house closing documents
      • notarizing more than 5 POAs
   3. Walk-in Wednesdays (no will clients).  JBER-Richardson Office (Bldg 600, 3^rd Floor). Every Wednesday from 8:30 a.m. to noon and 1 to 3:30 p.m.

Notaries and Powers of Attorney (POAs):

• Available on a walk-in basis at the locations/times listed below. Both offices are closed on holidays, PACAF Family Days and wing training days (3^rd Thursday of each month).
• As noted above, appointments are required for more than five powers of attorney and notarizing closing documents. Call (907) 552-3048.

People Center (Monday – Friday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.)

8517 20th Street, Suite 330

JBER-Elmendorf, AK 99506

Bldg 600 (Wednesdays 8:30 a.m. to noon and 1 to 4:30 p.m.)

600 Richardson Drive

JBER-Richardson, AK 99505

(907) 384 - 0371