Region Legal Service Office (RLSO) Southeast

Mission:
Region Legal Service Office Southeast (RLSO SE) supports the operational readiness of Department of the Navy assets in the Southeastern United States by providing responsive, timely and accurate legal guidance, support services and training in the areas of military justice, legal assistance and administrative law.
Area of Responsibility:
RLSO SE geographic area of responsibility includes the states of Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri, South Carolina, Tennessee, and Texas as well as Cuba, Puerto Rico, South America and portions of Mexico.
Legal Services Provided
Command Services
Command Services provides advice in the following subject areas: Administrative Law, Admiralty, Administrative Separations and Processing, Disciplinary Options, Freedom of Expression and Grievances, Homeland Security, Interactions with Civilian Law Enforcement Agencies, Subpoenas, JAGMAN Investigations, Military Justice, Operational Law, Personnel Matters, Standards of Conduct and Government Ethics.
In addition, some offices provide assistance to the Department of Justice as Special Assistant United States Attorneys.
Legal Assistance
Consumer/Financial Affairs, Crime Victim Information and Advice, Disaster Relief Support and Advice, Family Law, Foreclosure Advice and Counseling, Immigration, Notary Services, Powers of Attorney, Landlord/Tenant Matters, Servicemembers' Civil Relief Act, Small Claims Court Matters, Victim Assistance, and Wills & Estate Planning
Pre-deployment services are given priority. Please contact your local office to see how it can best meet your pre-deployment needs.
RLSO SE attorneys may be available to provide preventive law briefs. Please call your local office for details and more information.
Please visit our Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Learn more about legal assistance topics that commonly affect military members such as consumer affairs, family law, wills, or powers of attorney. The information provided is for educational and general information purposes only. It is not legal advice. Speak with a licensed attorney before relying on the information contained within the website to make a decision or take any action.
Legal Assistance Topics
Learn more about legal assistance topics that commonly affect military members such as consumer affairs, family law, wills, or powers of attorney. The information provided is for educational and general information purposes only. It is not legal advice. Speak with a licensed attorney before relying on the information contained within the website to make a decision or take any action.
Forms
Legal Assistance Intake Questionnaire
Standardized Will Worksheet
Power of Attorney Worksheet
Notice of Waiver of Conflict of Interest
Legal Assistance - Client Satisfaction Feedback
Notary Service Worksheet
Appointment Procedure
Legal assistance is provided based upon available resources to Active Duty, Reservists on active duty for 30 days or more, Retirees, and their lawful dependents from all branches of service. In order to receive assistance, clients must present their current military ID card in person at a legal assistance office. For notary services, all customers must present two forms of identification: valid military identification card; and valid state-issued drivers license or state-issued identification card, or valid United States Passport.
The Advisor
The Advisor is a newsletter published by RLSO Southeast. It covers a variety of command services, trial, and legal assistance topics that are of interest to commands throughout Navy Region Southeast.
- The Advisor - October 2018
- The Advisor - December 2017
- The Advisor - July 2017
- The Advisor - January 2017
- The Advisor - May 2016
- The Advisor - December 2015
- The Advisor - Spring and Summer 2015
- The Advisor - September 2014
- The Advisor - Spring 2014
- The Advisor - December 2013
- The Advisor - July 2013
- The Advisor - May 2013
- The Advisor - March 2013
- The Advisor - December 2012
- The Advisor - August 2012
- The Advisor - June 2012
- The Advisor - March 2012
- The Advisor - December 2011
- The Advisor - August 2011
- The Advisor - May 2011
- The Advisor - January 2011