RLSO Southeast | U.S. Navy JAG Corps

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

Legal Assistance Handouts

Special Power of Attorney

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.

RLSO Southeast HQ

Mailing Address:: Naval Air Station; PO Box 116; Jacksonville, FL 32212-0116
Phone Numbers:: Comm: 904-542-1190; DSN: 942-1190; Fax: 904-542-3274
Military Justice Act of 2016 Training: Comm: 850-452-8205; DSN: 459-8205

Jacksonville, FL
Mayport, FL
Pensacola, FL
Kings Bay, GA
New Orleans, LA
Gulfport, MS
Meridian, MS
Millington, TN
Fort Worth, TX
Corpus Christi, TX
Kingsville, TX
Key West, FL
Whiting Field, FL
Guantanamo Bay, Cuba

Naval Air Station Jacksonville

CNRSE SJA Office: Commander, Navy Region Southeast; Attn: Staff Judge Advocate; PO Box 102; Jacksonville, FL 32212-0102; (904) 542-2133 (DSN 942); Fax: (904) 542-5587

Command Services: PO Box 135; Naval Air Station; Jacksonville, FL 32212; (904) 542-2941 (DSN 942)

Trial Services: PO Box 116, Bldg. 4, Ranger St.; Naval Air Station; Jacksonville, FL 32212-0116; (904) 542-4671 (DSN 942); Fax: (904) 542-3457

Legal Assistance: PO Box 116, Bldg. 4, Ranger St.; Naval Air Station; Jacksonville, FL 32212; (904) 542-2565 x 3006 (DSN 942); Fax: (904) 542-2571; Hours: M-F 0800-1130, 1300-1530; Walk-in Clinic Mondays: 0800-1130; Otherwise call to schedule an appointment.; Walk-ins for Notaries and Powers of Attorney.

Branch Offices & Detachments

Detachment Mayport, FL
Command Services: Naval Station Mayport; PO Box 280036; Mayport, FL 32228-0036; (904) 270-6289 x 1801 (DSN 270); Fax: (904) 270-6811; Hours: M-F 0700-1630
Trial Services: Naval Station Mayport; 1868 Baltimore St.; Mayport, FL 32228-0036; 904-270-5445 ext 151 (DSN 270); Fax: (904) 270-7631; Hours: M-F 0800-1630
Legal Assistance: 1868 Baltimore St.; Mayport, FL 32228; 904-270-5445 ext 100 (DSN 270); Fax: 904-270-7631; Hours: M-F 0800-1630; Walk-in Clinic Mondays: 0800-1100; Otherwise call to schedule an appointment.; Walk-ins for Notaries and Powers of Attorney: M/Th/F 0800-1600

Detachment Pensacola, FL
Command Services: 150 Hase Rd.; Pensacola, FL 32508-5100; (850) 452-4378 (DSN 922); Fax: (850) 452-4446
Trial Services: 120 Center Ave., Bldg 16; Pensacola, FL 32508-5100; (850) 452-8219 (DSN 922); Fax: (850) 452-8226; Hours: M-F 0800-1600
Legal Assistance Office: 121 Cuddahy Street, Suite B; Building 680; NAS Pensacola, FL 32508; 850-452-3733 (DSN 459); Fax: (850) 452-5584; Hours: Tuesday 0800-1100; Hours: Thursday 1300-1500; Walk-in Clinic for Active Duty and their dependents: Tuesdays 0800-1100 and Thursdays 1300-1500; Otherwise call to schedule an appointment.; Walk-ins for Notary Services: M-F 0800-1100 and 1300-1500

Branch Office Kings Bay, GA
Command Services: Naval Submarine Base; 1063 USS Tennessee Ave.; Kings Bay, GA 31547; 912-573-4933 (DSN 573); Fax: (912) 573-4751; Hours: M-F 0800-1530
Legal Assistance: 922 USS James Madison Rd.; Bldg. 1052s; Kings Bay, GA 31547; (912) 573-3935 (DSN 573); Fax: (912) 573-3963; Call to schedule an appointment
Walk-ins for Notaries and Powers of Attorney: Hours: M-F 0800-1600; Otherwise call to schedule an appointment.

Branch Office New Orleans, LA
Command Services: NAS JRB Belle Chasse; 400 Russell Ave., Bldg. 492, Rm 225A; New Orleans, LA 70143; 504-678-4664 (DSN 678); Fax: (504) 678-4697; Hours: M-F 0800-1600
Legal Assistance: 400 Russell Ave., Bldg 492, Rm 102; New Orleans, LA 70143-5100; (504) 678-4692 (DSN 678); Fax: (504) 678-4693; Call to schedule an appointment.; Walk-ins for Notaries and Powers of Attorney:; MWF 0900-1530; T/Th 0800-1530

Branch Office Gulfport, MS
Command Services: 5301 Snead St.; Gulfport, MS 39501; (228) 871-2627 (DSN 868); Hours: M-F 0730-1600
Legal Assistance: 5301 Snead St., Bldg 30; Gulfport, MS 39501-9018; (228) 871-2620 (DSN 868); Fax: (228) 871-2975; Call to schedule an appointment.; Walk-ins for Notaries and Powers of Attorney:; M - F 0800-1500

Branch Office Meridian, MS
Command Services: 255 Rosenbaum Ave., Suite 222; Meridian, MS 39309-5003; (601) 679-2340 (DSN 637); Fax: (601) 679-2779; Hours: M-F 0730-1600

Branch Office Millington, TN
Command Services: 5722 Integrity Drive, Bldg 455; Millington, TN, 38054-5030; 901-874-5794 (DSN 882); Fax: 901-874-5150
Legal Assistance: 5722 Integrity Drive, Bldg 456; Millington, TN, 38054-5030; 901-874-7379 (DSN 882); Fax: 901-874-5078; Hours: M-F 0900-1630; Call to schedule an appointment.; Daily: Walk-ins for Notaries and Powers of Attorney

Branch Office Fort Worth, TX
Command Services: 1510 Chennault Ave., Suite 127; Fort Worth, TX 76127; (817) 782-7991/7990 (DSN 739); Fax: (817) 782-7998; Hours: M-F 0730-1600
Legal Assistance: 1515 Chennault Ave.; Fort Worth, TX 76127-1052; (817) 782-6007 (DSN 739); Fax: (817) 782-6013; Call to schedule an appointment.; Hours of Operation M-Th 0800-1130, 1300-1600 and F 0800-1130, 1300-1500; For Walk-in Clinic schedules and information dial 817-782-6008

Branch Office Corpus Christi, TX
Command Services: 320 Fifth St., Suite 127; Corpus Christi, TX 78419; Hours: Mon-Thurs 0800-1600 & Fri 0800-1100; (361) 961-3568 (DSN 861); Fax: (361) 961-3835
Legal Assistance: (361) 961-3765 (DSN 861); Fax: (361) 961-3835; Hours: M-F 0730-1600

Branch Office Kingsville, TX: Naval Air Station, Kingsville; 554 McCain Street, Rm 309; Kingsville, TX 78363; (361) 516-6426 DSN (876); Hours: Mon-Thurs 0800-1630 & Fri 0800-1530; Walk-ins for Notaries and Powers of Attorney.

Branch Office Key West, FL
Command Services: PO Box 9001; Key West, FL 33040; (305) 293-2632 DSN (483); Fax: (305) 293-2023; Hours: M-F 0800-1630

Branch Office Whiting Field, FL
Command Services: 7550 USS Essex St.; Bldg 1401, Suite 122; Milton, FL 32570; (850) 623-7231; Fax: (850) 623-7104; Hours: M-F 0800-1600

Detachment Guantanamo Bay, Cuba
Command Services: Naval Station Guantanamo Bay, Cuba; PSC 1005, Box 25; FPO AE 09593; 011-53-99-4834 (DSN 660); Fax: 011-53-99-4821 (DSN 660); Hours: M-F 0730-1630
Legal Assistance: PSC 1005, Box 25; FPO, AE 09593; 011-53-99-4692 (DSN 660); Fax: 011-53-99-4192 (DSN 660); Hours: M-F 0800-1630

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