AIR FORCE LEGAL SERVICES:
The office of the Staff Judge Advocate provides many legal services including wills, powers of attorney, notary services, general legal advice, and assistance in filing claims for loss or damage to personal property (household goods claims).

The office provides legal assistance to active duty, Guard,(Title 10 status), Reserve (on active orders),retirees and their eligible dependents. Licensed attorneys are available for advice and consultation on personal civil legal matters, such as landlord tenant issues, divorce, custody and consumer issues.


Will:  Wills are by appointment only. In order to begin the will process, you must contact our office for a will worksheet. Next, email your completed worksheet to  9RW.JAG@us.af.mil


Power of Attorney: Powers of Attorney are a walk in service. To limit your wait time in office, you can visit https://aflegalassistance.law.af.mil and complete a power of attorney worksheet. You will be given a ticket number. Bring that ticket number in office during the set business hours to complete the POA.

Legal Information: Clients can also find basic information on common legal assistance topics, such as family law or consumer law issues. It also contains links to other helpful sites. That information can be found at https://aflegalassistance.law.af.mil and select the “Legal Information” tab at the top.

BROCHURES AND EDUCATIONAL MATERIAL:
Helpful preventive law brochures and other educational materials are available in the law center lobby.

Feedback: We want to ensure we are providing TOP-NOTCH SERVICE. Following a visit to the legal office, clients are encouraged to provide feedback concerning the professionalism and helpfulness of our legal staff. From the https://aflegalassistance.law.af.mil website, click the "Feedback" tab and select the Beale (Active-Duty) location to complete the survey.

THE FOLLOWING ISSUES ARE STRICTLY PROHIBITED:
- Official matters in which the Air Force has an interest or is involved in the final resolution.
- Criminal issues under the Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ), or any local, state or federal criminal law.
- Standards of ethical conduct issues.
- Law of Armed Conflict (LOAC) issues.
- Issues involving personal commercial enterprises (unless such advice is related to the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act [SCRA]).
- Legal issues or concerns raised on behalf of third parties, even if the third party is eligible for legal assistance.
- Drafting or reviewing real estate sale or closing documents, separation agreements or divorce decrees, and inter vivos (living) trusts. This limitation does not preclude a general review to identify potential problems for which the client may require more expert assistance or to protect a client from signing an unconscionable agreement.
- Private organizations (e.g., spouses clubs and squadron booster clubs) that have been chartered by appropriate authority to function on Air Force installations. Although prohibited from entering into an attorney-client relationship with private organizations, under the auspices of the Civil Law program Air Force attorneys may provide legal guidance and advice through the base private organizations monitor to ensure private organizations are properly chartered and comply with pertinent statutes and regulations.
- Representation of the client in a court or administrative proceeding.


DISCLAIMER:
The Beale Air Force Base Law Center is supported by military attorneys, paralegals and civilians. Using this website is not a substitute for consulting with an attorney about a specific legal problem you may have.

MISSION:
Strengthen the 9 RW’s reconnaissance capability and combat power by developing a ready, disciplined, and professional fighting force through timely and accurate legal support.

The Military Justice and Adverse Actions divisions provide guidance to commanders in all phases of adverse administrative actions, nonjudicial punishments and courts-martial. Contact 634-2928 for assistance.

The Area Defense Counsel (ADC) program provides independent legal representation to military members suspected of an offense or facing adverse administrative actions. Contact the ADC at 634-2081 for assistance.

The Operations Law Division generally refers to legal rules applicable in actual military operations. It is normally defined as that body of domestic, foreign and international law that impacts the activities of U. S. Armed Forces in war and operations other than war.

Commanders must ensure their personnel are trained to comply with the Law of Armed Conflict (LOAC). All military personnel must accomplish this training every 24 months.

The Beale VWAP coordinator can be reached at 634-2928.

Beale's Sexual Assault Prevention & Response Office 
The Department of Defense does not tolerate sexual assault and has implemented a comprehensive policy that reinforces a culture of prevention, response and accountability that ensures the safety, dignity and well-being of all members of the U.S. Armed Forces. 

Sexual Assault Response Coordinator (SARC) can be reached at 634-4000.

Additional information may be obtained by contacting the following hotlines: 
The National Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-800-799-SAFE.
The National Sexual Assault Hotline: 1-800-656-HOPE.

VWAP useful links:
Information for Victims and Witnesses: DD Form 2701 
California Victim Compensation Information
California Victim Compensation Program Brochure
Yuba County Domestic Violence Resources
VWAP Handbook
VWAP Information Packet

Claims for lost or damaged household goods, privately owned vehicles shipped at government expense and theft or vandalism of private property located on the installation may be filed with the claims office by accessing their website at https://claims.jag.af.mil.

DD Form 1840/1840R is required when submitting a claim. The front of this form (DD Form 1840) is to note the damaged or loss items at the time of delivery and unpacking. If loss or damage is discovered after the movers leave your home, annotate the specified damage on the reverse side of the (DD Form 1840R). You must file all copies of the DD form 1840 and 1840R with the Air Force Claims Service Center website and/or directly with the carrier within 70 days of delivery. Although you have two years from the date of delivery to file a claim for damaged or loss items at depreciated value through the Air Force Claims Service Center, you only have 9 months to file with the carrier through DTS to receive full replacement value for your loss.