Legal Assistance
JAG
246 Brown Parkway
Building 500
Vance AFB, OK 73705
Phone 580-213-7404
Phone (DSN) 312-448-7404
Fax 580-213-6438
Fax (DSN) 312-448-6438
Regular Office Hours:
Mon – Fri 7:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Walking Ins:
Tues 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
All other times are by appointment.
Legal Services
The Staff Judge Advocate Office is the focal point for all base legal activities.
Legal assistance and advice may be provided to members of the Armed Forces on active duty, including reservists, National Guard, and contract ROTC cadets on Federal active duty under Title 10, United States Code; retired members of the Armed Forces; dependents of members of the Armed Forces on active duty and retired who are entitled to a military identification card.
Services provided are Wills, Advance Medical Directives, Powers of Attorney, Notary Services, Dependent Care Issues, Adoption (general information), Financial Responsibility, Domestic Relations, Soldier’s and Sailor’s Civil Relief Act, Veterans’ Reemployment Rights, Casualty Affairs, Landlord-Tenant, Consumer Affairs, and Taxes.
Types of Services
The legal assistance offered includes:
- Advice on domestic relations
- Adoption
- Leases
- Taxation
- Creditor's rights
- Wills
- Estates
- Powers of attorney
- Bill of sale and numerous other matters of a legal nature.
Services Not Provided
Some legal services requested are beyond the scope of the legal assistance program. A client will be referred to a civilian attorney when his/her case requires an appearance in person or pleadings before any civilian court, tribunal or government agency.
Hours of Operation/Legal Assistance/Notary
Legal assistance is available on an appointment basis. Appointments can be made through the legal office by calling 580-213-7404/DSN 312-448-7404. Individuals desiring wills are encouraged to pick up and complete a worksheet prior to the day of their appointment. Notary service is available on a walk-in basis from 8:30am - 11:00am and from 2:00pm - 4:30pm Mon-Fri. Emergency legal assistance is provided on a case by case basis.
Claims Service
They process claims for personal property damage sustained during permanent change of station (PCS) moves. Those who wish to file a claim must call 580-213-7405/DSN 312-448-7405 for an appointment with the claims staff.
Homes Near Base
