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Paralegals and attorneys from the 19th Airlift Wing Office of the Staff Judge Advocate perform a number of services to the base. Some of the services include: free tax and legal assistance, powers of attorney, wills and medical directive preparation, and notary services. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Regina Agoha)

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The 19th Airlift Wing Office of the Staff Judge Advocate provides services to military members, their families and military retirees. They see nearly 1,600 clients per year. Their mission is to provide outstanding customer service, exceed military justice and administrative discharge metrics, support combat readiness, and care for and develop judge advocate Airmen. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Regina Agoha)

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Capt. Melina Hill, 19th Airlift Wing Office of the Staff Judge Advocate assistant judge advocate, simulates preparing for a trial Sept. 19, 2014, at Little Rock Air Force Base, Ark. At times, attorneys may take months to prepare for one trial. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Regina Agoha)

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Cathy Gastineau, 19th Airlift Wing Office of the Staff Judge Advocate discharge clerk, builds discharge packages Sept. 16, 2014, at Little Rock Air Force Base, Ark. Gastineau works mainly with Little Rock AFB first sergeants, making sure discharge packages are accurately drafted and organized for the involuntary separation of Airmen. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Regina Agoha)

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Capt. Michelle Gregory, 19th Airlift Wing Office of the Staff Judge Advocate chief of military justice, conducts the weekly military justice meeting Sept. 16, 2014, at Little Rock Air Force Base, Ark. This meeting is for all paralegals to discuss ongoing cases, courts-martial, Article 15s, and administrative discharges that are in process and other tasks for the week. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Regina Agoha)

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JA: Too Legit To Acquit

Published Sept. 25, 2014
By Senior Airman Regina Agoha
19th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

LITTLE ROCK AIR FORCE BASE, Ark. -- The base's legal team of six military attorneys, one civilian attorney, eight paralegals and three civilian support staff members, sees nearly 1,600 clients per year on a number of legal issues. Their areas of expertise span military justice, civil law, claims, environmental law, ethics and contracting.

Their legal services are available to Team Little Rock military members, military family members and military retirees. Services include: free tax and legal assistance, to include powers of attorney, wills and medical directive preparation and notary services. This year alone, the legal office has saved clients approximately $300,000 in legal fees and has processed 2,500 notaries, 1,470 powers of attorney, and approximately 450 wills and advanced medical directives.

The office also assists the wing commanders, unit commanders and first sergeants with military justice and command issues. Legal has completed six courts-martial, six Article 15s, 41 administrative discharges and four administrative discharge boards. Lastly, the office approves the constitution and bylaws and fundraising requests for private organizations.

Legal assistance walk-in hours are Monday 2 - 3 p.m. and Friday 9 - 10 a.m. Wills are by appointment only. Powers of attorney and notary services are available from 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. every day except on Wednesday when the office closes at 2:30 p.m. for training.