RLSO Mid-Atlantic MISSION is a customer service organization that supports fleet readiness by providing quality legal services to commands and authorized personnel, including seafarers and their families. RLSO Mid-Atlantic provides legal services in North Carolina, Virginia (excluding Washington, D.C.), West Virginia, Maryland (excluding Washington, D.C.), Delaware, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, New York, Connecticut, Rhode Island, Massachusetts, Vermont, New Hampshire, Maine and the Northeast Territories of Canada. Command Services Command Services provides advice on administrative law, admiralty, administrative separation and processing, disciplinary options, freedom of expression and grievances, homeland security, interactions with civilian law enforcement, subpoenas, JAGMAN investigations, military justice, operational law, human resources issues, standards of conduct and government ethics. RLSO Mid-Atlantic provides legal advice and command services primarily to naval commandos without their own judge or general counsel. Command clients may contact the nearest installation staff, the Judge Advocate (SJA) or a command service provider from the Department of Command Services at Norfolk Headquarters or Groton Detachment. Contact phone numbers are provided for each command office. The Coronado Naval Amphibious Base Branch is located in Building 16 aboard Naval Amphibious Base Coronado. Continue straight after Main Building 16 is on the left next to the US Post Office on Guadalcanal Road. This branch has walk-in hours for notary and power of attorney services Wednesday 13:00 – 15:00 Legal assistance by appointment only. In this branch, there is no help of will. Please call 619-437-3788 for more information. Individuals eligible for OSPJ services include active duty persons, retirees and active duty reservists, as well as dependents with identification cards.
Valid military identification is required to receive services. An identity check is carried out at the check-in desk to obtain legal assistance. Persons who are not eligible for LSN services are civilians or Department of Defense personnel stationed in a command in the continental United States. APPOINTMENT AND CONSULTATION INFORMATION Legal aid clients should make an appointment with a lawyer using the telephone number of the nearest legal aid centre. Walk-in dates and times vary by location and type of service. Please call to make an appointment and make an appointment in progress for walk-in visits and notary and power of attorney services. Guests must prove their eligibility for services by presenting a valid military ID upon check-in. Clients must arrive 20 minutes prior to their appointment to check in or risk not being seen. To reschedule or cancel an appointment, please inform at least 24 hours by phone. Commandos of more than 20 military personnel who need a will may require lawyers to go to the command rooms. To request a testamentary visit on behalf of your command, please email [email protected] RLSO Mid-Atlantic provides legal advice and command assistance primarily to naval commandos without their own judge or advocate general. Command clients may contact the nearest installation staff, the Judge Advocate (SJA) or a command service provider from the Department of Command Services at Norfolk Headquarters or Groton Detachment.
Contact phone numbers are provided for each command office. Legal Assistance Topics Learn about legal aid issues that often affect military personnel, such as consumer matters, family law, wills or powers of attorney. The information provided is provided for educational and general information purposes only. This is not legal advice. Speak to a licensed attorney before relying on the information on the site to make a decision or take action. Legal assistance Legal assistance can provide advice on topics such as consumer/financial matters, disaster relief and counseling, family law, foreclosure advice and advice, immigration, notarial services, powers of attorney, landlord/tenant issues, civil defense law for military personnel, Small Claims Court matters, victim assistance and will/estate planning. Pre-deployment services are a priority. Please contact your local office to find out how best to meet your needs prior to deployment. Please complete the client registration form prior to your first appointment. Please also see our Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) for more information about our services.
The mission of the South West Regional Office of Legal Services (RLSO) is to provide comprehensive legal support to naval commands and individual military personnel in their broad area of responsibility. Legal aid is available to eligible clients seeking assistance in personal civil matters. Support may include advice, analysis, research, negotiations, notarial services, and the review or preparation of documents. Legal assistance also provides services to inform authorized persons and commanders of personal rights and obligations. Coronado Naval Base Satellite Office (North Island); The RLSOSW North Island branch is located in Building 318 aboard Naval Base Coronado (North Island). Continue straight past the main gate until you reach the flag circle. Turn right onto Quentin Roosevelt Blvd. Continue straight ahead and turn left onto Saufley Rd.
Building 318 is on the right, next to the North Island Federal Credit Union (NIFCU) and directly across the street from the pool (behind the FFSC CNRSW). The car park is in front of building 318 on the left. The staircase access is located on the pool side of the building. The office is located on the second floor. Special Power of Attorney / Notarial Services (walk-in only): NOTE: You must bring your military ID card as well as a state/government issued photo ID with a signature. Please note that legal aid lawyers can only advise and assist one party in the divorce. Ethical rules prohibit the representation of men and women. The other party is free to turn to lawyers for MCRD, Camp Pendleton or Miramar.
NB Coronado (NAS North Island): Walk-in, first come, first served Base (maximum capacity 15 people) San Diego Naval Base Main Office; The main office is located in Building 56 aboard Naval Base San Diego.