Navy Legal Assistance Office is a specialized legal service provider operating under the Region Legal Service Office Northwest (RLSO NW), dedicated to serving military personnel and their families across a vast geographic area. It stands out as an essential resource for the Navy and Marine Corps community, offering comprehensive legal support tailored to the unique needs of military life.
The office employs a client-focused approach, prioritizing pre-deployment services and providing accessible walk-in options for notary and power of attorney needs. Its experienced judge advocates and legal professionals deliver guidance on a wide array of personal and command-related legal matters, serving active duty members, reservists, retirees, and military dependents. With a strong emphasis on preventive law, the office helps clients navigate complex legal challenges with confidence.
Services Offered
- Legal assistance for active duty, reservists, retirees, and dependents
- Consumer and financial affairs advice
- Disaster relief support and counseling
- Family law matters
- Foreclosure advice and counseling
- Immigration and naturalization assistance
- Notary services
- Powers of attorney (general and special)
- Landlord and tenant issues
- Servicemembers’ Civil Relief Act (SCRA) assistance
- Small claims court matters
- Victim assistance
- Wills and estate planning
- Pre-deployment legal services
- Command services including administrative law and military justice advice
- Admiralty and claims assistance
- Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requests
- Defense services through the Defense Service Office (DSO)
- Navy Victims’ Legal Counsel Program (VLCP)
- Disability Evaluation System Counsel Program
This office serves a broad area of responsibility including Washington, Alaska, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, Wyoming, North Dakota, South Dakota, Minnesota, Iowa, Nebraska, Hawaii, and parts of Canada. It maintains multiple branch offices and detachments to ensure accessible support, with primary locations in Bremerton, Whidbey Island, Everett, and Honolulu.
