US Army Legal Assistance Hawaii is the primary legal services provider for active-duty military personnel, retirees, and their families stationed in Hawaii, operating under the Office of the Staff Judge Advocate for the 25th Infantry Division. It stands out as the only active-duty Army legal assistance office in the state, offering comprehensive, no-cost legal guidance tailored specifically to the unique needs of the military community.
The office provides principled and professional counsel through a highly trained team of judge advocates, focusing on areas most relevant to service members and their dependents. Its services are designed to support clients through a wide range of personal, financial, and administrative legal matters, ensuring compliance with military regulations and Hawaii state law while prioritizing accessibility and client-centered support.
Services Offered
- Notary Services
- Powers of Attorney
- Family Law (marriage, divorce, annulment, separation, child custody, visitation, paternity, family care plans)
- Estate Planning (wills, testamentary trusts, durable powers of attorney, advance medical directives, living wills, healthcare powers of attorney)
- Real Property Assistance (landlord/tenant issues, Service members Civil Relief Act guidance, Hawaii Landlord/Tenant Code)
- Consumer and Economic Assistance (lending agreements, garnishment orders, banking, credit cards, consumer protection, debt collection, contract review)
- Military Administrative Matters (line of duty investigations, FLIPL rebuttals, adverse evaluation reports, memorandum of reprimand rebuttals, Article 138 complaints, IG investigations, correction of military records)
- Immigration and Naturalization Assistance
- Name Changes
- Special Education Law (preparation for mediation or dispute resolution)
- Special Victims’ Counsel Services (representation for victims of sexual assault and domestic violence)
- Claims Assistance (tort claims, affirmative claims, Article 139 claims guidance)
- Deployment-Related Legal Assistance for DoD Civilians
Eligibility for services is strictly defined by Army Regulation 27-3 and includes active-duty service members, retirees, reservists on orders exceeding 29 days, and their dependents. The office operates out of Schofield Barracks and supports the entire Hawaiian military community, including joint service members and their families.
