Welcome to the Aberdeen Proving Ground Legal Assistance Office!

Our Mission:

Our mission is to support the readiness, welfare, and peace of mind of our military community by providing comprehensive, free legal services and advice to active-duty Soldiers, retirees, and eligible family members in accordance with Army Regulation 27-3 (The Army Legal Assistance Program).

Hours of Operation:

  • Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday: 8:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. (closed from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m.)
  • Wednesday and Friday: 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. (closed in the afternoon)
  • Walk-in Services (Tuesday): Available from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. on a first-come, first-served basis.
  • Appointments: To schedule an appointment, please contact us at (410) 278-1583 and/or fill out the client intake form (fillable) and email us at usarmy.APG.usag.mbx.legal-assistance@army.mil.
  • Notary and Power of Attorney Services: These free services are available on a walk-in basis during normal business hours. To guarantee service and prevent any inconvenience, please contact us prior to your arrival to confirm a notary is available to notarize your documents.
  • Map: Map from Visitor Center to Janet Barr Building 4305,

6488 Rodman Road, Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD 21005 (GPS)

Supporting Documents and Important Information:

Estate planning questionnaire: Fillable form

Dual Representation waiver form (complete for couples)

Preventative Law Articles:

MD Exemption

Avoid these Estate Planning Myths

Magistrate Court Contact numbers: Need information about Traffic Court

(800) 827-2982 or (410) 962-2705

Administrative Law Division: Need legal review or ethics issues?

Send your questions to shared email: USARMY APG CECOM Mailbox Admin Law – usarmy.apg.cecom.mbx.admin-law@army.mil

Trial Defense Services (TDS) – Fort Meade

For military court appearances or advice on Article 15 proceedings, involuntary administrative discharge issues, or other Uniform Code of Military Justice proceedings being initiated against you, contact TDS at (301) 677-9218/9822

The Army Legal Assistance Division no longer operates a tax filing center to assist with tax preparation services. Here, alternative routine filing options and assistance are available from: https://www.irs.gov/help/contact-your-local-irs-office or call 800-906-9887.

U.S. Armed Forces Legal Assistance locator: https://legalassistance.law.af.mil

Claims Division

Tort Claims (FTCA and MCA)

  • Eligible Claims:
    • Property damage
    • Personal injury
    • Wrongful death

The property damage, personal injury, and wrongful death must be caused by the negligence of a government employee acting within the scope of employment.

  • Filing Requirements:
    • Claims must be presented to the Army or other appropriate federal agency within 2 years of accrual.
    • File using a Standard Form 95 (SF-95).

A claim must be presented to the Army or other appropriate federal agency within two years of accrual.

By federal law, the claims office has six months from the date the claim is properly presented to take action.

The proper format for filing a claim is a completed Standard Form 95 (SF-95). A copy is available here with instructions. You can also find this form at www.gsa.gov at Forms Library.

In order for us to adjudicate your claim fairly and quickly, please complete

SF-95 according to the instructions.

We look forward to continuing to serve the Aberdeen Proving Ground community.

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