At Joint Base Lewis-McChord’s legal offices, we provide free confidential legal assistance to service members, their family members and military retirees. Legal advice is available for divorce, child custody issues, debt collection, consumer matters, military administrative matters and certain other personal legal matters.

Offices are located to assist you on both Lewis Main and McChord Field.

 

TYPES OF APPOINTMENTS

  • Scheduled Appointment with an Attorney:
    • A 45-minute (or longer, if necessary) appointment with an attorney to discuss your legal issue or concern.
    • Guaranteed appointment.
  • Walk-In Appointment with an Attorney (Wednesday 0900 – 1200)
    • A 20-minute appointment is provided on a first-come, first-served basis.
  • Notarial Services (including Power of Attorney)
    • Provided during all hours of operation on a first-come, first-served basis.
    • For guaranteed service at a specific time, you may schedule an appointment.
 

HOW TO SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT

  • Visit us during hours of operation to schedule an appointment:                                                                 Building 2008B, Room B306, at the corner of North 3rd Street and Pendleton Avenue
  • Email us for an appointment at lewis_lao@army.mil.  Please be sure to provide the following information:    
    • Your full name
    • A copy of your military ID (front and back)
    • If you have a civilian attorney
    • A fully completed client intake form that explains what help you are seeking and lists your specific questions regarding your situation.  Click HERE to download the client intake form.
  • Call us at 253-477-1886
 

Click HERE for federal Servicemember Civil Relief Act (SCRA) information.