Legal Center
We offer walk-in services for powers of attorney (POA) and simple notarizations.
All other Legal Assistance services (to include notarization of house closing documents) are provided on an appointment basis only.
To request an appointment, please send us an email.
We will do our best to contact you within two business days to set up an appointment. Individuals requiring emergency services will be given the proper priority.
Please include the following information in your email:
- Your Name (if applicable, also include spouses’ info)
- If you are a Service Member, please include your rank.
- If you are a Civilian, please include your military affiliation i.e.: spouse, DA CIV, contractor, etc.
- DOD ID number
- Phone Number
- Brief summary of your issue
Mission
The Client Services and Policy Division, Office of the Staff Judge Advocate, U.S. Army Europe and Africa aims to provide outstanding personal client legal services to the USAG Wiesbaden military community in numerous areas including legal assistance, claims, SVC representation, and preventative law.
Vision
To build a highly skilled and comprehensive team of legal professionals to provide exceptional customer service.
What We Provide
We provide free, confidential legal services and advice to service members, retirees, DoD/DA Civilians and their family members, as well as limited legal assistance to contractors and their family members (when DOD is contractually obligated to provide support--contractors must have "legal assistance" specifically identified in their contract). We provide legal services in the following area, but not limited to:
- Family Law (Divorce, Custody, Support)
- Consumer Law
- Military Administrative Law
- Immigration Law
- US Tax Advice
- German Legal Issues (Traffic Tickets, Landlord-Tenant Law, NATO-SOFA issues)
- Wills & Powers of Attorney
- Affidavits
- Notary Services
- Our Claims Section provides general guidance for Chapter 11 claims, and reviews and processes Chapter 3 and 12 claims.
Resources
- Notary Services
- Beware of the Yellow Envelope Garnishment
- Getting Married in Germany
- Getting Married in Denmark
- U.S. & German Divorce
- Voting Overseas
- Legal Residence and Domicile
- Translators and Interpreters
- Which POA is Right for You
- Attorney Referral List (Updated 1 NOV 2022)
- Whistleblower Protection Trifold