Legal Assistance

The Legal Office provides free legal assistance regarding personal civil legal matters to eligible beneficiaries, including active duty or retired military members and their dependents. Examples of personal civil legal matters include: adoption, dependent care, financial responsibility, domestic relations, Servicemembers Civil Relief Act (SCRA), veterans reemployment rights, landlord-tenant, and casualty affairs.

The highest priority is given to active duty personnel who need mobilization- or deployment-related legal assistance. Legal assistance attorneys can provide legal advice, conduct general review of documents, draft correspondence, and assist clients in preparing forms. Legal assistance attorneys cannot, however, represent clients in any court or administrative proceedings or draft or file legal documents with a court.

To qualify for Legal Assistance you must have a valid military identification card and fall into one of the following categories:

1. Active Duty military members and their dependents.

2. Reserve and Guard members who are on active duty and their dependents.

3. Retired military members and their dependents. If you are a retired reservist or guardsman or a dependent of one of them, you must be receiving retirement pay to be eligible for service. Please note that you must have a military ID card to be eligible.

4. Civilian employees of the Department of Defense and the military departments assigned outside the United States and its territories and dependents residing with them.

5. Select civilian contractor personnel who are assigned outside the United States and its territories and dependents residing with them. (Please note, some legal assistance will be limited). In addition to our normal customer service we offer the following weekly briefings:

Legal Assistance : No Walk-ins, Appointment only.

To schedule, scan the QR code or insert the following link into your web browser: https://outlook-dod.office365.us/book/18WGJALegalAssistance@bookings.af.mil/




Wills: No Walk-ins, Appointment only.

Legal assistance attorneys can prepare wills and advance medical directives, including living wills and medical powers of attorney. If you are deploying, we will attempt to accommodate you if time is of the essence. For those seeking wills, fill out the Will Worksheet and email a copy of the will worksheet to 18wg.jagenerallaw@us.af.mil. You must send a copy of the will worksheet BEFORE you book the Legal Assistance Appointment. Your Appointment will be canceled if we do not have a copy of the worksheet. To book an appointment, scan the QR Code above or the Bookings site link above (It is the same link for Legal Assistance).

Powers of Attorney & Notary Service: No Appointment needed, Walk-ins only. Monday – Friday 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Other Information:
Reenlistment Brief: Article 137 Reenlistment briefs are available only through ADLS.
SOFA Brief: Wednesdays at 3pm
Contact Information:
Building 15
DSN: 634-3300
Email: 18wg.jagenerallaw@us.af.mil

Do you have general questions regarding adoptions, marriage, types of power of attorneys, or wills? Before you visit the Kadena Law Center or book an appointment, visit the Air Force Legal Assistance website at: https://aflegalassistance.law.af.mil to access numerous types of general legal information, and to provide feedback on your legal office experience.

Do you need to file a claim? Visit the Air Force Claims Service Center website: https://claims.jag.af.mil/index.php?JA=930057

Have questions on the U.S. Consulate in Japan? Go to
http://japan.usembassy.gov/index.html

Kadena Tax Center

Tax year 2024

Kadena Tax Center offers a self-help program where trained volunteers will assist FIRST-TIME FILERS through the Tax Slayer Program to file their taxes. These tax services are for FIRST TIME TAX FILERS ONLY! If you have had your taxes filed in the past, even if it wasn't by us, we are unable to take your appointment. Please see our website or come into the Kadena AB Legal Office, Building 15, for other tax resources.

Who is eligible for services?

  • First-time tax filers only (all branches)
  • No retirees, contractors, DODEA, AAFES, or DOD Employees

Where is the Kadena Tax Center?

  • Kadena Legal Office (Building 15) in the Resource Center

When will the Kadena Tax Center be open?

  • 24 February 2025 – 15 April 2025

-Tuesdays at 0930-1130

-Thursdays at 1300-1500

What to bring to your appointment?

  • If you are filing “Married Filing Jointly” then both you and your spouse must be present at the appointment and bring the following documents:
  • Military ID, Social Security Number, Driver’s License, W-2’s, and any other tax documents the IRS sent you

How to book an appointment?

Kadena Tax Center: 315-634-3861

Helpful Links

Claims

The Legal Office processes claims both for and against the Air Force arising out of incidents occurring at Kadena Air Base and at locations under its responsibility.

For Household Goods Claims
Please contact the carrier first. If you do not receive prompt service, please contact the Claims Service Center at https://claims.jag.af.mil/index.php?JA=930057

For Claims due to a vehicle accident or typhoon damage
Please contact your local legal office at 634-3300, or via cell phone 098-961-3300.

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