Staff Judge Advocate Office (JAG)

April 13, 2010

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Mission

The Office of the Staff Judge Advocate provide's legal assistance to Delaware's National Guard soldiers/airmen and women, their qualified dependents and retirees in accordance with applicable Army and Air Force legal assistance regulations, Federal and State laws.

Legal Assistance

Delaware's National Guard Judge Advocates provide limited legal assistance to its National Guard soldiers/airmen and women via:

• Pre-Mob Legal Planning: Legal assistance provided, during IDT weekends and annual training, to ready members for mobilization and deployment that includes preparing wills, powers of attorney, performing notarizations, briefing and counseling.
• Deployment and Post Deployment Legal Assistance: Legal assistance provided to deployed/demobilized members and their dependents, which includes preparing wills and powers of attorney, performing notarizations, assisting with SSCRA and USERRA issues, and general legal counseling.
• Soldier Defense Services: Legal counsel available to members facing UCMJ, non-judicial or other adverse military administrative actions.
• Military Justice Assistance: Guidance available to commanders concerning judicial and non-judicial military justice issues.

Limitations

Delaware National Guard Judge Advocates cannot represent soldiers/airmen or women in civilian criminal or civil courts on non-military issues or actions. Nor, can they draft real estate documents or divorce or separation agreements. However, as most are civilian attorneys, they may answer general legal questions, render general advice and make referrals.

Disclaimer

Material appearing on this website is provided to Delaware National Guard service members and their qualified dependents for informational purposes only. It does not constitute legal advice. This website is not intended as advertising and does not create an attorney-client relationship. Therefore, e-mail communication resulting from your viewing of this material is not protected by the attorney-client privilege and should not be construed as creating an attorney-client relationship. This means that any information you provide may be disclosed to other individuals in an effort to address your inquiry. Accordingly, when contacting the fulltime support staff, do not include personal information that you desire to keep confidential.