Mission
The mission of the Office of the Judge Advocate General (OJAG) is extensive, embraces virtually all aspects of Department of the Navy (DON) activities, and is grounded in both law and regulation.
Legal Assistance
245 Moreell Ave., Facility 30
Gulfport, MS 39501
Comm: 228-871-2626
Email: cnic_se_glfp_legal_assist@us.navy.mil
Hours: M-F 0830 – 1600 (Closed M-F 1200 – 1300)
(Appointments Recommended for all Services)
Region Legal Service Office Southeast (RLSO SE) Legal Assistance provides assistance to eligible recipients on the following areas of law: Powers of Attorney, Notary Services, Wills & Estate Planning, Family Law, Landlord/Tenant Matters, Consumer/Financial Affairs, Victim Assistance, Disaster Relief Support and Advice, Foreclosure Advice and Counseling, Immigration, Servicemembers' Civil Relief Act, and Small Claims Court Matters. This office assists the individual member, retiree, dependent, or other eligible recipient with the above issues. Pre-deployment services are given priority.
Prepare Will Worksheets and Powers of Attorney for Notary Services in advance by visiting https://jag.navy.mil/legal-services/southeast/
Defense Service
Gulfport does not maintain a permanent defense service office. This office provides service members legal advice on defense-related topics such as non-judicial punishment, Administrative Separation Boards, Boards of Inquiry, and Courts-Martial. Service members in the Gulfport area who need to speak with defense counsel are advised to contact the Command Duty Officer for Defense Service Office Southeast at phone (904) 751-1780. More information is available at this website: DSO Southeast — (navy.mil).
Region Legal Service Office Southeast Branch Office Gulfport
Command Services: “Base Legal”
Building: 1 Rm 144
Phone: (228) 871-2627
Fax#: (228) 871-2015
Hours: 7:30 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Region Legal Service Office Southeast (RLSO SE) Command Services supports the operational readiness of Department of the Navy assets in the Southeastern United States by providing responsive, timely and accurate legal guidance, support services and training in the areas of military justice and administrative law. This office represents the Navy by giving legal advice to the commander and staff regarding governance of the command pursuant to law and regulation.
Victims Legal Counsel Gulfport
Gulfport does not maintain a permanent Victim Legal Counsel office. The Navy Victims’ Legal Counsel Program provides survivors of a military sexual offense with a dedicated attorney to help victims understand the investigation and military justice process, guard their legal rights and interests and obtain additional support in accessing resources that may assist in their recovery. This attorney is provided to Navy service members and other eligible victims of sexual offenses at Navy expense. This office represents survivors of sexual offenses. Service members in the Gulfport area who need to speak with a victim legal counsel are advised to contact the Gulfport Sexual Assault Response Coordinator (SARC) at phone (228) 323-4717.
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