Base Legal

Office of the Staff Judge Advocate

The Columbus Air Force Base Office of the Staff Judge Advocate provides legal support across the installation while delivering legal assistance services to eligible military members, retirees, and their families.

Our office assists eligible clients with wills, powers of attorney, notary services, and advice on a variety of personal civil legal matters, including, but not limited to, landlord-tenant issues, family law (divorce, child custody, support, adoption), consumer law, Servicemembers Civil Relief Act (SCRA), and Exceptional Family Member Program (EFMP) legal support.

Office Location

14 FTW Legal Office
555 Seventh Street
Building 724, Suite 231
Columbus AFB, MS 39710

Phone: (662) 434-7030

Email: 14 FTW.JA@us.af.mil

Customer Service Hours

Walk-In Services

Monday–Thursday
1000 – 1500

Available for:

  • Notary services
  • Special Powers of Attorney

Friday: Closed

Legal Assistance Appointments

Available by appointment only on Tuesdays.

Appointments are required for:

  • Legal advice
  • Wills
  • General Powers of Attorney

Click Here to Book Legal Assistance Appointment

General Powers of Attorney: General Powers of Attorney grant broad legal authority and are appropriate only in limited circumstances. Most clients only need a Special Power of Attorney tailored to a specific transaction, such as selling a vehicle, purchasing or leasing a home, shipping household goods, or other specific matters. Special Powers of Attorney are available during walk-in hours.

Legal Assistance Eligibility

Legal assistance services are available to:

  • Active duty members and their dependents
  • Reserve and Guard members on federal active duty and their dependents
  • Military retirees and their dependents
  • Eligible surviving family members

For additional information on legal assistance services, eligibility, frequently asked questions, and Power of Attorney guides, visit the Air Force Legal Assistance website at: AF Legal Assistance Website.

Special Victims’ Counsel (SVC)

Special Victims’ Counsel provide independent legal representation to eligible victims of sexual assault and certain other offenses. SVC attorneys are separate from the base legal office and represent only the interests of their clients.

Phone: (228) 376-8632/8633

Area Defense Counsel (ADC)

The Area Defense Counsel (ADC) is independent from the base legal office and represents military members in military justice matters and certain adverse administrative actions. If you believe you need defense representation, contact the ADC directly.

Phone: (334) 953-2186