Minnesota National Guard Legal Assistance
Legal Assistance - Who is Eligible?
Legal assistance is available only to the following individuals:
- Active Duty and Reserve Component Soldiers
- Retirees receiving a military pension
- Legal dependents of the above
We provide legal services in accordance with Army Regulation 27-3.
Please note: We cannot represent you in court.
How to Request Legal Assistance
The fastest way to request help is by completing our online intake form:
Alternatively, you may mail a completed request form and documents (Printable Client Card) to:
Minnesota National Guard Legal Assistance Office
600 Cedar Street
St. Paul, MN 55101
Wills, Health Care Directives, Powers of Attorney (Estate Planning):
For questions, please email:
Important Information
· Legal Assistance is a first come, first served service.
· Attorney availability, geographic reach, and issue complexity may limit what services we can provide.
· We do not have a full-time legal assistance attorney. Most requests are handled during drill weekends by traditional Guard attorneys.
Please ensure your request falls within the scope of our services and eligibility rules.
Resources
Minnesota Legal Self-Help (http://www.mncourts.gov)
American Bar Association - Minnesota (http://www.americanbar.org/portals/public_resources/aba_home_front/directory_programs/minnesota.html)
Minnesota State Bar Association (http://www.mnbar.org)
Find an Attorney: Minnesota State Bar Association (http://www.mnbar.org/member-directory/find-a-lawyer)
See below for links to references on specific topics:
The Servicemembers Civil Relief Act
- SCRA Outline, 2014 (pdf)
- SCRA Statute (Text) (pdf)
Requesting Your Absentee Ballot (pdf)
Free Credit Report (pdf)
Free Hunting and Fishing Licenses (pdf)
Renewal of MN Licenses and Certificates (pdf)
Important Record (Vital Records) Acquisition (pdf)
Lease Agreements with Friends and Family (pdf)
Co-Sign Information (pdf)
6% Interest Rate Reduction (pdf)
SCRA and Your Cell Phone (pdf)
Family Law:
- Child Support Calculator (http://childsupportcalculator.dhs.state.mn.us)
MEB/PEB Legal Assistance
For legal assistance in regards to the MEB/PEB process, please contact the Office of Soldier's Counsel for the west region.
Office of Soldiers' Counsel (Western & Pacific Region)
The Region III Office of Soldiers’ PEB Counsel (OSPEBC) provides information, advice, and representation to Soldiers who have requested a formal hearing before the U.S. Army Physical Evaluation Board, Joint Base Lewis-McChord (JBLM), WA. There are two OSPEBC for the Western and Pacific Region. The main office is located at JBLM.
Office of Soldiers' PEB Counsel
Bldg. 9902, Lincoln Street
JBLM, WA 98433
Telephone/Email:
Main: (253) 968-4441/4442
Email: usarmy.jblm.medcom-mamc.mbx.peb-soldier-counsel@mail.mil
The Offices of Soldiers' MEB Counsel (OSMEBC) inform, assist, and advocate for Soldiers during the Medical Evaluation Board (MEB) phase, including requests for Impartial Medical Reviews, MEB Appeals, and Informal PEB decisions. The OSMEBC also provide the initial legal briefing for Soldiers newly referred to the MEB, which covers the services offered by the OSC and Soldiers’ due process rights and options. They assist all Soldiers going through the MEB and provide general legal assistance to Warriors in Transition and their dependents when possible. The regional OSMEBCs are:
Fort Bliss, TX. (915) 742-3784
Fort Carson, CO. (719) 526-9854
Fort Irwin, CA. (760) 380-2183
Fort Leonard Wood, MO. (573) 596-0131 (ext: 67229)
Fort Riley and Fort Leavenworth, KS. (785) 239-7265
Fort Wainwright, AK. (907) 353-6551
Joint Base Lewis-McChord, WA. (253) 968-5346/5347
Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, AK. (907) 580-0677
Tripler Army Medical Center, HI. (808) 433-4635/5292
