Our mission is to provide world-class legal services, products, and command-driven advice to the Scott AFB community through sustainable excellence and innovatice legal initiatives.

Deployers: if you need a will or powers of attorney, please contact the legal office at 618-256-3542.

Address:
101 Heritage Drive (Bldg P-3)
Suite 210
Scott AFB, IL 62225

The Legal Office is located on the top floor of the 375th Air Mobility Wing Headquarters Building, Bldg. P-3. It's the first large building on the left after turning at the 3-way stop sign at the Scott Field Historical Gate.

The legal office can provide advice to qualifying members* on a wide array of legal issues, including:
 

• Landlord-Tenant
• Consumer/Financial Affairs
• Family Law, to include divorce, child custody and adoption
• Immigration

The Air Force Legal Assistance Website is dedicated to enabling your access to legal services and information. Educational resources are available on common legal issues. The site is also designed to expedite your access to services prior to visiting the office. You should use the website to draft worksheets for powers of attorney, advanced healthcare directives, and wills.

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

• Active Duty Military Members and their dependents
• Reserve and Guard Members who are on active duty and their dependents
• Retired military members and their dependents. You must be receiving retirement pay to be eligible for service.

 

Area Defense Counsel

Are you under investigation or subject to adverse action?

The Area Defense Counsel provides confidential, independent legal representation for service members who are facing adverse administrative actions or are suspected of committing an offense under the Uniform Code of Military Justice. The Area Defense Counsel falls outside the chain of command for the wing, and therefore retains independence in the representation of service members.

Air Force members can schedule an appointment by calling Scott AFB ADC at (618) 256-3246.

Special Victims' Counsel

Special Victims Counsel are experienced, independent judge advocates who provide confidential legal advice to victims of sexual assault. They serve both restricted and unrestricted reporters, help victims understand their legal rights, and explain how the legal process works for processing sex assault claims.

The Special Victims Counsel falls outside the chain of command for the wing, and therefore retains independence in the representation of victims.

To schedule an appointment with an SVC call: DSN 779-1670 or COMM (618) 229-1670