Legal Question-JAG

SGT Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 08 Oct 2014 18:15:21 -0400

Can a JAG lawyer intervene on minor civil legal matters of a NG spouse?

Response by SSgt Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 8 at 2014 6:16 PM

SSgt Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 08 Oct 2014 18:16:26 -0400

I don't know about NG but they did for me in NJ as it pertained to insurance.

Response by MSG Wade Huffman made Oct 8 at 2014 6:17 PM

MSG Wade Huffman — Wed, 08 Oct 2014 18:17:22 -0400

As of the time I retired (2006), JAG would NOT get involved in ANY civil matters. Period. They would advise and refer at best.

Response by SSG Keven Lahde made Oct 8 at 2014 10:31 PM

SSG Keven Lahde — Wed, 08 Oct 2014 22:31:55 -0400

SGT Private RallyPoint Member That is a good question. I have been told both that they will and won't. Depends on the case I guess.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 8 at 2014 10:32 PM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 08 Oct 2014 22:32:27 -0400

It wholly depends on their capacity.

As a JAG while on NG time (ie. drilling), they will not (and cannot).

As a private-practice attorney outside of drill, they can.

Response by SSG William Patton made Oct 9 at 2014 1:02 PM

SSG William Patton — Thu, 09 Oct 2014 13:02:45 -0400

My experience is they will only advise and refer you to an attorney in private practice.

Response by SFC(P) Tobias M. made Oct 9 at 2014 5:57 PM

SFC(P) Tobias M. — Thu, 09 Oct 2014 17:57:27 -0400

If it is dealing with military thing yes if not then no. Also are you active or guard?

Response by SGT Craig Northacker made Oct 9 at 2014 7:59 PM

SGT Craig Northacker — Thu, 09 Oct 2014 19:59:03 -0400

off the record, perhaps. You can look for pro bono lawyers through the Bar Association.

Response by SMSgt Gary Calhoun made Jul 8 at 2015 8:05 AM

SMSgt Gary Calhoun — Wed, 08 Jul 2015 08:05:33 -0400

Can they intervene on minor civil legal matters for a National Guard spouse? Legally...yes, if they are admitted to the bar of the state in question and the lawyer isn't on orders (UTA, AT, M-Day, etc.). Basically it would be pro bono work. *Will* they intervene? Almost always no. They have to worry about second and third order effects that could come back and limit their ability to do their military duties (or their civilian job). The local county/parish bar association should have a pro bono section and you should be able to google your legal aid for assistance. Good luck with your situation...