RLSO Western Pacific provides services to commands, servicemembers, and their families located in Commander, Naval Forces Japan and Commander, U.S. Naval Forces, Marianas Islands areas of responsibility; or transiting through the Commander, U.S. 7th Fleet area of responsibility to include Japan, Guam, Diego Garcia, Singapore, Korea, Hong Kong, Australia, and other activities located in Southeast Asia.

Command Services provides advice in the following subject areas: Administrative Law, Admiralty, Administrative Separations and Processing, Disciplinary Options, Freedom of Expression and Grievances, Homeland Security, Interactions with Civilian Law Enforcement Agencies, Subpoenas, JAGMAN Investigations, Military Justice, Operational Law, Personnel Matters, Standards of Conduct and Government Ethics. For command legal advice, please contact rlsowp_commandservices@us.navy.mil

The Trial Department provides courts-martial prosecution services to commands for crimes not under the exclusive authority of the Office of Special Trial Counsel (OSTC), to include: theft, drug offenses, fraternization, DUI, orders violations, unauthorized absence, physical assault, and more. For questions about disciplinary options, to include courts-martial, please contact rlsowptrial@us.navy.mil.

Legal assistance can include advice on topics such as consumer/financial affairs, disaster relief support and advice, family law, foreclosure advice and counseling, immigration, notary services, powers of attorney, landlord/tenant matters, Servicemembers' Civil Relief Act, small claims court matters, victim assistance, and wills/estate planning. Pre-deployment services are given priority. Please contact your local office to see how it can best meet your pre-deployment needs.

Please fill out the Client Intake Form before your first appointment. Also, please visit our Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) for more information on our services.

Learn more about legal assistance topics that commonly affect military members such as consumer affairs, family law, wills, or powers of attorney. The information provided is for educational and general information purposes only. It is not legal advice. Speak with a licensed attorney before relying on the information contained within the website to make a decision or take any action.

RLSO WESTPAC Legal Assistance has a number of self-help handouts including frequently requested topics such as:

• Family law, including marriage, divorce, guardianship, and adoption among others
• Immigration & Naturalization
• SOFA issues -Taxes, including filing and renewing an ITIN

Legal Assistance Topics (Preventive Law)

The Bengoshi is published by the RLSO Western Pacific and covers legal issues of interest to its clients.