Are military lawyers confidential?

Any information you provide to your attorney is private and privileged under law. This is in accordance with professional guidelines and rules of conduct. Your lawyer can’t disclose the contents of your meeting to anyone.

Can military lawyers prosecute civilians?

Military legal assistance cannot represent you in criminal proceedings. You can also hire civilian defense attorneys to represent you in military proceedings. The following questions and answers should provide you some guidance on these issues.

Does the military provide legal counsel?

Every military legal assistance office provides free legal assistance to eligible personnel regardless of his or her branch of service. For example, a Marine can obtain legal assistance from an Army JAG, just as a soldier can receive legal assistance from a Marine JAG.

What do military lawyers do?

A military lawyer’s job is similar to a civilian lawyer in their day-to-day duties. Representing clientele under jurisdiction of military courts and law is the primary difference. The military attorney works exclusively with military personnel and may represent them in civil and criminal cases.

What can base legal do?

Free legal help from the Legal Assistance Office Drafting powers of attorney. Drafting wills. Guiding estate planning. Providing family law advice (adoption, marriage, divorce, alimony and property division)

Is talking to a Jag confidential?

Any electronic communication between you and JAG Defense will not be privileged or confidential; may be disclosed to other persons; and may not be secure. Further, all information submitted is the exclusive property of JAG Defense.

What is an Article 31?

Article 31 of Uniform Code of Military Justice (10 U.S.C. § 831) protects service members against compulsory self-incrimination and requires that they be informed of the alleged offense before being questioned.

Can you plead the Fifth in the military?

The answer to that is absolutely. Military members are guaranteed that right under the Fifth Amendment, but are also subject to the Uniform Code of Military Justice. People cannot be forced to provide a statement or answer any questions which may incriminate them.

How much does a military lawyer make?

Military Lawyer Salary

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay
Top Earners	$122,000	$10,166
75th Percentile	$88,500	$7,375
Average	$72,225	$6,018
25th Percentile	$42,000	$3,500

What rank is a JAG lawyer?

Judge Advocates enter active duty as first lieutenants (O-2) and are promoted to captain (O-3) after six months.

What can jag help me with?

Military Lawyers are part of the Judge Advocate General Corps (JAG). JAGs can offer help in legal and non-legal matters like contract law, immigration law, divorce, wills, notary services, etc. Legal assistance staff are located on almost every base, ship and installation.

What does a military lawyer do in the military?

Military Lawyers are part of the Judge Advocate General Corps (JAG). JAGs can offer help in legal and non-legal matters like contract law, immigration law, divorce, wills, notary services, etc. Legal assistance staff are located on almost every base, ship and installation.

Do military service members have access to legal assistance?

If you need to write your will, are considering signing a lease, or need a power of attorney or notarized signature then you need legal assistance, and best of all military service members and their families have access to legal assistance, absolutely free! Veterans are not eligible for these services.

How much does a military legal assistance lawyer cost?

All services provided by a military legal assistance lawyer are free to eligible personnel. If your legal problem involves costs or fees (for example, a filing fee to file a case with the court), you will probably have to pay these charges.

Can a military lawyer represent you pro bono in court?

For example, the military lawyer typically will not represent you in court. If you are in need of more help than the military legal assistance lawyer can provide you, he or she may be able to connect you to a non-military lawyer who can represent you pro bono (free) or for a fee.