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Welcome to PACAF/JA OL-E’s Legal Support Services page!

LEGAL OFFICE

Our office of two is located in the US Embassy in Canberra.  We provide a range of legal support services to all DoW personnel in Australia and New Zealand, including the following:

  • Legal Assistance (including estate planning, notary services, and military POAs)
  • Residential lease reviews
  • Spousal Employment Questions and Approvals
  • Civil claims
  • SOFA Entitlements and Privileges
  • Country Entry & Visa Questions

Below is our contact information:
Commercial Phone: +61 2 6214 5804/5817
DSN: (315) 227-5679/5688
Organization Email: pacaf.jaol-e.canberra@us.af.mil
Location: US Embassy Canberra, Australia (Chancery Building, Room G36)

Where do I go?

FOR MEMBERS ASSIGNED TO UNITS WITHIN AUSTRALIA/NEW ZEALAND
Contact the US Embassy’s Judge Advocate Office via the following methods:
Commercial Phone: +61 2 6214 5804/3804
DSN: (315) 227-5670/5679/5687
Fax: +61 2 6273 3979
Organization Email: pacaf.jaol-e.canberra@us.af.mil
Location: US Embassy Canberra, Australia (Chancery Building, Room G36)

FOR MEMBERS ASSIGNED TO YOKOTA AIR BASE (JAPAN)
Contact the 374 AW/JA Office via the following methods:
DSN: (315) 225-8069/4926/4927
Organization Email: 374AW.JA.LegalAssistance@us.af.mil
Location: Bldg. 315, First Floor

SERVICES PROVIDED

Mailing Addresses

DPO Mailing Address
Office of the Staff Judge Advocate
U.S. Department of State
DPO AP 96549

Official Pouch Mailing Address
Office of the Staff Judge Advocate
7800 Canberra Place
Washington, DC 20521

Australia Post Mailing Address
Office of the Staff Judge Advocate
US Embassy Canberra
Moonah Place
Yarralumla, ACT 2600
All SOFA questions should be directed to this office.