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Illinois Army and Air National Guard
Judge Advocate General's Office
Legal Resources |
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This web site is
primarily intended to be a resource for Illinois Army and Air National
Guard personnel, as well as their families. The material is for general
information only and should not be considered as legal authority. For
specific legal advice, you should contact an attorney.
Legal Assistance for Soldiers
and Airman
Illinois National Guard judge advocates provide legal
assistance to military personnel, retirees and their qualified
dependents in accordance with applicable Army and Air Force legal
assistance regulations. Legal assistance available to traditional
(part-time, M-Day Soldiers) National Guard Soldiers/Airmen primarily
consists of:
- Pre-mobilization legal planning
- Preparation of simple wills and powers of attorney
- Briefing and counseling on the Soldiers and
Sailors' Civil Relief Act of 1940
- Reemployment Rights
Traditional Guard
Soldiers/Airmen seeking legal assistance services should contact their
command's legal office. Legal Assistance is by appointment only. For
information on making an appointment, contact the Illinois Department of
Military Affairs, Judge Advocate General's office by phone at
217-761-3510, DSN: 555-3510, or
e-mail.
Illinois National Guard judge advocates cannot
represent service members in criminal or civil courts.
Illinois Army National Guard (ILARNG) Judge Advocate
General's Corps
Currently comprised of 16 attorneys and
enlisted support personnel, assigned to the four major commands of the
ILARNG: Joint Force Headquarters (JFHQ-IL), 404
th
Maneuver Enhancement Brigade (Chicago),
108th
Sustainment Brigade (Chicago), and the 33
rd Brigade Combat Team (Urbana).
Illinois Air National Guard (ILANG) Judge Advocate
General's Department
Currently authorized 9 attorneys, assigned to
the Headquarters of the ILANG (Springfield) and its 3 operational units:
183rd
Fighter Wing (Springfield),
126th
Air Refueling Wing (Scott Air Force Base),
and
182nd
Airlift Wing (Peoria).
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