Worldwide Legal Services
We provide authoritative and timely legal counsel in the areas of national security law, military justice, administrative law, and Sailor and family legal support.
Admiralty & Claims Division
The Admiralty and Claims Division has worldwide responsibility for processing different types of claims under various statutes and regulations, including claims filed under the Camp Lejeune Justice Act of 2022.
Good Order & Discipline
Our military justice practice ensures good order and discipline, protects the rights of all parties, and instills public confidence in the judicial process.
Sea Service Legal Training
We train Sea Service leaders and legal support personnel in the legal aspects of command and staff duties and train uniformed and civilian legal professionals to deliver quality legal services and promote justice.
Uniformed Lawyers & Legalman
Our Navy is manned by the most capable personnel who have ever served. We are always looking for new legal talent with varied perspectives and innovative ideas.
Library
Visit our extensive online catalog of documents and references related to the practice of military law.
Looking for legal services?
Do you need legal representation? Are you seeking information or advice about your legal rights or property? You may want to consult a licensed attorney. Please use the selections below to locate your local legal office.
Legal Services
That Accelerate America’s Advantage At Sea
America is a maritime nation, and the U.S. Navy protects our country – our economy, security, and way of life – at sea. Alongside our allies and partners, the Navy keeps waterways open and free, deters conflict, and, when called upon, wins in combat. The Navy JAG Corps delivers full-spectrum legal services that enable naval and joint operations and support our national defense. Whether at sea or ashore, our global team of legal experts are ready to meet the warfighting challenges of today and tomorrow.
Our Four Practice Areas
National Security Law
Military Justice
Administrative Law
Sailor and Family Legal Services
Learn more about criminal law proceedings.
Read court dockets, filings, and records that are publicly available in accordance with Department of Navy policy. View and search court records from the Navy-Marine Corps Trial Judiciary, Navy-Marine Corps Court of Criminal Appeals, and the United States Coast Guard.
JAG Corps Careers
Find a career path based on your skills and interests.
Are you interested in becoming a uniformed attorney?
Practice law, support the Navy, and serve our nation ashore and at sea.
Are you currently serving in the Navy?
Work under the supervision of attorneys, preparing and processing legal documents.
Are you ready to support Sailors and Marines?
Work alongside judge advocates and legalmen.
Are you current or prior active duty?
Support the Navy's legal mission and balance patriotic duty and personal commitments.
Take your career to the next level!
If you want to distinguish your career in law by changing the world, start with America’s Navy. From assisting Sailors with wills and powers of attorney, to negotiating international agreements, the Navy offers world-influencing career possibilities for law school graduates, as well as positions that earn college credit for those interested in the legal profession.