The Office of Legal Counsel (BUPERS-00J) serves as the principal advisor and staff assistant to the Deputy Chief of Naval Personnel (DEPCHNAVPERS)/Commander, Navy Personnel Command (COMNAVPERSCOM) concerning the interpretation and application of law and policy. BUPERS-00J provides legal advice to Bureau of Naval Personnel (BUPERS) Millington, Navy Personnel Command (NAVPERSCOM), subordinate activities, and the fleet on military personnel law.
 
We have established an e-mail account to receive field inquiries from Staff Judge Advocates, Legal Officers, and Defense Counsel to provide more streamlined assistance on legal issues within our cognizance. Please direct those questions to:
BUPERS-00J@navy.mil

NOTE: Our office does not provide individual legal assistance services, including advice or representation on matters such as estate planning, family law, immigration, taxes, landlord-tenant issues, or military benefits. For questions regarding such matters, please contact your Region Legal Service Office (RLSO).