Legal Counsel

Office of Legal Counsel
(PERS 00J)

The Office of Legal Counsel (BUPERS-00J) serves as the principal advisor and staff assistant to the Deputy Chief of Naval Personnel/Commander, Navy Personnel Command concerning the interpretation and application of law and policy.  BUPERS-00J provides legal advice to Bureau of Naval Personnel Millington, Navy Personnel Command, 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.  Until our e-mail address is updated, please continue to direct all questions to BUPERS-00J@navy.mil.

NOTE: BUPERS-00J 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).