The Dover Air Force Base Area Defense Counsel (ADC) provides free representation to Airmen on matters ranging from the Air Force Office of Special Investigations (OSI)and Security Forces Investigations, Administrative Discharges, and Court-Martials. 

Many Airmen join the military for the privilege to serve, live overseas and  receive a free   education.  However, these possibilities and benefits are put at risk when an airman   receives a piece of administrative paperwork, such as an Article 15 or Letter of   Counseling (LOC).  Rather than feeling like they must fight alone, the Dover AFB ADC is   ready to fight.  Although the ADC is ready to assist, they cannot reach out to Airmen.   Airmen have to contact the office and request representation.

 The legal advice provided by the ADC is privileged and confidential.  Also, because the   ADC is a tenant unit that falls outside of the chain of command of the 436th Airlift Wing   and 512th Airlift Wing, the ADC can provide independent representation to protect   Airmen’s rights and ensure any adverse action served on an airman is fair and legally sufficient.

 

 

262 Chad Street, Suite 213

Dover AFB, DE 19902

Monday-Friday Walk-In Hours (0900-1500) *Hours may very due to staff availability.*

Online Appointment Scheduling Now Available

We’re pleased to announce that our new online appointment system is now live!

Clients can now conveniently schedule appointments online  ahead of time.  If you prefer, you're still welcome to call or email our office directly to make an appointment.

  • Phone: (302) 677-6995 / DSN: 445-6995
  • Email: 436awadc.adc@us.af.mil
  • If immediate ADC assistance is required, please call the Defense Paralegal duty cell at (302) 242-0350

 

     

Capt Mendel Taub                                   

 Area Defense Counsel   

SSgt Ayana Clarke

 Defense Paralegal  

Our Mission

To protect individual rights by ensuring the independent and zealous representation of Airmen and Guardians who face military justice and adverse administrative actions. 

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We are here to help you!

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    Services to Clients

    Adverse Administrative Actions

    ·       Administrative Discharges

    ·       Administrative Demotions

    ·       LOCs, LOAs, LORs, UIFs, Control Rosters

    UCMJ Proceedings

    ·       Article 15/ Nonjudicial Punishments

    ·       Courts-Martial

    ·       Pretrial Confinement Hearings

    ·       Post-Trial Processing, including Clemency

    Ongoing Criminal Investigations

    Miscellaneous other Services



Tools to cope with stress

1. Legal troubles are often very stressful, but there are a number of healthy ways to cope with this stress. There are a number of agencies that can help you develop the skills you may need to cope effectively. I have listed some of them below. Before using any of these services, I recommend you talk with me first about the best service to use for your particular situation. Depending on which one you use, what you say may not be confidential.

a. Chaplains/Clergy (insert local contact info) have confidentiality (like my office) and are trained to help you with the problems you are facing, including spiritual counseling. There is an absolute privilege for all information confided in a chaplain or clergy as a formal act of conscience or faith.

b. Military One Source (MOS) (1-800-342-9647) provides telephonic, online, and face-toface counseling. https://www.militaryonesource.mil/non-medical-counseling/

c. Military Family Life Counselor (MFLC) (insert local contact number) are licensed counselors that assist service members and their families with deployment adjustments, stress management, issues related to PCS, relationships, problems at work, grieving, and more. (insert web address for local MFLC; this can be found on your installation’s FSS webpage)

d. Base Mental Health (insert local contact info) provides licensed psychologists, psychiatrists, and social workers. In addition to you seeking services on your own initiative, if certain individuals, including your First Sergeant or me, believe you are a danger to yourself, we can recommend to your commander that you be referred for a mental health evaluation under the Limited Privilege for Suicide Prevention (LPSP) Program.

e. National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (NSPL): If you are ever feeling desperate, alone or hopeless you can call the NSPL at 988 or 1-800-273-TALK (8255). NSPL is a free, confidential, 24-hour hotline available to anyone in suicidal crisis or emotional distress. http://www.suicidepreventionlifeline.org/

2. REMEMBER: You are a valuable person and member of the Department of the Air Force Family. We are committed to providing you services and support during this stressful time. If you have any questions concerning this information, please call me at DSN 445-6996 or Commercial (302) 677-6995.