U.S. Coast Guard Judge Advocate General Employee Directory
Law PracticeDistrict of Columbia, United States11-50 Employees
The U.S. Coast Guard Judge Advocate General (CGJAG) provides legal services across the full spectrum of Coast Guard missions, supporting the legal needs of Coast Guard personnel and operations to promote lawful, efficient, and safe execution of duties. Located in Washington, DC, CGJAG operates within the law practice sector as part of the U.S. Coast Guard, a branch of the Armed Forces that protects public safety, the environment, and U.S. economic interests across ports, waterways, coastlines, and international waters. The organization is composed to serve Coast Guard personnel and their missions by delivering expert legal services that align with the service’s operational objectives. Recent activity highlights ongoing infrastructure and facilities enhancements within the Coast Guard, including construction and expansion projects at Kodiak Base in Alaska, reflecting broader investments in Coast Guard capacity and support facilities. The Coast Guard itself functions as a key element of national security, with a broad mandate across maritime regions, and CGJAG’s role is to ensure legal frameworks and guidance support this mandate.