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Trial Defense Services 

 
Mission
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Our primary mission is to provide trial defense services to California National Guard (CNG) soldiers.  The 22nd Legal Support Organization (22nd LSO) of the United States Army Reserve (USAR) assigns defense counsel for all California Army National Guard and Army Reserve soldiers in California.

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Policy
California National Guard TDS operates under the Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) between the CNG and the 22nd LSO.  The MOA mandates that all requests for counsel must go through the 22nd LSO.  Soldiers needing legal advice or representation for an Article 15, administrative separation, court-martial, letter of reprimand,  AR 15-6 investigation or any other military justice matter should request counsel through the 22nd LSO by the methods described below.

Requesting Counsel Using the Internet

The preferred method for requesting legal advice or representation is to submit a Request for Counsel through the 22nd LSO website by clicking the "Request for Counsel" link at the top of that website.  Another way to find the 22nd LSO website is to type " jagcnet 22nd lso" using a search engine like Google.
You may access also access the "Request for Counsel" page on the 22nd LSO website by click on the following link:  Request for Counsel 

Requesting Counsel By Telephone

If a soldier is unable to access the 22nd LSO through the Internet, then the soldier may also contact the 22nd LSO by telephone by using one of the numbers below.  It is likely that a soldier will have to leave a voicemail message at these telephone numbers.  A representative at the 22nd LSO will reply to the message.
  • Dial 1-877-432-9028 to get the automated telephone system.  Press 1 then enter extension 4146.
  • Dial 1-972-343-4146 for the 22nd LSO office for assignment of counsel.
  • Contact Through the California National Guard TDS Office

    If a soldier has made a request through the 22nd LSO website or by telephone to the 22nd LSO at the above numbers, and has not been contacted by defense counsel within 72 hours, then the soldier should contact the California National Guard TDS Team office in Sacramento at 916-854-3496.  The California National Guard TDS Team is not authorized to assign defense counsel but under the circumstances described above will assist soldiers in processing requests for counsel.

    TDS Document Library
    The information listed below is to provide a general overview of military nonjudicial punishment and administrative actions for the soldier.  The information provided is for reference purposes only.
     Article_15.doc

    Chapter7.doc

    Chapter8.doc

    Chapter9.doc

    Chapter11.doc

    Chapter12.doc

    Chapter13.doc

    Chapter15.doc

    Chapter16.doc

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