The Thirteenth Coast Guard District Legal Office provides command advice and legal counsel to all operational units within the Thirteenth District area of responsibility as well as the District Commander. The Staff Judge Advocate and staff are experts in Coast Guard organic authorities and all disciplines of law essential to support Coast Guard missions. The Thirteenth Coast Guard Legal Office is also responsible for aiding commands in in the furtherance of good order and discipline through adjudication of non-judicial punishment and prosecution of Uniform Military Code of Justice violations. The legal staff includes five active duty attorneys, one civilian legal assistance attorney, four reserve attorneys, and three support personnel.