The city’s Military Affairs and Veterans Department and Jacksonville Area Legal Aid are offering free Ask-A-Lawyer sessions.

Beginning Aug. 17, the events will be 9 a.m. to noon the third Thursday of each month in the department’s office suite at City Hall, 117 W. Duval St.

Topics include family law; housing, including landlord/tenant; probate and estates; contracts; consumer law, including debt and credit reporting; veterans benefits; military discharge upgrades; and security clearance defense.

Participating attorneys will not be accepting cases for representation, but will offer legal guidance and information about available resources.

Call 904-255-5550 to schedule an appointment.