Coast Guard members can refuse NJP and demand a court-martial instead, unless attached to or embarked on a vessel.
That choice can help or hurt you depending on the evidence and your command environment. Talk to us before you decide.
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When a client calls our dedication unprecedented, we know we did our job right. This Staff Sergeant needed an attorney who would stand by him at every stage, and that is exactly what he got. We do not just represent clients. We fight for them.
A Marine SSgt facing NJP at Camp Lejeune for an alleged Article 92 violation refused to back down. He demanded trial by court-martial. MJA got the matter resolved administratively and secured his pending E-7 promotion.
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A Marine SSgt at Camp Lejeune faced NJP for an alleged Article 92 violation. With our team, he refused NJP and demanded trial by court-martial. His command backed down, handled it administratively, and his E-7 promotion was restored.
Know your options before accepting NJP.
Yes. Military Justice Attorneys represents service members worldwide. Stationed overseas, deployed, or stateside, our team has the experience to defend you wherever duty takes you. Contact us to learn how we can help.
General MacArthur reminded us that no one understands the true cost of war like the soldier who fought it. Six decades later, that truth still holds. We are honored to stand behind every man and woman who has carried that weight in service to this country.
Today we honor Purple Heart Day. Since 1782, this medal has recognized service members wounded or lost in the line of duty. It stands for sacrifice, resilience, and the true cost of service. We remain committed to those who have given so much. Thank you for your service.
In honor of National Paralegal Day, we are proud to spotlight Lisa Young, our Senior Paralegal. With over 25 years of experience, Lisa focuses on Defense Base Act claims and builds lasting relationships with every client she serves. Thank you, Lisa!
Happy birthday to the U.S. Coast Guard.
Since 1790, they have stood watch over our coastlines and waterways, ready when it matters most. Thank you for your service and sacrifice.
In 2007, an Air Force Captain received a General discharge despite a court-martial that carried no punitive discharge. It followed him for 20 years.
We fought it through reconsideration and won. Fully Honorable. Case corrected.
We know how to win these cases. Reach out today.
A Court-Martial followed an Air Force officer for 20 years, standing between him and the recognition he earned.
We fought until the record reflected the man, not the mistake. The Board upgraded his discharge to fully Honorable.
It's never too late for justice. Contact us today.
Freedom is never free. Colonel Lewis Lee Millett Sr. earned the Medal of Honor through a fearless bayonet charge, one he saw not as extraordinary, but as duty. That same duty drives the service members we proudly stand behind.
Today marks the anniversary of the Korean War Armistice, signed July 27, 1953.
Men answered the call to defend a country they had never seen, for people they had never met. We honor everyone who served in Korea.
We are proud to stand behind those who stood for us.
Real strength is quiet. It's the calm in the room while the work gets done, and the readiness to escalate when needed.
We listen, prepare relentlessly, and raise our voice only when the situation demands it.
Our clients don't need us to be loud. They need us to be effective.
Your discharge does not have to be the final word. If it does not reflect the service you gave, there may be a path to change it. We have handled discharge upgrades at every level and know how to build a case that gets results. Contact us today.
Our attorneys are all former military officers who served on active duty.
We did not just study military law. We lived it. We know the pressure of command and exactly what is at stake when your career is on the line.
Call us and talk to someone who has stood where you stand.
"Mr. Hodge was relentless in his defense of me."
A Marine Corporal trusted us with his career, and we fought until he was cleared of all UCMJ charges.
That is what it means to fight for our clients. Facing military legal challenges? We are ready to fight for you.
Yes, you can retain civilian defense counsel while keeping your assigned military attorney. It adds experience, strategy, and preparation to your case.
Know your options when your career is on the line. Reach out to our office today.
Happy 250th Birthday, America. There is no greater honor than living in the land of the free. From all of us at Military Justice Attorneys, wishing you a safe and joyful Fourth of July. Here's to 250 more years of life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.
Meet Chip Hodge, Partner. A retired Marine Corps Lieutenant Colonel and trial attorney with nearly two decades as a judge advocate. He's advised General Officers and litigated the full spectrum of military offenses.
Chip knows the system and how to fight it.