Joseph L. Jordan is a former Army JAG who now defends Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen, Marines, Guardians, and Coast Guard personnel in General, Special, and Summary Courts-Martial worldwide. A ten-year Army veteran who served both as an enlisted soldier and officer, he worked as a prosecutor at Fort Cavazos (Fort Hood) and with the 2nd Infantry Division in Korea before establishing his private practice in 2011. He represents clients through every stage of the military justice process, including Article 32 hearings, criminal investigations by CID, NCIS, OSI, and CGIS, contested trials, and post-trial matters such as clemency and appeals. His practice also covers administrative separation boards, boards of inquiry, non-judicial punishment under Article 15, and security clearance cases.

Mr. Jordan’s approach is direct and trial-focused. He emphasizes early intervention, urging service members to seek legal counsel the moment they become subjects of investigation. By acting quickly, he helps preserve Article 31(b) rights, protect careers and benefits, and build a strong defense strategy. Clients may retain Jordan as lead civilian counsel while keeping their detailed military defense attorney, creating a combined defense team with maximum resources. Based in the Fort Cavazos and Killeen, Texas area, he travels worldwide to represent service members stationed in the United States, Europe, Asia-Pacific, the Middle East, Africa, and Latin America.

Contact: (888) 687-8517 | (254) 853-0064
Location: Fort Cavazos / Killeen, Texas — Worldwide representation

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Crisp and Associates Military Law is a veteran-owned law firm dedicated to defending U.S. service members worldwide in courts-martial and UCMJ proceedings. Located at 4031 North Front Street #200, Harrisburg, PA 17110, the firm represents Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen, and Marines facing charges ranging from Article 120 sexual offenses, drug crimes, and violent crimes to desertion, insubordination, and Article 118 murder charges. With attorneys who are former military personnel and veteran law enforcement officers, the firm blends courtroom advocacy with insider knowledge of military investigations by CID, NCIS, OSI, and CGIS.

Crisp and Associates provides full-spectrum representation, beginning with Article 32 hearings, forum selection, and pre-trial motions, through trial defense before summary, special, and general courts-martial. They also handle post-trial matters, clemency petitions, and appeals before the Army, Air Force, and Navy-Marine Corps Courts of Criminal Appeals, as well as the Court of Appeals for the Armed Forces (CAAF). Recognizing the high stakes—dishonorable discharge, confinement, loss of pay, VA benefits, and lifetime sex offender registration—the attorneys take an aggressive approach, emphasizing thorough preparation and worldwide availability. Their veteran-operated practice makes them a trusted choice for service members determined to safeguard their rights, careers, and futures.

Contact: (888) 991-7801
Crisp and Associates Military Law
4031 North Front Street #200, Harrisburg, PA 17110

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Tully Rinckey PLLC is a nationally recognized law firm providing aggressive defense for service members facing court-martial and UCMJ violations. With offices across the United States, including Albany, Buffalo, Rochester, Syracuse, Manhattan, White Plains, Washington, D.C., Houston, Austin, and Ladera Ranch, CA, the firm represents military clients stationed worldwide. Their attorneys are former JAG officers who have prosecuted and defended courts-martial and now use that experience as civilian counsel to balance the scales for service members accused of serious military offenses.

The defense team includes founding partner Greg T. Rinckey, Esq., along with decorated combat veterans and former senior JAGs such as Sean Timmons, Allison Weber, Tom Setser, and Brigadier General (Ret.) Harris Jay Kline. Collectively, they bring decades of courtroom and military leadership experience to cases involving sexual assault, desertion, insubordination, drug crimes, larceny, and manslaughter. The firm stresses that relying solely on an overworked, inexperienced military-appointed defense attorney can leave service members vulnerable. By engaging civilian counsel early—even during investigations—clients can invoke Article 31 rights, protect themselves against command pressure, and prepare an aggressive defense strategy.

Tully Rinckey attorneys are AV Preeminent-rated, AVVO Top-Rated, and Super Lawyers honorees, known for sharp cross-examination, challenging unlawful command influence, and building strong defenses at every stage. They offer 24/7 availability and confidential consultations to ensure that service members under investigation or charged with UCMJ violations receive immediate support.

Contact: (888) 970-1539
Tully Rinckey PLLC — Offices nationwide, serving U.S. military members worldwide

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Raiser, Kenniff & Lonstein is a New York–based law firm representing service members facing courts-martial and UCMJ violations. With offices at 87 Walker Street, 2nd Floor, New York, NY 10013 and 666 Old Country Road, Suite 509A, Garden City, NY 11530, the firm defends military personnel across all branches against charges ranging from sexual assault, theft, and violent crimes to military-specific offenses like desertion, insubordination, and failure to obey orders. The attorneys bring over 100 years of combined experience, reinforced by a strong support team and a deep understanding of both military and civilian trial practice.

The partners, who are former New York prosecutors and combat veterans, emphasize that court-martial trials differ significantly from civilian proceedings. Service members cannot rely on plea bargains, and convictions require only a three-fourths panel agreement rather than a unanimous jury verdict. This means defense strategy must be more aggressive, evidence challenges must be precise, and trial advocacy must aim for outright acquittal. Known for attentive service and tailored strategies, the firm has earned recognition from Martindale-Hubbell, U.S. News & World Report, and Avvo. Their commitment is to protect the reputation, freedom, and future of military members accused under the UCMJ.

Contact: (888) 646-0025
Raiser, Kenniff & Lonstein
Manhattan: 87 Walker Street, 2nd Floor, New York, NY 10013
Garden City: 666 Old Country Road, Suite 509A, Garden City, NY 11530

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McCormack & McCormack is a Virginia Beach–based law firm representing service members worldwide facing court-martial and military criminal charges. Located at 641 Lynnhaven Parkway, Suite 201, Virginia Beach, VA 23452, the firm provides aggressive, no-nonsense defense for Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen, and Marines accused of offenses under the Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ). With the reported conviction rate in military courts near 90%, the attorneys emphasize disciplined trial preparation, sharp cross-examination, and persuasive courtroom advocacy to secure acquittals and protect careers. They represent clients in special courts-martial, general courts-martial, and appeals, guiding service members from investigation to trial and post-trial review.

The team combines extensive military legal knowledge with decades of contested litigation experience. Their approach includes challenging command-driven prosecutions, exploiting evidentiary weaknesses, and ensuring that every client’s rights are upheld. McCormack & McCormack stresses that whether a service member is guilty or innocent, the firm’s commitment remains the same: provide the strongest possible defense to protect rank, benefits, freedom, and future opportunities. Known for numerous acquittals before both judges and juries, the firm offers 24/7 availability and free case evaluations, making them a trusted choice for those determined to fight back in military court.

Contact: (888) 490-0876
McCormack & McCormack
641 Lynnhaven Parkway, Suite 201, Virginia Beach, VA 23452

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Daniel Conway & Associates is a nationally recognized military defense law firm representing service members in courts-martial, appeals, separation boards, and discharge review boards. Based in Virginia, the team provides worldwide defense for Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen, Marines, and Coast Guard members facing charges under the Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ). With more than 100 years of combined legal experience, the attorneys handle every type of court-martial — Summary, Special, and General — and have defended clients in cases ranging from AWOL and drug offenses to sexual assault, larceny, and homicide. The firm emphasizes rapid response, client-focused strategy, and deep knowledge of military law to protect the careers, reputations, and freedoms of service members under investigation or trial.

The practice is led by Daniel Conway, a former Marine staff sergeant and captain, author, and respected military law authority. He is joined by Brian Pristera (former Army JAG) and Joseph Galli (former Army officer), each bringing courtroom and trial advocacy expertise. Their representation spans pre-trial Article 32 hearings, trial litigation, sentencing advocacy, and post-trial appeals. Known for frequent media coverage and a record of favorable case outcomes, the firm offers 24/7 availability and free initial consultations to service members worldwide.

Contact: (833) 934-8265
Daniel Conway & Associates
Virginia, USA — Serving military members globally

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The Law Office of Peter Kageleiry, Jr. focuses on military court-martial appeals for Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen, Marines, and Guardians. A retired lieutenant colonel and former Senior Appellate Attorney at the Army Defense Appellate Division, Mr. Kageleiry brings decades of UCMJ experience to post-trial relief, record-of-trial error spotting, and strategic briefing. He handles appeals from convictions under Articles 120 and other punitive articles, targeting reversible legal errors, improper instructions, unlawful searches, and evidentiary defects while pursuing sentence relief, dismissal of specifications, or full reversal when warranted.

Clients receive end-to-end appellate representation: issue preservation, transcript and exhibit audits, appellate briefs to the Service Courts of Criminal Appeals, petitions to the Court of Appeals for the Armed Forces, and targeted motions for new trials or sentence reassessment. The practice emphasizes individualized strategies rather than volume processing, coordinating with trial defense to surface mitigation and post-trial materials. Appellate timelines are lengthy, but disciplined case building matters at each step.

Contact: ‪(757) 504-2815
Address: 4445 Corporation Lane, Suite 173, Virginia Beach, VA 23462
Service Area: Worldwide representation for U.S. service members seeking to appeal a court-martial conviction or pursue post-trial relief under the UCMJ.

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JAG Defense is a military criminal defense firm focused on courts-martial and related actions under the UCMJ. The team is led by founding attorney Grover H. Baxley with Jill Thomas, a former military judge and Assistant U.S. Attorney. Primary office: 4445 Corporation Lane, Virginia Beach, VA 23462. Phone: 877-222-4199. Additional locations in Norfolk, VA and Cataumet, MA. The firm defends service members worldwide at Summary, Special, and General Courts-Martial, from initial investigation and forum selection through trial and sentencing. Core case types include murder and assault, Article 120 sex offenses, child-pornography and internet crimes, BAH fraud and larceny, desertion and AWOL, and drug and urinalysis cases. Counsel prepare clients for Article 32 preliminary hearings, litigate motions to suppress searches and statements, challenge unlawful command influence, and execute disciplined cross-examination to protect reasonable-doubt standards. Post-trial, they handle appeals, discharge upgrades, and collateral consequences that affect rank, pay, retirement, and security clearances. If you have been notified of pending court-martial action, JAG Defense provides rapid case triage, evidence review, and strategy to safeguard your reputation, livelihood, and freedom.

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Cave & Freeburg, LLP is a veteran-owned law firm dedicated exclusively to defending service members at court-martial. Led by Philip D. Cave and Nathan P. Freeburg, the firm is based at 1629 K St NW #300, Washington, DC 20006. With more than 65 years of combined military law experience, these attorneys focus on protecting the rights of those accused of violating the Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ). Court-martial cases often determine the fate of a service member’s career, reputation, and benefits, making skilled representation essential when facing such high-stakes trials.

Attorney Philip D. Cave has defended service members worldwide in cases involving Article 120 sexual assault, desertion, drug charges, fraud, and other serious UCMJ violations. His approach includes challenging unlawful command influence, scrutinizing evidence, and ensuring that each client receives a fair trial under strict military procedures. Courts-martial mirror federal criminal courts in complexity, and the penalties can include confinement, forfeiture of pay, reduction in rank, and mandatory registration for certain offenses. By combining deep knowledge of military justice with relentless advocacy, Cave & Freeburg, LLP provides service members with a strong defense against the government’s case.

Phone: 703-298-9562 | Toll Free: 800-401-1583

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