The Law Office of Jocelyn C. Stewart is a specialized military criminal defense firm dedicated to representing service members facing allegations under the Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ). Led by a retired Lieutenant Colonel and former JAG attorney, the firm stands out for its insider knowledge of military legal systems and its unwavering commitment to protecting clients’ careers, freedom, and reputations.
With extensive experience in high-stakes military cases, the firm employs a proactive, strategic approach to defense, often engaging early in investigations to “shape the battlefield” in the client’s favor. They serve active-duty members across all branches, specializing in complex cases involving sexual assault, homicide, fraud, administrative separations, and security clearance issues. Their team is known for vigorous advocacy, candid counsel, and a deep understanding of both legal and military culture.
Services Offered
- Criminal justice attorney services
- Law firm representation
- Legal services for military members
- Military criminal defense
- Pending investigations defense
- Suspension / relief of command representation
- Command climate investigations
- Commander Directed Investigations (CDI)
- Command investigations
- Sexual harassment investigations defense
- Equal opportunity investigations defense
- Defense Office of Hearings and Appeals representation
- Inspector General (IG) investigations defense
- Rebuttals to letters of reprimand
- Rebuttals and comments to negative evaluations
- Administrative separation boards for enlisted members
- Officer elimination boards / boards of inquiry for officers
- Responding to derogatory findings
- Removal of derogatory information
- Security clearance denials defense
- Nonjudicial punishment defense
- Grade determination at retirement
- Military medical credentialing actions
- Courts-martial defense
- Sexual assault cases
- Assault cases
- Homicide cases
- Drug cases
- Larceny & fraud cases
- Court-martial appeals
- Veterans legal issues
- VA claims appeals
- Upgrade military discharge
- Correction of military records
- Lawsuits in federal court
- Trial consultation
- Military administrative processes
The firm serves military members at bases nationwide, including Washington, Alaska, North Carolina, and Virginia, as well as OCONUS locations such as South Korea, Japan, Germany, and Italy. Their team is equipped to handle cases for all service branches and offers resources including bilingual support and extensive multimedia legal education materials.
