Military Law Center is a specialized legal practice dedicated to defending active duty service members and veterans facing military and civilian legal challenges. With a focus on court-martial defense and administrative military actions, the firm stands out for its worldwide representation and dual expertise in both military and civilian justice systems.
Founded in 1987, the firm leverages the extensive experience of its attorneys, including a retired USMC Lieutenant Colonel and a former Marine Corps Judge Advocate, to provide seamless legal support across jurisdictions. They cater specifically to military personnel and veterans, offering aggressive defense strategies for cases involving UCMJ violations, administrative separations, security clearances, and concurrent civilian charges.
Services Offered
- Court-Martial Defense
- Administrative Separation Boards
- Board of Corrections
- Board of Inquiry (BOI)
- Military DNA Expungements
- Negative Counseling Rebuttals
- Non-Judicial Punishment
- USMC PAC Order Appeals
- Security Clearance Appeals
- UCMJ Investigations
- Article 32 Preliminary Hearings
- Court-Martial Appeals
- Clemency and Parole Boards
- Combat-Related Special Compensation
- Military Discharge Upgrades
- PTSD Discharge Upgrades
- Veterans Treatment Court Representation
- Fix Military Records
- Civilian Criminal Defense (DUI, domestic violence, etc.)
- Defense against Military Specific Offenses including:
- Article 85 | Desertion
- Article 86 | UA/AWOL
- Article 89 | Disrespect Toward Superior Commissioned Officer
- Article 90 | Willfully Disobeying Superior Commissioned Officer
- Article 91 | Insubordinate Conduct
- Article 92 | Failure to Obey Order or Regulation
- Article 93 | Cruelty and Maltreatment
- Article 93a | Prohibited Activities with Military Recruit
- Article 107 | False Official Statement
- Article 108 | Military Property Offenses
- Article 109 | Non-Military Property Offenses
- Article 111 | Leaving Scene of Vehicle Accident
- Article 112 | Drunkenness and Incapacity Offenses
- Article 112a | Drug Offenses
- Article 113 | DUI Charges
- Article 114 | Endangerment Offenses
- Article 115 | Communicating Threats
- Article 120 | Sexual Offenses
- Article 120b | Rape and Sexual Assault of a Child
- Article 120c | Sexual Misconduct
- Article 121 | Larceny and Wrongful Appropriation
- Article 121a | Fraudulent Use of Credit/Debit Cards
- Article 122 | Robbery
- Article 122a | Receiving Stolen Property
- Article 125 | Kidnapping
- Article 126 | Arson
- Article 127 | Extortion
- Article 128 | Assault Charges
- Article 128b | Domestic Violence
- Article 129 | Burglary; Unlawful Entry
- Article 133 | Conduct Unbecoming
- Article 134 | Fraternization
- Article 134 | Extramarital Sexual Conduct (Adultery)
- Article 134 | Sexual Harassment
- Article 134 | Child Pornography
- Article 134 | Indecent Conduct
The firm provides worldwide representation for military cases and local representation in San Diego and Southern California for civilian matters, ensuring comprehensive legal support for clients across all branches of the armed forces.
