Military Law Lawyers and Attorneys

Military law attorneys represent service members and veterans: courts-martial and Article 15 non-judicial punishment, administrative separation and discharge boards, security clearance revocation, discharge upgrade petitions, correction of military records, VA disability claims and appeals, and the effect of military service on family law matters.

Military justice is a separate legal system with its own code, procedures and appellate courts. Deadlines in administrative proceedings are short, and the consequences — characterisation of discharge, benefits eligibility, career — outlast the case.

Before you hire

• You may have appointed military defence counsel; civilian counsel can appear alongside them.
• Ask about experience with your branch and with the specific proceeding, whether that is a court-martial, a board or a VA appeal.
• For family matters, ask about the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act and the rules on dividing military retired pay.

Criminal law and government and administrative law cover parallel civilian work.