Camp Pendleton Military Attorney

Military Attorney Camp Pendleton

At The Federal Practice Group, a military attorney Camp Pendleton has decades of experience in military law. We know the procedures, laws, and ways of the military, and can fight on your behalf. Our education began on the field, and this has given us a unique perspective of how things work, and how to gain respect in the military courtroom. Whether you have been court-martial or are facing other legal matters as an active duty, retired, or reserve military service man or woman, you have the right to retain legal representation.

As a military attorney, we implement a fearless determination that is recommended by our colleagues. Equipped to handle military matters of all magnitudes, we have helped clients in the United States, as well as, those who are stationed in other countries. With state of the art technology, we often work remotely through video and teleconferencing. However, we are also able to travel when needed. Rest assured, we are familiar with challenges and complex matters and we won’t let them get in the way of your freedom and your future.

Our Experience

Military cases are tough and incomparable to civilian cases. A military attorney from The Federal Practice Group will have the tenacity, knowledge, skills, and strategy you need to fight your case. We are recognized for having faced and conquered some tough odds. Our experience is vast, and includes:

• Court martial
• UCMJ representation
• Discharge upgrades
• Board of correction of records
• Military academy disenrollment
• AWOL defense
• USERRA issues
• Correction of military records
• Disability retirement
• General representation
• Military appeals

If you would like to talk with a military attorney, please complete the form on this site, or call our office.

Know Your Rights

When you have been charged as a member of the military, your freedom, job, and reputation will be vulnerable. At The Federal Practice Group a military attorney from our team has provided legal counsel to numerous servicemen and women. Part of this counsel includes educating the client about their rights which are as follows:

• You do not have to make a statement to anyone, this includes your commander.
• It is your right to speak with an attorney, regardless of having been charged with a crime.
• You have the right to have your attorney at your side whenever you do talk.
• It is your right to refuse consent to a search.
• You can refuse a polygraph test.

Many military convictions are the result of statements or confessions made to agents or investigators during an interrogation. If you are being asked to give a statement, you should consult a military attorney immediately. If you ask for this, the interrogation must legally stop. This is the only way that an interrogation can cease.

Remember, these are your rights. Even if you are innocent, you should always exercise these rights because you CAN. Talk with a military attorney now.

When You Need a Military Attorney

If you are an active service member and have been charged with a crime, you need an experienced Camp Pendleton military attorney to represent you in your court-martial and other legal proceedings. The Federal Practice Group can also protect your rights if you find yourself in a legal situation that could end badly if you proceed on your own. If you agree to a plea deal without legal counsel, it may not be the best deal for you but you won’t know that. The wrong decision can have long term negative ramifications.

If you choose to have a free military lawyer represent you, they may not have the interest or resources to fully protect your rights. When you hire a military attorney from our firm, you can be confident that you will be an active participant in your own defense. You will be apprised of all your options and you will have an experienced and skilled litigator by your side.

We Protect the Rights of Military Service Members

There are many reasons why service members may require the legal services of a trusted military attorney. The Federal Practice Group can represent you if you have been charged with a crime of any kind, including the following:

• Sexual crime. If you have been accused of sexual assault or another type of sexual crime, contact us. From the moment we take your case, we will begin protecting your right to a fair judicial process.
• Violent crime. Whether you are accused of hurting a civilian or a fellow service member, you will need top-notch legal representation. The risk of a guilty verdict is too high to trust your defense to a free military lawyer who will have little invested in your outcome.
• Non-judicial punishment such as Mast, Summary Court-Martial, Office Hours, or Article 15.
• Special or General Court-Martial

Call The Federal Practice Group First

If any of the following scenarios have occurred, before you agree to anything, call us first. As a client of The Federal Practice Group, your best interests will be protected. Talk to our military attorney immediately if any of the following is true for you:

• You are under investigation but you have no idea why or what their focus is, and you cannot get any information about your situation from your superiors.
• You have been asked for your permission to search your personal vehicle, your computer, your home, your locker, or other private property.
• You have been strongly advised or requested to write a signed statement about your version of events.
• You signed a sworn statement against your will or when you did not understand the possible repercussions of signing that statement.
• Your Judge Advocate General’s Corps lawyer insists that you agree to a dishonorable discharge though you wish to continue serving your country and you are innocent of the accusation against you.
• You have been advised to take a polygraph test.
• You are being promised a deal to settle the charge against you but they refuse to put their offer into writing.

Experiencing Discrimination in the Federal Workplace

When you go to work you should not come to expect a colleague or your employer to discriminate against you. When this happens in the federal workforce, you may feel unsafe coming to work, you may feel that you will not get a promotion you have earned, or you may feel that you are being forced to leave without technically getting fired.

If any of these are the case or if there is some other way that someone is discriminating against you as a federal employee, you should feel safe coming to the federal employee attorneys at The Federal Practice Group. We understand that this is a difficult situation and you may feel that your career is on the line, but you should not be disrespected or discriminated against when you are at work. Call now for a consultation on your case. 

Are there any laws that protect against discrimination?

Yes, there are laws that protect federal employees from discrimination, including Title VII of the Civil Rights Act. This protects employees as well as job applicants from being discriminated against based on:

• Sex
• Race
• Color
• National Origin, and
• Religion

Thus, if you believe your employer is treating you differently than other employees based on one of these factors, you have the right to fight against it. You may experience discrimination from the very beginning, including:

• The recruitment process
• The hiring process
• Employment
• Wages
• Reviews

Examples of Discrimination and Harassment 

There are many common forms of discrimination and harassment. In some instances, your colleagues or employer may believe they are simply joking around. An example of a hostile work environment could include racial and ethnic slurs or sexist jokes. If you begin to feel uncomfortable or don’t feel safe coming into work, you have the right to speak with a federal employee attorney about your situation. 

What kind of damages can I win?

You may not be sure what kind of damages you could win in this type of suit, but back pay is a common type. This means that if you believe your salary, wages, or benefits were compromised because your employer discriminated against you, you could receive the money that was owed to you. It is also possible to receive compensatory damages. These types of damages are awarded for things such as pain and suffering, emotional distress, and even loss of future wages. 

Can I be awarded punitive damages?

Yes, it is possible to be awarded punitive damages, but this would be reserved for extremely serious cases where your employer was reckless in the way they discriminated against you or did so with malice. 

Being the victim of discrimination is not only uncomfortable and awkward, but it can lead to harassment, hostile work environments, and hate crimes. If you have been the victim of harassment or discrimination at your federal workplace, please contact the federal employee attorneys at The Federal Practice Group now. 

See How We Can Help You

When you are charged with a crime and work in the military, you may wish you had an easy list of things you should and should not do. While it is not always so simple, we can help tell you some of the things to do (and avoid doing) when you have been charged with a crime in the military. It is important to know that everything you do from here on out is incredibly important and can affect how your case turns out. If you want to learn more about what to do when you are charged with a crime, give our office a call and see how we can help.

• Know your rights. When the person in charge who arrested you wants to start asking you questions, they probably read you your rights. This is your opportunity to stop talking and wait for your attorney. While you may be tempted to defend yourself and explain your side of the story, they can use what you say against you. Don’t waive your right to an attorney and call our office as soon as you can.

• Don’t consent to searching. You may think that cooperating with a search will help you and look better for you. However, you have the right to tell them to get a search warrant before they do anything. Speak with your lawyer if you want to show the law enforcement agent something without giving them the right to search your things or your property. 

• Remember to be polite. We understand. This is not the ideal situation and no one wants to be on the receiving end of criminal charges. However, they will be examining your every word and move and if you are not polite or respectful, they may say you resisted or were not being cooperative. You can still wait for your attorney while being respectful to the authorities around you. 

• Keep the conversation open with your attorney. Whoever you choose to use as your attorney, make sure you are kept in the loop and know what is going on. You want to know that you and your attorney are on the same page, that you have given your attorney all the necessary information, and that you have a larger understanding of what you expect to get out of their services. 

The Federal Practice Group has represented the Navy, Marines, Army, Airforce, Coast Guard, and Reserve service members. Regardless of what you are facing, we are here to help you. Call today to get started on a defense strategy that is durable, aggressive, and protects your rights. A Camp Pendleton attorney for military law is ready to help you, so reach out to us now for assistance.