San Diego Military Defense Attorneys

Helping Military Members find Justice since 1978.

Start with a Free Consultation

Choosing a Military Lawyer is an important decision. Our firm has the skills to address your legal needs and help point you in the right direction for assistance with your legal matter.

San Diego Court Martial Military Lawyer – An Overview of Military Defense

Handling Military Law Matters with our Military Defense Attorney in San Diego CA The military has its own justice system, its own judges, and its own rules for conducting trials. Our San Diego court martial military lawyer works from outside the system to protect your rights within the system. We are prepared to represent clients in general and special court martial as well as advise clients regarding administrative discharges, non-judicial punishment, or captain’s mast. Often, a case charged as a general court-martial can be reduced to a special or summary court-martial after an Article 32 preliminary examination by an investigating officer.

Military personnel can be charged with criminal offenses in both civilian court and military court, which are two separate Justice Systems. A conviction in either court system will ruin your military career.

Hiring civilian attorneys outside the military system is smart. Hire carefully and look for experience with the Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ) as well as the civilian courts. You need an aggressive defense in all civilian or military proceedings.

We can help defend you in a wide range of military law matters, including:

  • Sexual Assault, Sexual Harassment, Rape, Other Sex-related Charges

  • Adultery

  • Desertion

  • AWOL

  • Officer misconduct

  • Positive Urine tests

  • DUI

  • False-positive drug cases

  • All UCMJ charges

  • Homicide

Our attorneys try court-martial cases, many of them leading to findings of “Not Guilty”, others leading to findings and resulting punishments far less severe than the government’s best and last settlement offer.

Military Defense Practice Areas

In addition to Military Defense, we handle a diverse range of criminal defense and personal injury matters for our clients in San Diego County, and across California. Whether you were arrested for a DUI, want to expunge your criminal record, or were injured by someone else, we will work tirelessly to resolve your case.

Contact an Experienced San Diego Military Defense Lawyer

If you are in the service and have been charged with a crime in a military or civilian court, please contact Coastal Legal Center for a free initial consultation.

Start with a Free Consultation

Choosing a Military Lawyer is an important decision. Our firm has the skills to address your legal needs and help point you in the right direction for assistance with your legal matter.

We Fight for Our Clients

Aggressive Representation

Our attorneys work tirelessly to build strong legal strategies and present convincing arguments to judges and juries.

Track Record of Success

We produce positive outcomes for many of our clients, whether they're facing jail time or dealing with an accident injury.

Cost-Effective Rates

Our firm believes everyone deserves effective legal assistance and offers cost-effective rates, and flat rate fees for legal services.

Personal Approach

We take the time to fully understand every case and provide a professional and supportive environment to reduce client stress.

Thorough Research

Our highly effective team regularly works with experts to gain key information and challenge the other side's claims.

Excellent Reviews

5-star reviews show our attorneys are widely respected by their clients for their high success rate and ethical standards.

Client Reviews

“There are truly No Words to express how my Attorney Jerry Bodow has been a true blessing in my life. Jerry an his staff have been family to me and have looked out for me throughout a 7+ year case. They have worked tirelessly hard for me and my family. The support, friendship and love they have shown words can't describe enough. Jerry I am blessed to have you as my attorney and friend. Thank you for all your expertise, friendship and love.”

“Jerry is an incredibly competent, experienced, and knowledgeable attorney whom has a great heart and strives to make the World better through law. He is passionately dedicated to his clients and truly cares about their well being and outcomes. He has decades of experience in Southern California and is well known and respected amongst the law community. He comes highly recommended by many other attorneys, law professionals, and clients, and you can trust Jerry to provide the best legal advice, counsel, and care available.”

“You could say Jerry saved my life! Couldn’t have asked for a better lawyer to help me with my case. 10/10 would recommend if in need of a lawyer.

Thank you so much again!”

“They (Coast Legal Center APC) have been my top legal advice for the last decade. Extremely happy with how efficient, honest, and easy to communicate with this firm has always been. Highly recommend to anyone looking for amazing legal service.”

Free Military Defense Consultation: Take the First Step

Do you have a legal question we can help you with? With over 40 years of experience representing clients in your situation, we are here to help! Please fill out the form below, or call (619) 231-0724, and one of our attorneys will be in touch with you ASAP.