Top Military Lawyers Near Me in Jacksonville Area
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FAQs - Military Lawyers in city Jacksonville How many Military lawyers actively serve residents of Jacksonville, North Carolina? Approximately 29 licensed attorneys focus on Military across Jacksonville, North Carolina. Most matters are filed through the North Carolina District Court, where local rules shape timelines and filing steps. What is the typical hourly fee for Military lawyers in Jacksonville, North Carolina? In Jacksonville, typical rates range from $271-$377 per hour for Military. End-to-end case budgets frequently land between $3571 and $6798, depending on hearings and discovery. How long do Military matters usually take in courts near Jacksonville? Military cases in Jacksonville, North Carolina usually take around 4-7 months depending on complexity and the North Carolina District Court docket. Which local court most often hears Military cases for people living in Jacksonville, North Carolina? Residents of Jacksonville typically see Military filings handled by the North Carolina District Court. Proximity to helps with quick submissions and clerk communications. Do attorneys around offer a free first consultation for Military? About 56% of firms near ZIP offer a free first consultation for Military, so you can compare strategy and fit before committing.
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North Carolina native and retired from the Marine Corps in 2021. B.A. from UNC-Chapel Hill and J.D. from Campbell University School of Law. Experience includes military prosecutor, defense counsel, legal assistance attorney, and Commanding General's staff counsel. Litigation experience at military courts-martial, administrative separation boards, officer disciplinary proceedings, investigations, and military commissions. Current practice areas are military criminal defense, Boards for Correction of Military/Naval Records petitions and appeals, discharge upgrades, and civil cases seeking corrective action or compensation from military-related matters.
Matthew J. Thomas is the founding member of Matthew Thomas Law, PLLC. Over the years, Mr. Thomas has earned a reputation for being one of the best military defense attorneys in the country because of his successes litigating and trying some of the most highly publicized military cases. Mr. Thomas focuses on defending clients at court-martials, as well as, administrative separation hearings in the military justice system. Mr. Thomas also represents clients facing state and federal criminal charges in North Carolina. The extensive legal experience Mr. Thomas gained in the United States Marine Corps and in the state & federal court systems compelled him to pursue a career defending his clients’ rights and ensuring they get a favorable outcome no matter the crimes alleged.. What sets Mr. Thomas apart is that he has experience from every angle in the courtroom and the ability to try any case that comes across his desk. Before starting his private practice, Mr. Thomas spent his entire career on active duty trying court-martials and conducting administrative separation hearings in the U.S. Marine Corps. As a Defense Counsel, Mr. Thomas successfully defended Marines in contested criminal trials who were acquitted of serious charges, including rape, sexual assault, aggravated assault, felony-level drug distribution and other military specific offenses. Mr. Thomas’ successes did not go unnoticed. In 2021, Mr. Thomas was nominated as “Defense Counsel of the Year” for the Eastern Region and eventually was named the “Defense Counsel of the Year,” for the entire United States Marine Corps. Mr. Thomas’ exploits weren’t limited to criminal court-martials either. Mr. Thomas also served as first chair counsel on more than 75 administrative separation boards and boards of inquiry. All in all, Mr. Thomas’ unique skill set enables him to represent a wide span of clients.. Before becoming a commissioned Marine Corps officer, Mr. Thomas served as an Attorney-Advisor for the Honorable John E. Sparks at the United States Court of Appeals for the Armed Forces. The United States Court of Appeals for the Armed Forces (CAAF) exercises worldwide appellate jurisdiction over members of the armed forces and other persons subject to the Uniform Code of Military Justice. At CAAF, Mr. Thomas zeroed in on the mistakes that military attorneys made that cost their clients the ability to successfully appeal.. Mr. Thomas has spent a significant amount of time in state courts as well. Mr. Thomas served as a Law Clerk for the Honorable Angela Eaves in the Circuit Court for Harford County. Mr. Thomas acted as the jury bailiff for every trial Judge Eaves presided over during his clerkship allowing him to observe court and trial strategies implemented by numerous attorneys. During his clerkship, Mr. Thomas also conducted legal research and drafted court memorandum for a variety of criminal and civil matters.. Mr. Thomas earned his J.D. from the University of Baltimore School of Law and focused his studies on courtroom advocacy. When Mr. Thomas wasn’t in the classroom, he competed nationally for the University of Baltimore School of Law’s acclaimed National Trial Competition Team and tried cases as a prosecutor while serving as a Rule 16 attorney for Anne Arundel County. Mr. Thomas also was a Senior Staff Editor for the University of Baltimore’s Law Forum.. In his spare time, Mr. Thomas enjoys spending time with his family and is a member of Catalyst Church in Jacksonville, NC. He also volunteers with local recovery programs that provide help to those struggling with addiction in the Jacksonville area.
Experienced Military attorney serving clients in Jacksonville and surrounding areas.
Experienced Military attorney serving clients in Jacksonville and surrounding areas.
Experienced Military attorney serving clients in Jacksonville and surrounding areas.
Experienced Military attorney serving clients in Jacksonville and surrounding areas.
Experienced Military attorney serving clients in Jacksonville and surrounding areas.
Experienced Military attorney serving clients in Jacksonville and surrounding areas.
Experienced Military attorney serving clients in Jacksonville and surrounding areas.
Experienced Military attorney serving clients in Jacksonville and surrounding areas.
Experienced Military attorney serving clients in Jacksonville and surrounding areas.
Experienced Military attorney serving clients in Jacksonville and surrounding areas.
Experienced Military attorney serving clients in Jacksonville and surrounding areas.
Experienced Military attorney serving clients in Jacksonville and surrounding areas.
Experienced Military attorney serving clients in Jacksonville and surrounding areas.
Experienced Military attorney serving clients in Jacksonville and surrounding areas.
Experienced Military attorney serving clients in Jacksonville and surrounding areas.