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1 Military Law lawyers are available in ZIP code 92079 in San Marcos, California, including Bethany Payton-O'Brien. Average rating of these lawyers is 5.0/5 and 57% provide free consultation.
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FAQs - Military Law Lawyers in 92079 city San Marcos How many Military Law lawyers actively serve residents of San Marcos, California (92079)? Approximately 31 licensed attorneys focus on Military Law across San Marcos, California (92079). Most matters are filed through the California District Court, where local rules shape timelines and filing steps. How long do Military Law matters usually take in courts near San Marcos (92079)? Military Law cases in San Marcos, California usually take around 3-6 months depending on complexity and the California District Court docket. Which local court most often hears Military Law cases for people living in San Marcos, California? Residents of San Marcos typically see Military Law filings handled by the California District Court. Proximity to 92079 helps with quick submissions and clerk communications. Do attorneys around 92079 offer a free first consultation for Military Law? About 61% of firms near ZIP 92079 offer a free first consultation for Military Law, so you can compare strategy and fit before committing.
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Bethany Payton-O'Brien

Firm: Bethany Payton-O'Brien, Attorney at Law
420 N. Twin Oaks Valley Road , San Marcos , California 92079
Practice Areas: Military Law
My practice focuses on military law, including court-martial representation, court-martial appeals, clemency and parole, NJP/Article 15, administrative boards, criminal law, investigations, ROTC disenrollment hearings, security clearance appeals, and medical qualification boards.  I can represent clients before the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Armed Forces, as well as all military review boards and trial courts.. In 2017, I retired from the Navy Judge Advocate General’s Corps (JAG), after achieving the rank of Captain. Prior to retirement, I was a Senior Military Judge for the Navy-Marine Corps Trial Judiciary, Southwest District, Western Judicial Circuit, in San Diego, where I adjudicated the full spectrum of over 200 felony and misdemeanor criminal cases, including numerous sexual assault, fraud, property crime and drug cases, as well as officer misconduct.  I presided over all aspects of the court-martial process.  In addition to serving as Trial Judge, I was previously a Senior Appellate Judge on the Navy-Marine Corps Court of Criminal Appeals, adjudicating over 500 criminal appeals. While in the Navy, I prosecuted and defended military members in over 150 felony and misdemeanor cases, with offenses ranging from larceny to murder.  I also served as Staff Judge Advocate to numerous flag officers over the course of my career.  In 2008, I received the Navy JAG Corps’ certification in the Military Justice Litigation Qualification track.. I received my Master of Laws (LLM) degree in trial advocacy from California Western School of Law and I earned a Certificate in Judicial Development in General Jurisdiction Trial Skills from the National Judicial College.  I earned my B.A. from Wayne State University and my J.D. from DePaul College of Law.. Besides my legal work, I have taught at military law symposiums in India and Mexico, and conducted numerous trainings for Navy personnel on the subjects of litigation and Victim-Witness Advocacy.  I am a member of the Chicago Bar Association and the San Diego County Bar Association. I serve as a volunteer for the Girl Scouts.
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