Courts Martial

Fayetteville, North Carolina Attorneys Representing Service Members in Courts Martial

The culture of the military is very different from civilian culture. If you are accused of serious wrongdoing, for example, your commander and the military justice system have a wide variety of UCMJ and administrative options for handling your case.

A court martial that results in a less than honorable discharge is a red flag which will follow you long after you have left military service. A less than honorable discharge may make it more difficult to find a job or qualify for federal employment. You could lose your military pension and veteran's benefits.

Attorney Gregg Illikainen is a former commissioned Army officer and current Major in the U.S. Army Reserve. He has seen service in Iraq and Afghanistan, having spent nearly eight years on active duty. He now provides capable legal services to military personnel and their families. He understands the intricacies of the military and of military law.

Attorney Illikainen and our legal team are committed to providing dedicated, knowledgeable representation to all active duty military personnel who are facing courts martial.

Call the law offices of Miller, Clouse & Illikainen in Fayetteville, North Carolina, at 910-485-5004 or contact us online to schedule an appointment. An attorney will be happy to meet with you to discuss the charges against you and possible strategies for success.

Defending You in Courts Martial

At Miller, Clouse & Illikainen, our goal is to create a winning defense strategy against these serious charges. We are happy to negotiate with the on-base prosecuting attorney to obtain a plea bargain, if that is what is in your best interest.

If taking your case to trial is the best strategy in your case, we are experienced trial lawyers with a track record of success in litigation. We can represent you before any military tribunal.

Supporting You During This Difficult Time

We understand that this is a difficult time, and that your military career may be at stake. Many of the military clients served by our firm have never been in trouble with the law before. Common charges in courts martial include:

• Felonies such as assault and battery, sexual assault or robbery
• Second-offense DWI/DUI
• Conduct unbecoming an officer
• Article 134 or "bringing discredit upon the armed forces"
• AWOL (absent without leave)

Attorney Illikainen keeps in close communication with clients who are facing a court martial. He will explain what to expect and discuss the next steps to take.

Thanks to his experience in the military and his legal grounding, he knows the procedures, how to gather facts and evidence in military cases, and the military justice process. He takes the time to connect with the prosecuting officer, makes contacts on the unit, and works intelligently to build a powerful defense. His goal is to reduce the charges, have them dismissed, and do everything possible to minimize their impact on your life.

Contact our law firm for a confidential consultation with a lawyer experienced in military justice and courts martial.