Military Veterans & Elite Trial Attorneys When your career, reputation, & freedom are on the line

We believe service members, veterans, and military contractors deserve attorneys who understand their world. Our former Military Judge Advocates bring the mindset, discipline, and professionalism of military service to every client relationship.

  • Former Military Judge Advocates

    Trial-tested attorneys with real military experience.

  • Collaborative Multi-Attorney Defense Team

    Strategic support on every case.

  • Trusted Across the Military Community

    Representing clients at bases and duty stations worldwide.

  • Direct Access to Your Attorney

    Personal communication without gatekeepers or call centers.

About Our Firm
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A Team Forged In Service, United To Protect Yours

Our Story

Case Results We’ve been in the fight & know how to win

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"NOT GUILTY"

Fort Hood, Texas. Army Staff Sergeant (E-6) Acquitted of Maltreatment and Alleged Article 134 Violations.

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"NOT GUILTY" OF MURDER

Fort Cavazos, Texas. Army Staff Sergeant Acquitted of Murder at General Court-Martial After Deadly Shooting Incident in Texas.

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"NOT GUILTY"

Quantico, Virginia. Marine Corporal (E-4) Acquitted at General Court-Martial of Assault and Sexual Assault Charges.

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"NO BASIS"

Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickman, Hawaii. Administrative Discharge Board Finds “No Basis” for Alleged Senior Leader Misconduct.

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NOT GUILTY

Parris Island, South Carolina. Marine Staff Sergeant (E-6) Acquitted at Court-Martial of Hazing, Blood Striping, and Pinning.

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NOT GUILTY

Kings Bay, GA. Navy Master-at-Arms found not guilty of allegedly unholstering firearm and pointing it at another Sailor. 

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Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany. Senior Airman (E-4) Accused of Rape and Abusive Sexual Contact Acquitted by Military Judge.

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Case Types Areas of Operation

Service members face a legal system built on speed, pressure, and consequence. Our former military JAG team protects your rank, your career, and the future you have earned.

Court-Martial Defense

A court-martial can end a military career and carry lifelong consequences. We defend service members at every stage of the court-martial process with trial-ready advocacy grounded in personal military service and decades of experience trying cases.

About Court-Martial Defense

Administration Separation Defense

When your command seeks to end your military career, we fight to protect your career, benefits, and reputation. We prepare compelling board defenses, challenge evidence, and advocate aggressively for retention or honorable service characterization.

About Administration Separation Defense

Military Sexual Assault Defense

Allegations of sexual assault are taken seriously in the military and carry immediate professional and personal consequences. We provide strategic, confidential defense focused on protecting our client's career and reputuation in a system that often presumes guilt before facts are established.

About Military Sexual Assault Defense

Military Drug Abuse Defense

Drug-related allegations can trigger investigations, loss of clearance, and separation from service. We defend service members accused of drug use, possession, or distribution with a detailed understanding of military testing, procedure, and command-driven enforcement.

About Military Drug Abuse Defense

GOMOR Rebuttals / Appeals

A General Officer Memorandum of Reprimand can permanently derail a career if left unchallenged. We build precise, evidence-based rebuttals and appeals designed to protect promotion potential, retention, and long-term professional standing.

About GOMOR Rebuttals / Appeals

Discharge Review Boards

If you received an unjust or unfavorable discharge, we pursue upgrades through Discharge Review Boards. Our team builds persuasive petitions, corrects errors, and fights to restore benefits, opportunities, and your good name.

About Discharge Review Boards

Boards for Correction of Military / Naval Records

Errors or injustices in military records can follow veterans long after service ends. We help service members and veterans pursue corrections and upgrades that restore accuracy, benefits, and the legacy of their service.

About Boards for Correction of Military / Naval Records

Military Mass Torts

When dangerous products or toxic exposure cause serious harm, veterans and families deserve a team with national reach. We pursue major mass tort cases with disciplined, focused advocacy.

About Military Mass Torts

Defense Base Act (DBA)

Civilian contractors injured overseas often struggle to get the medical care and treatment they need. Our team guides clients through DBA claims with the preparation, advocacy, and experience required to secure benefits. 

About Defense Base Act (DBA)

Service Members Civil Relief Act (SCRA)

Active-duty personnel are protected by federal law against predatory financial practices. We enforce SCRA rights and hold lenders, landlords, and creditors accountable when they violate protections you have earned through service.

About Service Members Civil Relief Act (SCRA)
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Former Military Judge Advocates United By Service

Our attorneys are all former military officers who served on active duty. We work as a team on your case, leveraging each of our attorneys’ unique perspectives and vast experience to win on your behalf.

Gerry Healy

Owner and Founder

Gerry founded Military Justice Attorneys to provide service members with principled, trial-tested defense rooted in firsthand experience inside the military justice system.

  • Former Judge Advocate in the U.S. Marine Corps
  • Recognized Criminal Defense Attorney and Litigator
  • Represents Military Community in Complex Mass Torts
Gerry Healy

Josh Hill

Managing Partner

Josh oversees the firm’s military justice practice, bringing a strategic and detail-driven approach to complex litigation, appeals, and high-stakes administrative matters.

  • Former Military Prosecutor and Defense Counsel
  • Admitted to Practice in all Military Appellate Courts
  • Burton Award for Distinguished Legal Writing
Josh Hill

Chip Hodge

Partner

Chip draws on senior-level military justice experience to advise and defend service members facing courts-martial, investigations, and career-altering administrative actions.

  • Retired Marine Lieutenant Colonel
  • Served as Deputy SJA, Marine Forces Reserve
  • Deployed to Afghanistan in Support of OEF
Chip Hodge

Paul represents contractors injured while working overseas in support of US agencies and forces, combining significant litigation experience with a deep commitment to helping injured workers.

  • Former Major in the U.S. Marine Corps
  • Admitted to the Bar in South Carolina, Georgia, and Illinois
Paul Murray

Jon Shelburne

Senior Counsel

Jon brings decades of courtroom and appellate experience, focusing on serious criminal allegations and complex military justice matters worldwide.

  • 30+ Years of Trial Experience
  • Co-Chair, Veterans Committee for Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association
Jon Shelburne

Amy Thomas

Of Counsel

Amy provides strategic counsel on military and employment-related matters, informed by senior leadership experience and advanced legal training.

  • Retired Lieutenant Colonel in the U.S. Marine Corps
  • Master's in Jurisprudence in Labor & Employment Law
Amy Thomas
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10 Best Client Satisfaction Award from American Institute of Criminal Law Attorneys
Avvo Rating 9.5 Superb Award
AJI Seal of Excellence award
Top 10 Attorneys award American Jurist Institute
Avvo Clients Choice Award - Gerald Healy
Avvo Clients' Choice Award - Josh Hill

We Served Our Country. Now We Serve You.

Every attorney at MJA wore the uniform. When everything is on the line, you need advocates who know the military and the system that will judge you.

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Client Testimonials Their Words. Their Cases. Their Results.

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"The Government Came to Bury Me, Josh Hill Buried Their Case Instead"

If you’re reading this review, there’s a fair chance you’re in trouble with the military. The answer is YES—hire Josh Hill. He is worth every penny and more.

-STAFF SERGEANT, USMC

"He is an articulate pitbull in the courtroom."

My career, my life, my future was completely in his hands and he took it as seriously as I did. He is an articulate pitbull in the courtroom. I highly recommend his services if you expect to have any chance of seeing the justice you truly deserve.

-Corporal, USMC

"Mr. Hodge was relentless in his defense of me"

Mr. Hodge was relentless in his defense of me . . . and absolved me of any wrongdoing under the UCMJ.

-Corporal, USMC

"His dedication to me as a client was unprecedented."

Josh is a hard nosed and dedicated attorney that will stand by you every step of the way in your defense. His dedication to me as a client was unprecedented.

-Staff Sergeant, USA

"I would hire them again in a heartbeat."

Gerry and Josh are absolute professional monsters in the courtroom. I would hire them again in a heartbeat and wouldn’t want anyone else in my corner!

-Private First Class, USA

"I trusted him with my career on the line, and he was outstanding."

Mr. Hill tore apart the government's theory piece by piece . . . I trusted him with my career on the line, and he was outstanding.

-Petty Officer Third Class, USN

"I would not want my fate in anyone else’s hands."

Gerry Healy is an outstanding attorney. In the courtroom he is confident, knowledgeable, and aggressive. I would not want my fate in anyone else’s hands.

-Airman First Class, USAF
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Court-Martial Defense

Facing a court-martial places your freedom, rank, and future at risk. Our former Marine Corps Judge Advocates defend service members accused of serious offenses with disciplined trial strategy, deep knowledge of the UCMJ, and firsthand experience inside the military justice system.

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Civilian Attorney Benefits Why Should You Hire a Civilian Attorney?

Gerry Healy

More Experience

Civilian defense lawyers bring broader courtroom experience and deeper case exposure, giving you strategic insight and preparation that military counsel often cannot match.

Lower Case Load

Civilian attorneys manage fewer cases at once, allowing them to focus more fully on your situation and build a stronger, more detailed defense from the very beginning.

Earlier Action

With civilian counsel, you get help before the command locks in its decisions, creating early opportunities to shape outcomes, protect your record, and reduce long-term risk.

Protect Your Rights

A civilian attorney’s only priority is you, ensuring your rights are defended at every stage with clear guidance, organized strategy, and strong advocacy tailored to your case.

We Don’t Answer to the Government

Civilian counsel operate independently from your command, giving you conflict-free representation focused entirely on your best interests, your rights, and your future.

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All Branches, All Commands Serving All Branches of Military

No matter your branch or mission, we deliver defense rooted in experience, loyalty, and a deep understanding of military culture.

Branches We Serve

Global Protection Representing Clients Worldwide

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  • Blog

    Stay informed on developments in military justice, courts-martial, administrative actions, and federal protections affecting service members. Our attorneys share insights drawn from real cases and years of experience defending those who serve in the military.

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  • FAQ

    Military law raises urgent questions with serious consequences. Our FAQ section provides clear, straightforward answers to common concerns service members face when under investigation or facing disciplinary action.

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Our decentralized approach to military defense ensures that we can represent service members from any branch of the military, of any rank, at any military base or installation stateside or abroad.

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