You Need An Experienced Defense Lawyer When Facing A Court-Martial In California

If you are facing UCMJ charges while stationed in the state of California, you need the guidance of an experienced aggressive military defense lawyer. Cases here are often additionally unfair because of the scrutiny placed on them by higher command and due to the local media attention. The risk of unlawful command influence (UCI) is even greater when a service member here is suspected of a crime. Commanders have a great deal of media and higher command pressure on them to prosecute in these cases and the rights of the accused service member are often only an afterthought. Only the best aggressive military defense lawyer can even the playing field.

The Risks of a Military Court Martial in California

Criminal convictions during your military service can ruin all the awards you have received in your military record so far and end your military career with a punitive or negative discharge. Such a discharge can make it impossible to find employment that is in line with your qualifications even after your military career is over. Even worse, a court-martial conviction without the best possible military defense usually results in significant prison time for you and the loss of financial support for any family you may have. Not only do you lose your freedom but they lose your pay, your BAH and TriCare. To ensure that you mount the best defense when facing a military investigation and court-martial, you need an aggressive, experienced military defense lawyer in California.

Unlike many other defense lawyers, pleading guilty is an option of last resort with Freeburg Litigation. When we take a case, we force the military prosecutors to prove their case beyond a reasonable doubt. We take nearly every case to trial and fight the allegations in front of a military panel or judge (depending on which is the best tactic for your individual case). Our court martial outcomes speak for themselves. You and your future is our main concern. Our court martial lawyers will work on your case from day one, always fighting aggressively in court martial and administrative separation cases in the U.S. and worldwide. Call today to consult with an experienced military defense lawyer.

Why Call Freeburg Litigation, Aggressive UCMJ Lawyers in California?

The experienced military defense lawyers at Freeburg Litigation have earned a reputation for defending service members at military installations worldwide. If you are stationed in California and are suspected of a military crime, then having the most hard-hitting criminal defense lawyer can be the difference between getting convicted or winning your case. Our military criminal defense lawyers represent Soldiers, Marines, Sailors and Airmen in both UCMJ and administrative matters to include defending service members accused of sexual assault, murder, rape, child rape, fraud, theft and other offenses under the UCMJ, often receiving full acquittals or an acquittal on all of the serious charges with a very light sentence on the remaining charges.

After trying complex commercial cases in federal court in New York City, Nathan Freeburg entered active duty with the U.S. Army where he deployed to Iraq and practiced as a prosecutor, as a Division Chief of Military Justice, as a military defense attorney and then was handpicked to train and advise Army defense lawyers worldwide for the U.S. Army Defense Counsel Assistance Program. During his time on active duty, Nathan tried or consulted on the most well-known cases in military, some with worldwide recognition and developed an expertise in cross-examining alleged sexual assault victims, law enforcement agents and senior military commanders. Having defended service members for allegations in and out of the U.S., this aggressive California military defense lawyer has extensive experience handling different kinds of charges including sexual assault, murder, theft, rape, child pornography, Article 31, NJP, separation and discharge proceedings. If you are facing any kind of military legal problem, talk to Nathan Freeburg for experienced advice and the best aggressive military defense.

Contacting the Best California Military Defense Lawyer

Service members stationed in California deserve the best military lawyers to represent them at their court martial or administrative separation proceeding.
If you or a family member are stationed in California and are suspected of a military offense such as sex assault or if you are facing an administrative separation, Article 15, show cause board, letter of reprimand or GOMOR, then call our military defense lawyers immediately at 1-833-BEST-JAG.

Military Courtrooms in California

The state of California has a long military history. Today, California hosts many of the most notable bases in the U.S. military from the Army, Air Force, Marine Corps and Navy. Not only are multiple military bases located in California but many residents of California have entered the U.S. military and are subject to the UCMJ wherever they are located. Freeburg Litigation both defends military cases in California and also defends California residents in the military wherever they are located.

Military Installations Currently Under the UCMJ Where a Military Defense Lawyer Could Be Needed

How Military Trials Under the UCMJ Began at Fort Irwin

Fort Irwin Court Martial

How Military Trials Under the UCMJ Began at The Presidio of Monterey

Presidio of Monterey Court Martial

 

How Military Trials Under the UCMJ Began at Beale Air Force Base

Court Martial at Beale Air Force Base

 

How Military Trials Under the UCMJ Began at Edwards Air Force Base

Edwards Air Force Base Court Martial

 

How Military Trials Under the UCMJ Began at Los Angeles Air Force Base

Court Martial at Los Angeles Air Force Base

 

How Military Trials Under the UCMJ Began at Travis Air Force Base

Court Martial at Travis Air Force Base

 

How Military Trials Under the UCMJ Began at Vandenberg Air Force Base

Vandenberg Court Martial

How Military Trials Under the UCMJ Began at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton

Camp Pendleton Court Martial

How Military Trials Under the UCMJ Began at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar

Miramar Court Martial

How Military Trials Under the UCMJ Began at Marine Corps Logistics Base Barstow

Marine Corps Logistics Base Barstow is located next to the city of Barstow, California and not far from Fort Irwin. MCLB Barstow was established on December, 28th, 1942, as an U.S. Navy depot.

Although most MCLB Barstow personnel are civilians today, the small contingent of uniformed Marines are still at risk of court-martial by the mere fact of being on active duty. In addition, service members and retirees who were stationed at Barstow in the past are still at risk of being court-martialed for alleged crimes during their time there. (For example, service members are currently being court-martialed for alleged crimes in the 1980’s at bases that no longer exist.)

The Marine Corps Logistics Base Barstow Courtroom

A court martial involving MCLB Barstow would likely take place at another Marine Corps base.

How Military Trials Under the UCMJ Began at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego

Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego Court Martial

How Military Trials Under the UCMJ Began at 29 Palms

29 Palms Court Martial

How Military Trials Under the UCMJ Began at Naval Air Station Lemoore

Court Martial at Naval Air Station Lemoore

How Military Trials Under the UCMJ Began at Naval Base Ventura County

Court Martial at Naval Base Ventura County

 

How Military Trials Under the UCMJ Began at Naval Air Facility El Centro

Naval Air Facility El Centro is located in Imperial County next to the town of El Centro. Naval Air Facility El Centro began as a Marine Corps station and was taken over by the U.S. Navy on May, 1st, 1946. El Centro functions as an ejection seat and air to ground training range.

The Naval Air Facility El Centro Courtroom

The small contingent of active duty military personnel at El Centro are still at risk of court-martial by the mere fact of being on active duty. Any court martial would most likely take place at another Navy base.

How Military Trials Under the UCMJ Began at the Naval Postgraduate School

The Naval Postgraduate School is located Monterey, close to the Army’s Presidio. The Naval Postgraduate School dates to 1909 when it was first established in Maryland. In 1945 the Naval Postgraduate School was moved to Monterey on the site of the Hotel Del Monte and thus creating UCMJ jurisdiction.

The Naval Postgraduate School Courtroom

As students or instructors at the Naval Postgraduate School are senior officers, they have the most to lose from any adverse action or investigation. A court martial involving the School would likely take place at a different Navy installation.

How Military Trials Under the UCMJ Began at Naval Air Weapons Station China Lake

Naval Air Weapons Station China Lake is located in the western part of the Mojave Desert area and covers three different counties – Inyo, Kern and San Bernardino. China Lake is composed of testing ranges in an area larger than the State of Rhode Island. NAWS China Lake was born in 1943, as the U.S. Navy needed a new site to test new weapons and aviation techniques, especially rockets.

The Naval Air Weapons Station China Lake Courtroom

The small contingent of active duty military personnel at China Lake are still at risk of court-martial by the mere fact of being on active duty. Any court martial would most likely take place at another Navy post.

How Military Trials Under the UCMJ Began at Naval Base San Diego

Naval Base San Diego Court Martial

 

How Military Trials Under the UCMJ Began at the Sierra Army Depot

The Sierra Army Depot is located in the unincorporated community of Herlong directly off of State Highway 395 and covers 36,000 acres. The Sierra Army Depot was established in 1942 to be storage facility for general supplies and Treasury Department material. Following World War II the mission of the Sierra Army Depot was expanded to include munitions for the Korean War conflict. The Sierra Army Depot is currently the largest Army facility tasked with equipment reutilization, retrograde and redistribution.

The Sierra Army Depot Courtroom

The small contingent of active duty military personnel at Sierra are still at risk of court-martial by the mere fact of being on active duty. Any court martial would most likely take place at another Army post.

How Military Trials Under the UCMJ Began at Fort Hunter Liggett

Fort Hunter Liggett is located in Southern Monterey County, approximately 250 miles north of Los Angeles and 150 miles south of San Francisco. The fort is bordered on the north by the Salinas Valley, on the east by Los Padres National Forest, on the west by Monterey, and on the south by San Luis Obispo. It is the largest reserve command post in the country, with over 165,000 acres of land. Fort Hunter Liggett and UCMJ jurisdiction here dates to the 1940s. The land the fort is built on was purchased from William Randolph Hearst and a few other landowners. It was under the authority of Camp Roberts, California until around 1952 when it became part of Fort Ord. Later it came to serve two main purposes: a training area for the 7th Light Infantry Division and the home of the USACDEC (or CDEC or Training and Experimentation Command). The primary function of CDEC was to test and evaluate new weapons systems designed by the Army and Marine Corps. They did this by providing a simulated Soviet Mechanized Rifle Company to act as opposing forces. When Fort Ord closed down in 1991, Fort Hunter Liggett was transferred from the Army to the Army Reserves and now serves as the parent facility for Camp Roberts, Camp Parks and Camp Luis Obisco. Only a small contingent of active duty military personnel are likely to be at Hunter Liggett today. However, they are still at risk of court-martial by the mere fact of being on active duty. In addition, any reservists or National Guard who are mobilized into Title 10 Active status are subject to court martial under the UCMJ.

The Fort Hunter Liggett Courtroom

Active duty Soldiers or reservists or National Guardsmen who are mobilized in Title 10 status are subject to court martial under the UCMJ at another military base.

How Military Trials Under the UCMJ Began at March Air Reserve Base

March Air Reserve Base has beginnings dating back to 1918. It is located in the southern part of the state, between Moreno Valley and Riverside and was initially named Alessandro Flying Training Field. Since World War II, it has functioned as an Air Force reserve base.
Only a small contingent of active duty military personnel are likely to be at March today. However, they are still at risk of court-martial by the mere fact of being on active duty. In addition, any reservists or National Guard who are mobilized into Title 10 Active status are subject to court martial under the UCMJ.

The March Air Reserve Base Courtroom

Active duty Airmen or reservists or National Guardsmen who are mobilized in Title 10 status are subject to court martial under the UCMJ at another Air Force base.