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Stephen Hayes Carpenter JR

Stephen Hayes Carpenter JR

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Experience 5.0 star rating
Industry Recognition 4.5 star rating
Professional Conduct 5.0 star rating

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Average Client Rating

4.875 star rating 8 reviews
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Overview

Practice Areas
  • 100% Military Law

Fees & Payments

Fees

  • Fixed (Always)
  • Free Consultation (30 minutes)

Payment types

Credit Card, Cash, Check

Contact Information
  • The Carpenter Law Firm, P.C.
    1700 Seventh Avenue
    Suite 2100
    Seattle, WA 98101
    Office: 206-357-●●●● - show
    Mobile: 206-326-●●●● - show
    Fax: 206-357-●●●● - show
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Languages
  • German

About Me

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About me: Stephen H. Carpenter, Jr. is a former JAG attorney who specializes in defending servicemembers before military courts and boards, including courts-martial and... more

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References

Client Reviews

Average Client Rating

4.875 star rating 8 reviews
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5 star rating

“Best representative for military law”

Posted by: Crystol, 2009-10-25 29 days ago. Flag as objectionable

Client Review: Obviously, if you find you are in a situation which requires the services of an attorney, you are under a great deal of stress. You do not need to... more
5 star rating

“Evaluation”

Posted by: anonymous, 2009-09-30 about 1 month ago. Flag as objectionable

Client Review: Steve did an exceptional job in representing us in the case. He was thorough and diligent in pursuing this case with the JAG officers involved. He... more
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Endorsements

Endorsements

1 endorsement

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Aaron V Rocke

Stephen is a brilliant trial attorney with experience in criminal defense in military and white collar contexts. He is as thoughtful as he is... more

Endorsement from lawyer: Aaron Rocke , Seattle (WA), 7 months ago

Résumé

Licenses
  • 13 years since Stephen Hayes Carpenter JR was first licensed to practice law in WA.
  • 14 years since Stephen Hayes Carpenter JR was first licensed to practice law in OR.

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We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.

Work Experience
Position Duration
Member at The Carpenter Law Firm, P.C. 2008–present
Judge Pro Tempore (Part-time potential appt) at City of Seattle 2009–present
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Education
School Major Degree Graduated
University of Virginia Foreign Affairs BA - Bachelor of Arts 1990
University of Oregon School of Law Law JD - Juris Doctor

Awards
Award Name Granting Organization Date
Certificate as Teacher Trainer in Advocacy Skills National Institute for Trial Advocacy 2008
Certificate in Criminal Trial Advocacy U.S. Department of Justice 2004
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Associations
Position Association Name Duration
Secretary-Treasurer Legal Assistance to Military Personnel (LAMP) Washington State Bar Association 2008–present

Portfolio

Avvo Answers
Avvo Contribution: Contributor Level 4
Question: How can my husband get an OTH discharge upgrade?
Stephen's answer: Yes. Generally, your husband might get that OTH changed to a General (under honorable conditions)... more
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Publications
Article Publication Date
Resolving the Torture Memo Conundrum by Court-Martial King County Bar Bulletin 2009
Guantanamo 101: Rejecting Cruel, Unusual and Degrading Justice King County Bar Bulletin 2009
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Cases
Title:
US v. Army E-6
Practice Area:
Military Law
Outcome:
Not Guilty (military jury)
Description:
Mr. Carpenter obtained a full acquittal in a contested court-martial regarding a vehicular manslaughter charge. US v. Army E-6

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Speaking Engagements
Speaking Engagement Name Conference Date
Deposition Skills Training National Institute for Trial Advocacy 2009
Courts-Martial and the Use of Impeachment Evidence U.S. Army Trial Defense Service (Fort Lewis, WA) 2009
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