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Biography
Douglas Cody graduated from Villanova University in 1992, and was commissioned a Second Lieutenant in the U.S. Marine Corp. He served on active duty in a variety of assignments as a Marine Infantry Officer until 1995, when he was selected for the Marine Corps Funded Law Education Program. Mr. Cody attended Rutgers School of Law and graduated with honors in 1998.
Mr. Cody served as a Federal prosecutor and trial defense counsel in all types of major felony criminal cases. Additionally, while serving in the military law branch in the Pentagon, he was responsible for providing legal advice to Commandant of the Marine Corps, Department of Defense Office of General Counsel, and Office of the Secretary of Defense in matters of military law pertaining to the conduct of the Global War on Terror.
Douglas Cody and his wife, Kerri, reside in Hammonton, New Jersey.
Practice Areas
5
Practice Areas
Military Law
40%
27 years
Family
20%
22 years
General Practice
20%
27 years
Criminal Defense
10%
27 years
Fees and Rates
Cost
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in New Jersey for 27 years
State: New Jersey
Acquired: 1998
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Location
The Cody Law Firm
651 South White Horse Pike, Hammonton, NJ, 08037
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Douglas L Cody's Reviews
Showing 1 - 5 of 7 client reviews from Avvo
Posted by John | November 7, 2014
Attorney Cody get the job done!!
I highly recommend Attorney Cody! As a active duty member of the Armed Service; Attorney Cody came through for me with the professionalism and expertise YOU would want for your case.
Posted by Mark | October 11, 2014
Great Military Lawyer
Douglas did an outstanding job representing my son. He was sucessful in making sure my son left the servic in good standing with a Honorable Discharge. He's very intelligent and extremely attentive.
Posted by Loran | October 3, 2014
Phenomenal Lawyer!
Mr Cody was a phenomenal lawyer , he always kept an open door of communications and kept me in the loop. I would without a doubt recommend him as a lawyer.
Posted by Tyler | September 28, 2014
Review of Douglas Cody fighting for me. US Army against myself. (won)
I have recommended Mr. Cody to a U.S. Army Captain stationed in Fort Hood, TX. He also won that case. Mr. Cody represented me with the upmost professionalism and completes the task given to him. For the record he won my case against the Army.
Posted by Scott | February 9, 2012
Summary court martial reperaentation
I obtained Mr Cody's services for a summary court martial while on active duty in the U.S. Navy he went above and beyond what he was required to do and was not intimidated by the US government. He filed over 15 motions in regards to my case. He was able to do this because of the extensive knowledge h...
Douglas L Cody's Lawyer Endorsements
"Douglas Cody is an attorney of superior abilities, great work ethic, and unimpeachable integrity. Doug worked for me, with me, and against me in a period of three years at Quantico, Virginia well over ten years ago. I have kept up with him ever since. I have had dozens of attorneys work for me, and he is by far one of the top advocates with whom I have had the pleasure to serve."
"Intelligent, focused, and hard-working, Doug is an outstanding attorney. He is always advocating for his clients and recognized for his talent in the courtroom."
"I endorse this lawyer."
Dale Saran
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John Schwab
Litigation lawyer
Patrick Mclain
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Stephen Piper
Criminal defense lawyer
Experience
Honors
2018
Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
1999
Trial Advocacy Award, New York City Bar Association
Work Experience
2004 - Present
Owner, The Cody Law Firm
1998 - 2004
JAG, United States Marine Corps
1992 - 1995
Infantry Officer, United States Marine Corps
Associations
Association of US Military Veterans
American Legion
Marine Corps Executives Group
Sample of Legal Cases
United States v. MA2 Taylor
All charges dismissed
Education
1998
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey School of Law - Camden
JD - Juris Doctor
1992
Villanova University
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Publications
2012
Avvo Legal Guide
The Nature and Purpose of Military Law and the Need for Civilian Counsel
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Guides
Legal Answers
Q&A
Chapter 10 discharge, anyway I could improve it's chances of being approved?
25 Feb 2012
Q&A
UCMJ chapter 10 in lieu of special court marshal?
22 Feb 2012
Q&A
How do I fight my military discharge?
20 Feb 2012
Legal Guides
Legal Guide
Courts-Martial Appeals
13 Feb 2012
Legal Guide
The Nature and Purpose of Military Law and the Need for Civilian Counsel
13 Feb 2012
Legal Guide
Article 15, UCMJ Nonjudicial Punishment: Authorized Punishments at NJP
13 Feb 2012