Simply outstanding legal help from beginning to the very successful end! Rich was an amazing counsel for the separation board, and five years later, for the grade determination board. His skill and insight ensured a brief, tight, and laser-focused written package for both boards - and amazing in-per...son action for the board hearing - that made the favorable outcome happen. After Rich's good work, some board members even questioned why there was a board in the first place. Add to this Rich's excellent client relationship skills - personal yet professional, sympathetic yet disciplined - and his ability to impart focus and discipline on his client (me), made for a legal effort spanning years that earned a favorable result - retention and honorable retirement in my current grade. Rich is simply the best there is.

I am writing to express my deepest gratitude and profound appreciation for Mr.Stevens and his exceptional work. To say that Mr.Stevens is “thorough”simply doesn’t capture the meticulousness and dedication he brings to a case. He is a true artisan of law, weaving his years of experience into a tapestr...y of professionalism, strategic thinking, and genuine care for his clients. What truly sets Mr.Stevens apart is his palpable passion for the field of law. It radiates from him, fueling his every action both within the courtroom and in his interactions with those he represents. He doesn’t just go through the motions; he invests his heart and soul into ensuring the best possible outcome for his clients. His courtroom presence is not just professional, it’s electrifying-a testament to his deep understanding and unwavering commitment to justice. Furthermore, I deeply appreciate Mr. Stevens’s straightforward approach. He values honesty and direct communication, ensuring his clients are fully informed and understand the realities of their situation. This transparency, coupled with his expectation of reciprocity, foster a trusting and collaborative relationship that is essential for achieving the best results. It’s clear that he genuinely cares about the well-being of those he represents and dedicates himself to achieving the most favorable outcome possible. Thank you, Mr. Stevens, for your exceptional dedication and unwavering commitment to your clients and the pursuit of justice.

I am a retired military officer. During my career, I faced a disciplinary action that triggered an Officer Grade Determination (OGD) as part of my retirement process. In short, this meant the military could have reduced my retired rank based on that action. To protect my retirement grade, I retained ...Attorney Richard V. Stevens to guide and represent me in responding to the OGD notification. Attorney Stevens clearly explained the OGD process and worked closely with me to prepare my written submission. He helped identify and contact witnesses, secure strong support letters, and gather key documentation from my military records. Together, we refined multiple drafts until we had a final, thorough, and compelling submission. The strength of that package ultimately persuaded the Board to approve my retirement at my highest rank. Thanks to Attorney Stevens’ guidance, I was able to retire at the rank I had earned. His expertise, professionalism, and support were critical to achieving that outcome. If you are facing a military disciplinary action or OGD, I strongly recommend Attorney Stevens. His deep understanding of the military disciplinary system, clear advice, and polished products make him an invaluable advocate.

I am a senior military NCO who was falsely accused of sexual assault by another military member. I faced a general court-martial trial. If I had been convicted of sexual assault, I could have been confined for years and I would have had to register as a sex offender. Mr. Stevens represented me in thi...s case. Before the trial, Mr. Stevens drafted and argued multiple motions. This required updated understanding of the latest military law. He prepared the witnesses and evidence and questioned all of the witnesses in the motion hearings, including experts. The result of the motion hearings was that we discovered crucial evidence to use in trial. In trial, Mr. Stevens gave the opening statement, questioned the witnesses, cross-examined the complainant and government witnesses, questioned our witnesses and our expert, and he gave the closing argument. Mr. Stevens' performance in the trial was unlike anything I’d ever seen. His knowledge of the law was impressive, it rolled off his tongue as if he had tried those cases himself. His questioning of witnesses was on a strategic level that most could not fathom. His questioning of our expert was intriguing. His cross-examination of the complainant seemed effortless; his level of preparation was evident. He exposed all her credibility issues and motives to lie. The way he pieced everything together was mind-blowing. The angles he takes are carefully detailed and strategically calculated. His closing argument was extremely thorough. He made sure to address any and all angles that could have been presented by the prosecution. It was impressive! Ultimately, I was found not guilty of the alleged sexual assault. Mr. Stevens' advice, representation, advocacy in the trial, and his work on the case is what saved my career! His attention to detail and ability to think through every aspect of the case is extremely relieving. I absolutely would recommend Mr. Stevens to anyone facing adverse actions, especially sexual assault allegations. His representation is more than I could have imagined. I never doubted if he had my best interest in mind, even if it came to hearing hard truths. He was available when I needed him and even ensured my family understood the process along the way. He answered any questions I had. He is honest, he is thorough, he comes prepared, and he will fight for you!

I am a field grade military officer who faced an Officer Grade Determination (OGD) based on a prior disciplinary action I received. Mr. Stevens did not represent me back when I received the disciplinary action, but I hired him to provide me with guidance and assistance in preparing my OGD response. ... Mr. Stevens' military law experience was one of the reasons I hired him. He provided me with valuable advice and guidance in how to prepare my submission, what to include, what the reviewing authorities would be looking for, and what the process entailed. We went back and forth with drafts of the OGD submission before it was finalized and sent in. Based on Mr. Stevens' advice and representation, I felt that I submitted a very strong OGD package that covered the period of military service at issue, and showed that I should be retired at my highest rank. His advice was invaluable, as a negative board outcome can impact me for life. His availability was excellent, he responded to emails in a timely manner and always was on time for scheduled appointments and process milestones. His was very involved throughout the process, first by explaining the overall OGD process, then by providing templates and examples on how to organize my career history to complete my overall package. Based on my work with Mr. Stevens over an extended period of time, I would highly recommend his services to other military member that needs an attorney in a military law issue.