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Sean A. Marvin

Sean A. Marvin

5.0
Rating: 8.0

Licensed for 17 years

Military law Lawyer at Alexandria, VA
Practice Areas: Military Law, Criminal Defense, Family

107 S. West Street, Suite 815, Alexandria, VA

About Sean

Biography

Practice Areas

3

Practice Areas

Military Law 75%

18 years | 500 cases

75%
Criminal Defense 20%

15 years | 250 cases

20%
Family 5%

13 years | 50 cases

5%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Maryland for 10 years

State: Maryland

Acquired: 2015

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in Virginia for 17 years

State: Virginia

Acquired: 2008

Active

No misconduct found

Location

The Law Office of Sean A. Marvin, PLLC

107 S. West Street, Suite 815, Alexandria, VA, 22314

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Sean A. Marvin's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

16 Client Reviews

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Posted by YeNa | January 09, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Military Law

MIDN

Sean represented me for a Navy Performance Board of ROTC disenrollment. He understood my case and help prepare for the case. The process and long but he never failed to communicate with me and work through every process very thoroughly and in the end, he helped me get back into the Navy we won the ca...se together! I will be a soon-to-be commissioned ENS in February and I cannot thank him enough! Would recommend him to anyone and would have him on my next case as well. He was very friendly and very organized and helped me be very professional during the entirety of my disenrollment process. I am very thankful for him. He is a great lawyer that will fight for you.

Posted by anonymous | October 19, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Debt Settlement

Professional, moral and ethical

I met Sean Marvin, who practices military law. I had long term outstanding school loans and I had also received disability. Even though I wasn't active or a vet in the service, Sean helped me. He always explained step by step what we were going to submit and the possible outcomes we could expect. He ...kept at it. He was always on time and very organized. He is patient and produces results. My entire loan was forgiven. I would strongly recommend him.

Posted by anonymous | October 23, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Sean Marvin- BEST choice for a lawyer!

I would highly recommend Sean Marvin. If you are looking for a quality, intelligent lawyer who produces results, he is the right person to contact. His attentiveness and genuine nature, while remaining very composed and professional, are definitely some of his strong points. He does not give off a... superficial vibe, and he is very patient and delicate with information. His communication skills are superb. I explained my point of view on my case, and he relayed it to the judge and prosecutor extremely well. He understood what I awkwardly narrated and presented it in a way that produced conducive results to my well-being. If I had to describe him in one word as a lawyer, it would be "unique". Throughout my entire time working with Sean, he has been concerned about my case. He remained informed about the situation and what was going on in my life effecting it, even though the case was postponed three months. That takes dedication. I have observed interactions and rapports between friends and acquaintances and the lawyers representing them, and I have found it highly disappointing. The vibe of superficiality often was there. The lack of response when emails and phone calls were not followed up on left people often frustrated and feeling unheard. Sean never does that. If you call or email him, he will get back to you. If he has not heard from you, he will catch up with you, making sure that you are okay. That is highly rare. I personally would hire Sean as my lawyer, hands down, if I ever need a lawyer again. At least with him, I know I am getting the real deal, someone who is smart, who I can trust, and who can produce results. I hope you take my recommendation into account. You will not be disappointed.

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Sean A. Marvin's Lawyer Endorsements

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Garrison Wood

Criminal defense lawyer | Nov 30

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse Sean. Sean and I have handled several cases together. He is one of the few attorneys that I personally recommend to people looking for a military defense attorney. I have witnessed his abilities and work ethic first-hand and do not hesitate in saying that he cares for his clients and works extremely hard on their behalf. Sean is an attorney that I trust. You can trust him too."

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Neil Stauffer

Unknown lawyer | Jan 28

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I fully endorse Sean. I have known Sean since 2009 when we began serving in the Army JAG Corps together. He is an outstanding attorney who effectively advocates for his clients and consistently garners successful results."

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Stephen Terpak

Military law lawyer | Jan 20

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Sean is sharp and patient. He is well versed in security and military matters."

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Brian Schenk

Military law lawyer | Jan 19

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Sean is a highly competent, ethical and attentive attorney. He was a pleasure to work with."

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Douglas Cohen

Military law lawyer | Aug 17

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Sean as an excellent attorney who is extremely adept at representing enlisted personnel in all facets of military law. Sean works out of Alexandria, Virginia on the East Coast and I value and trust his work to the point that he and I have decided to collaborate as co-counsel on future military law-related cases on the East Coast, Colorado and nationwide to best serve clients in our perspective regions."

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Adam Krischer

Military law lawyer | Jul 13

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I met Sean when he was stationed in Germany. It was quickly apparent he was an excellent officer and lawyer with much to offer. Skilled in military and civilian criminal defense, he's a top-notch trial attorney."

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Andrew Stewart

Military law lawyer | Jun 16

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Whenever I have a client that faces possible sanction from the military or loss of a security clearance, I call Sean for advice. He is knowledgable and diligent."

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Brian Murray

Military law lawyer | May 14

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"He is the go-to guy on military law in the DC area. A former JAG lawyer with the right demeanor for some very tough jobs. I have seen Sean in action and I couldn't recommend him enough."

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Kenneth Phillips

Military law lawyer | Feb 17

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"This is an aggressive and hard working lawyer. He knows his stuff when it comes to military law. I would recommend him no matter how big the case."

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Justin Graf

Criminal defense lawyer | Feb 08

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. I've had the honor to work with Sean on a number of cases over the years and he has always shown great skill in resolving difficult issues. I would not hesitate to refer anyone in need of legal services to Sean."

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Cody Dowden

Military law lawyer | Nov 19

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Military law is highly specialized and obtaining a knowledgeable advocate should be at the top of your list when faced with the possibility of military discipline. When your career is at stake you can't go wrong with Sean."

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Experience

Rating:  8.0 (Excellent)

Honors

2012

Bronze Star Medal, US Army

Work Experience

2009 - 2014

Judge Advocate, Captain, US Army JAG Corps

Associations

2019 - Present

US Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims

Member

2017 - Present

US Supreme Court

Member

2014 - Present

US Court of Appeals for the Armed Forces

Member

2014 - Present

US District Court, Eastern District of Virginia

Member

2014 - Present

US District Court, Western District of Virginia

Member

2014 - Present

US Court of Federal Claims

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Army Court-Martial: Sexual Assault

Not guilty

Army Court-Martial: Hazing / Maltreatment

Not guilty

Army Officer Elimination Board: Toxic leadership

Officer retained; all allegations unsubstantiated

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Education

2008

Temple University - James E. Beasley School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

Speaking Engagements

2018

National Convention 2018

Defending the GI Bill, Leading for Tomorrow

2017

GI Bill Expansion Forever GI Bill

Publications

Languages

English

Activity

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