About Thomas
Biography
Colonel in the US Army JAG Corps. Commissioned May 2005. Currently assigned as the Staff Judge Advocate (SJA) to Eighth Army, located on USAG Humphreys, South Korea.
Practice Areas
4
Practice Areas
17 years
13 years
20 years
22 years | 40 cases
Fees and Rates
Cost
1 %
Payment Methods
- Credit Card
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Licensed in Ohio for 24 years
State: Ohio
Acquired: 2001
No misconduct found
Location
The Judge Advocate General's Legal Center and School
600 Massie Road, Charlottesville, VA, 22903
Army Futures Command
210 W. 7th St., Austin, TX, 78701
US Army Legal Services Agency
Litigation Division, 9275 Gunston Road, Fort Belvoir, VA, 22060
US Army JAG Corps
US Army Trial Defense Services (USATDS) Germany, Kleber Kaserne Building 3210, Kaiserslautern, OH, 09263
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Thomas Sung Hong's Reviews
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Posted by John | March 07, 2011
Review of Thomas Hong
Thomas Hong was my attorney and did an outstanding job. He is the consummate professional and was always available to speak with me regardless of what I felt needed to be discussed. He truly was a zealous advocate for me. If I ever need the services of a lawyer again I want Tom representing me. He is...
Thomas Sung Hong's Lawyer Endorsements
"Thomas is an intelligent and dedicated attorney. I endorse this lawyer."
"Thomas Hong is an exceptionally talented advocate and litigator. Tom worked for me for two years while assigned to the Army Trial Defense Service. During that time he demonstrated a mastery of courtroom tactics -- a talent he utilized to achieve excellent results for his clients even in the most difficult cases. For example, in one case I observed, Tom did a masterful job combining expert testimony with skilled cross-examination of untruthful police witnesses in order to achieve a just result. In every case, Tom leaves no stone unturned searching for the truth. He is smart on the law and has common sense -- critical traits for a litigator. Since working for me, Tom has gone on to master other areas of the law beyond military justice and continues to excel. I strongly recommend this attorney."
"Tom is a thoughtful, concerned attorney. His character will carry him further than most any other counselor. It is more than obvious from his track record that Tom has the intelligence and work ethic of a top-tier lawyer (both as a prosecutor and defense attorney, trying cases all over the world). In my experience, the difference between the good lawyers and the great lawyers is this will to do more, and Tom has that will that not all lawyers possess. Tom will be a phenomenal success in any endeavor he pursues. I would not hesitate to hire put him on my team, no matter the issue."
Experience
Honors
2019
MSM, US Army
2018
MSM, US Army
2014
Outstanding Trial Advocacy Award, American Association for Justice
2013
Meritorious Service Medal (MSM), US Army
2012
Army Achievement Medal, US Army
2011
Bronze Star Medal, US Army
2010
Army Commendation Medal, US Army
2008
Army Commendation Medal, US Army
Work Experience
2025 - Present
Staff Judge Advocate (SJA), Eighth Army, Office of the Staff Judge Advocate
2024 - 2025
Deputy Staff Judge Advocate (DSJA), Eighth Army, Office of the Staff Judge Advocate
2022 - 2024
Chair, Academic Dept Contract and Fiscal Law (ADK), The Judge Advocate General's Law Center & School
2019 - 2022
Chief, Concepts and Military Law Division, Army Futures Command, Office of the Staff Judge Advocate
2018 - 2019
Chief, Contract and Fiscal Law Division, US Army Central, US Army
2016 - 2018
Senior Litigation Attorney, US Army Legal Services Agency, Litigation Division
2014 - 2016
Litigation Attorney, US Army Legal Services Agency, Litigation Division
2013 - 2014
Graduate Student, The Judge Advocate General's Law Center & School
2011 - 2013
Brigade Judge Advocate, HHC, 1st Armored Brigade Combat Team, 2nd ID
2008 - 2011
Trial Defense Counsel, US Army Judge Advocate General's Corps
2007 - 2008
Trial Counsel (Army Prosecutor), US Army Judge Advocate General's Corps
2006 - 2007
Administrative Law Attorney, US Army Judge Advocate General's Corps
2005 - 2006
Chief of Legal Assistance, Claims JA, Tax Center OIC, US Army Judge Advocate General's Corps
2003 - 2005
Attorney, Law Office of Thomas S. Hong
2002 - 2003
Attorney, Green & Green, Lawyers
Associations
2014 - Present
The Judge Advocates Association American Inn of CourtVice President
2009 - Present
United States Army Judge Advocate General's Corps LinkedIn GroupFounding Member
Sample of Legal Cases
Not guilty
Education
2021
MA - Masters, Theology and Christian Ministry
2018
LL.M - Master of Laws
2014
LL.M, Master of Laws
2001
Law
1994
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2018
Government Procurement Integrity and Ethics
2012
Unlawful Command Influence and UCMJ
2011
Stipulations of Fact and Expected Testimony
2010
Powerpoint Animation and Video Use at Trial
2009
How to Prepare Your Sentencing Case
Publications
2014
Languages
English
Korean
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Guides