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I am an experienced professional dedicated to defending the service of those who serve this country: members of the uniformed services and federal civilian employees.
As one of the attorneys with The Law Offices of Sean Mangan, PLLC, I practice exclusively military law and federal civilian employment law.
On the military side, I advise and represent military servicemembers in all matters pertaining to their military services, including UCMJ actions, courts-martial, titling actions, separation boards and BOIs, administrative investigations, the filing of derogatory information, reprimands, GOMORs, administrative rebuttals, filings before military records boards, criminal appeals before the CCAs and CAAF, clearance investigations and appeals, and more.
On the federal civilian side, I represent federal civilian employees in a wide array of matters, including performance actions, removals, PIPs, suspensions, reasonable accommodations, disciplinary actions, equal employment opportunity matters and litigation before the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, and litigation before the Merit Systems Protection Board (MSPB). As an attorney who formerly defended federal agencies, I understand what it takes to win when taking on the federal government.
Prior to leaving government, I previously served as a federal judicial clerk at the Court of Appeals for the Armed Forces; as an Army Judge Advocate (JAG), including as a Trial Defense Services (TDS) attorney at Fort Bragg; as an appellate staff attorney at a state supreme court; and as a federal civilian employment litigator for the United States Department of Commerce. I have substantial experience in trial litigation, administrative appeals, appellate practice, and federal civilian employment law.
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Posted by Christina | February 27, 2026 | Hired Attorney
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Posted by Jamie | February 20, 2026 | Consulted Attorney
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Posted by Al | January 20, 2026 | Hired Attorney
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Posted by Frank | December 5, 2025 | Hired Attorney
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Posted by anonymous | November 21, 2025 | Hired Attorney
I can't speak more highly of Paul (PJ) Judge and his depth and breadth of experience and expertise navigating the unique challenges of the military justice system. He was professional and proactive, as well as aggressive and creative with all of his strategy and communications with me and with my cha...
"I have known Paul Judge for over a decade, and have had the opportunity to see him work several mattes. I have been consistently impressed by his talent, abilities, and skill, which are all top-notch. I consider him to be among the most gifted attorneys I have ever met, and would trust him without hesitation."
Military law lawyer
Military law lawyer
2019
GAFPB, US Army
2018
Army Achievement Medal, US Army
2017
Army Commendation Medal, US Army
2017
Army Service Ribbon, US Army
2017
National Defense Service Medal, US Army
2017
GWOT-SM, US Army
2016
Magna Cum Laude, Washington and Lee Law School
2016
Order of the Coif, Washington and Lee Law School
2016
Barry Sullivan Constitutional Law Award, Washington and Lee Law School
2016
Merit Scholarship for American and International law, Baronial Order of the Magna Charta
2013
George C Marshall Award, US Army
2025 - Present
Attorney, The Law Offices of Sean F. Mangan PLLC
2023 - 2025
Attorney, United States Department of Commerce
2021 - 2023
Attorney, The Supreme Court of Virginia
2017 - 2021
Captain / Judge Advocate, The United States Army Judge Advocate General (JAG) Corps
2016 - 2017
Law Clerk, Court of Appeals for the Armed Forces (CAAF), Chambers of the Honorable Judge Margaret Ryan
2016
J.D.
2013
Bachelor of Arts, History
2021
Standards of Appellate Review
English
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