Grover Hamel Baxley

Grover Hamel Baxley

4.9
Rating: 9.8

Licensed for 24 years

Military law Lawyer at Virginia Beach, VA
Practice Areas: Military Law

4445 Corporation Lane, Virginia Beach, VA

About Grover

Biography

Practice Areas

1

Practice Area

Military Law 100%

Representation of military members of all branches in courts-martial, administrative boards, and other disciplinary actions.

25 years | 2,500 cases

100%

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Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes


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Licenses

Licensed in Massachusetts for 24 years

State: Massachusetts

Acquired: 2001

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JAG Defense - The Law Office of Grover H. Baxley, P.C.

4445 Corporation Lane, Virginia Beach, VA, 23462

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Showing 16 - 20 of 37 reviews | Practice Area Knowledge

Posted by JB | January 15, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Military Law

all that and then some!

When my daughter failed her drug screen we as a family, were crushed. All that she had worked for, everything was on the line. We determined that the positive test was due to someone slipping drugs into her drink. After talking with her Command we also realized that we would need a lawyer. We resea...rched online extensively and contact numerous lawyers, with the majority painting a negative outcome. One even said that her career was over and he would do his best to get her discharge upgraded. Upgraded!!??!! She didn't do it! Once we contacted Mr Baxley we knew right away that we had the right guy for the job. He never promised anything but was confident and explained the process in such away that we understood the steps. Everything leading up to her board happened exactly as he had said it would. He is very busy, as any great lawyer is, but when her time neared he put it into overdrive! He was awesome and with out his expertise she surely would have been separated under other than honorable conditions. During the board he lined up the best witnesses and testimony that made the boards decision an easy one. They only deliberated 10 mins! NOT GUILTY!!! We as a family couldn't be happier with our decision to retain JAG Defense and Mr Baxley! He is truly the best! THANK YOU!

Posted by SFC Holley | September 14, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Military Law

Grover Baxley saved my Career/Life!

When I was told that I had tested positive for THC by my Commander I saw my career flash before my eyes. I immediately started searching for a lawyer. I talked to at least 7 lawyers that specialized in Positive Urinalysis'. But when I talked to Mr Baxley he walked me thru the entire process of defen...ding myself, he explained to me my rights as United States Soldier, he told me not to make any statements. And from that very second I knew that I had found a right lawyer. Mr. Baxley is a well educated lawyer who is very knowledgeable about the military urinalysis program. When it was time for my Court Martial Trial Mr Baxley was very impressive, he absolutely demolished the Government Prosecutor with relatively ease! For anyone that is looking for the best Defensive Lawyer in the business of saving Soldiers Careers, Mr. Baxley is no brainer! I would recommend him to anybody! He is money well spent! Thank you Mr Baxley!

Posted by anonymous | July 14, 2015 | Military Law

Outstanding performance and extremely talented

First off I'd like to say thank you to Grover Baxley. I tested positive on a urinalysis. When I first read all these testimonials I couldn't believe them. Now I know for a fact that Mr. Baxley is simply that good. His confidence and experience shows from the moment you first talk to him to the moment... you both walk in the court room. Mr. Baxley steps into the courtroom fully prepared and knows exactly what to say and when to say it. He's able to make judgment calls and able to think quickly on his feet when the opposing counsel would do or say anything he quickly asserts his dominance and shuts them down almost instantly. He's completely honest with you and will give you the confidence to put your mind at ease when my command was trying to scare me into making the decisions that would benefit them not me Mr. Baxley was there. Mr. Baxley will walk with you from step one to the day you leave your court room victorious. He won't make any promises but I can assure you from my personal experience he won't let you down. If your asking yourself who should I hire then stop here. I can't thank him enough, he's worth every penny. Because of him I can continue my career, he demolished the opposing counsel and clearly was more knowledgable in the matters of military law then they were. I knew they were surprised by how much he knew I saw the look on their face and it was priceless. I knew I made the right choice and I'm glad I did, he kept intact my integrity and we stuck with the truth. Even when he's working other cases he still is available to speak to you over the phone and email no matter what state he's in. Mr. Baxley is extremely talented and I would like to say thanks again. Look no further cause he is as good as it gets. I can't say enough about him. My family thanks you also. Godspeed Mr. Baxley

Posted by anonymous | March 26, 2015 | Military Law

BAXLEY IS A DRAGON SLAYER, RETAIN HIM NOW IF YOU WANT TO WIN

Grover Baxley is a true professional, and is beyond reproach. I was falsely accused of multiple counts of misconduct that could have been punished by prison and a less than honorable discharge. The government bull dozed their way through my career, cancelled my orders, issued an adverse FITREP, and t...hreatened me with court martial. In the face of this pressure, Mr. Baxley took me under his wing and guided me through the military justice system. From the moment Mr. Baxley took my case his advice was not just clear, but frankly clever. He had a deep understanding of flaws in the military justice system and the seemingly insurmountable odds against me as a service member after the government decided I was guilty. He subverted government attempts at every turn to degrade me and stamp me out. I faced the threat of court martial and then NJP, but in the end Mr. Baxley managed to steer the Navy towards the most advantageous venue to clear my name in my particular case, and I was exonerated on all counts. As a military reserve JAG and civilian defense counsel, he is unquestionably at the head of his class. He is a trial lawyer with winning instincts, and watching him in the courtroom is like watching David slay Goliath. I trusted him with my life, and he stood with me until I could lift my head again in freedom. Mr. Baxley will never promise you will win, but he will offer sober, clever, sound advice. He will treat you with dignity and respect at every turn, and he is a genuinely likable guy. He basically has it all, the total package of knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to perform your legal function in order to achieve the absolute best possible outcome in your particular case. When your life is on the line, and it seems like there isn't much hope, you want Grover in your corner. NOTE: He is busy, and that means you have to be patient as your case develops. On several occasions I wanted to get a hold of him, but he was in a trial. He got back to me as soon as he could, but if you choose to hire him, keep in mind he is like a magnet. People are turning to him left and right to save their careers or lives, and he has to prioritize his time so those closest to trial get his full and undivided attention. When it’s your day in the courtroom, you will appreciate having 100% of his attention. NOTE: He has a flat rate payment policy, which seems like a significant amount of money. He is worth every penny I paid, because he saved my career and kept me from being permanently labeled with a less than honorable discharge. Furthermore, I had a peace of mind with the flat rate, since I wasn’t being individually charged by the minute every time I called him or wanted to meet to discuss my case.

Posted by anonymous | January 16, 2015 | Military Law

Not guilty verdict in drug offense charge

Ever since I popped hot on a unit level analysis for thc I was certain that my military career was over. At the time of this case in early 2015 I was a SPC in the United States Army, and was given an article 15 that would have certainly ended my career (my unit had even started my separation packet).... Concerned for my future I searched the internet for advice on my case, and I found the services of Jag Defense legal services and more specially Mr. Baxley. From the first time I spoke with him on the phone, I knew that Mr. Baxley had expertise on these matters. He explained to me exactly what my options were and what the government was going to try to do every step of the way. I decided at JAG to decline my article 15 despite my JAG "counsel" telling me that it was unwise to do so, because "the army always wins". During the several months waiting for my court date, Mr. Baxley explained to me how we were going to handle the case. He kept me informed and responded to any of my questions in a timely manner. At one point, Mr. Baxley had business to attend to in Italy, but I was still able to keep correspondence with him, and he made himself available to me in a timely manner. When my day at court finally came, Mr. Baxley explained the whole process to me and prepped me for my testimony if I needed to take the stand. When it came to jury selection, we were able to excuse 3 of the 7 jury members from the panel that may of been unfavorable to my case. From the opening arguments it was obvious that the prosecution was outclassed by Mr. Baxley. As they called up their witnesses, Mr. Baxley would expertly extract information from them that put me in a favorable light to the jury. By the time the prosecution had rested their case, it became apparent that I should not even testify, although if I had to I would of been ready thanks to Mr. Baxley. Throughout the case, Mr. Baxley was able to object to many of the prosecutions motions and questions and was successful more times than not. His ability to cite case law and his knowledge of military law was quite impressive to the whole court room. On the other hand, when the prosecution made motions against our defense, Mr. Baxley was able to explain to the judge why the motion had no grounds. Almost always the judge would overrule the prosecution, often times right in front of the jury! At the end of the case, the jury took only 20 minutes to deliberate, and came back with a verdict of not guilty. I will be forever thankful to the services that Mr. Baxley provided for my defense, and would recommend him to anyone that asks. I know that being taken to court martial is one of the most stressful situations that one may ever face. Do not trust your JAG counsel to have your best interest in heart. If I would have went with them, I would be out of the military. I would recommend that you at least give Mr. Baxley a call.

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Grover Hamel Baxley's Lawyer Endorsements

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Aaron Pike

Military law lawyer | Feb 11

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Mr. Baxley is a first class military defense counsel. I have prosecuted military defendants that he represented and have worked alongside him on other military matters. He always distinguished himself by his professionalism, advocacy, and ability."

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Larry Youngner

Military law lawyer | Oct 04

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Grover Baxley, Esq. is a hard-working, Client-focused attorney with tremendous military law experience! I have seen him perform while on active duty as a Judge Advocate and in private practice with equal zeal and professionalism."

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Neil Stauffer

Unknown lawyer | Jan 27

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I unequivocally endorse Grover. Dedicated to his clients and brilliant in the court room, he is one of the best in the business."

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Matthew Hamel

Military law lawyer | Aug 15

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I had the opportunity to work with Grover over ten years ago when I was a prosecutor in the Navy and Grover was a defense counsel representing servicemembers. Grover is a highly accomplished litigator and aggressive advocate for his clients. Now that I am in private practice, I routinely refer military law cases to Grover as well as any case that comes across my desk involving security clearance concerns. I highly endorse Grover Baxley without reservation and I will continue to refer clients to him in his areas of expertise."

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Michael Millios

Military law lawyer | Jul 24

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I highly endorse Grover. I tried a case with Grover back in 2012. He secured a full acquittal for a Staff Sergeant saving a quality Soldier's career. Grover puts a lot of time into investigating the case and prepping for trial. He is an excellent advocate for his clients."

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David Carlson

Military law lawyer | Mar 27

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. First-rate attorney. Dedicated an hardworking."

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Gregory Gagne

Military law lawyer | Oct 10

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have known Grover since we practiced together in the Air Force JAG Corps. He was and continues to be an outstanding military law attorney and professional. I would highly recommend Grover to anyone who needs assistance."

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Emma Shinn

Military law lawyer | Sep 16

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I wholeheartedly endorse Grover. He and I have taught classes together at several Continuing Legal Education seminars and I have known him for years. He is bright, hard-working, and has a passion for defending servicemembers across the world. He has a great reputation and consistently gets fantastic results for his clients."

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R. Rowell

Military law lawyer | Sep 15

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Grover is an experienced military defense attorney and I am pleased to recommend him. He is an aggressive and committed trial attorney who zealously represents his clients."

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Joseph Sillitto

Criminal defense lawyer | Nov 04

Relationship: Friend

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Shawn Cline

Military law lawyer | Feb 14

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Grover as an outstanding attorney and former JAG. I have observed his case preparation an performance for many years. I routinely refer cases to him, knowing that he will secure the best possible outcome in any case."

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Keith Scherer

Military law lawyer | Jan 18

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mr. Baxley has been a trusted colleague for more than a decade. Without reservation I endorse him as one of the elite military criminal defense attorneys in the country. He's an exceptional advocate for his clients and has always conducted himself ethically both in and out of court. He gets my highest recommendation."

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David Price

Criminal defense lawyer | Jan 18

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I have had the great pleasure and privilege of working with Mr. Baxley for over 7 years. First at two different law firms; and, for the past 4 years in a partnership. In addition to his general criminal law defense excellence, Mr. Baxley has developed a particular specialty with an impeccable track record in the defense of drug/urinalysis cases. I give Mr. Baxley my absolute highest and strongest recommendation!"

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Brian George

Military law lawyer | Sep 01

Relationship: Friend

"I endorse this lawyer's work. I have prosecuted and defended military cases as co-counsel with Grover. He is an excellent trial lawyer and pushes relentlessly for the best result for his client."

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Aaron Pike

Litigation lawyer

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Emma Shinn

Unknown lawyer

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Neil Stauffer

Litigation lawyer

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Michael Millios

Military law lawyer

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Larry Youngner

Military law lawyer

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Gregory Gagne

Military law lawyer

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Rodney Dillman

Medical malpractice lawyer

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R. Rowell

Employment and labor lawyer

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Justyn Baxley

Administrative law lawyer

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Anthony Mowry

Wills and living wills lawyer

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Matthew Hamel

Divorce and separation lawyer

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John Gardner

Criminal defense lawyer

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Shawn Cline

Criminal defense lawyer

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Keith Scherer

Military law lawyer

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Tory Langemo

Criminal defense lawyer

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Joseph Sillitto

Wills and living wills lawyer

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David Price

Military law lawyer

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Experience

Rating:  9.8 (Superb)

Honors

2015

Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers Association

2014

Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers Association

2014

Meritorious Service Medal (1 OLC), U.S. Air Force Reserve

2011

Meritorious Service Medal, U.S. Air Force Reserve

2009

Outstanding Reserve Field Grade Officer, 4th Quarter, Air Force Legal Operations Agency

2005

Commendation Medal, U.S. Air Force

2004

Outstanding Company Grade Officer, 3rd Quarter, Air Force Eastern Circuit

2003

Achievement Medal, U.S. Air Force

1999

Editorial Board, Law Review, University of Richmond School of Law

Work Experience

2005 - Present

Attorney, U.S. Air Force Reserve, JAG Corps

2007 - 2009

Attorney, Blue Law International

2001 - 2005

Attorney, U.S. Air Force JAG Corps

Associations

2014 - Present

National Trial Lawyers Association

Member

2005 - Present

Navy/Marine Corps Court of Criminal Appeals

Admitted to Practice

2005 - Present

Army Court of Criminal Appeals

Admitted to Practice

2005 - Present

U.S. Court of Federal Claims

Admitted to Practice

2001 - Present

U.S. Court of Appeals for the Armed Forces

Admitted to Practice

2001 - Present

Air Force Court of Criminal Appeals

Admitted to Practice

Sample of Legal Cases

Positive Urinalysis Defense

Acquittal

Military Defense Cases

Military Successes

Navy Board of Inquiry

Retained

Army Court-Martial

Charges Dismissed

Navy Court-Martial

Acquittal

Air Force Court-Martial

Acquittal

Air Force Court-Martial

Acquittal

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Education

2001

University of Richmond School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1998

Vanderbilt University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2015

Virginia State Bar

Challenges for Military Justice Practitioners

2015

USMC Defense Services Conference

Military Urinalysis Defense

2014

Navy/Marine Corps Defense Counsel Orientation

Effective Post-Trial Advocacy

2014

Navy/Marine Corps Defense Counsel Conference

Urinalysis Defense at Administrative Discharge Boards

2014

Navy/Marine Corps Defense Counsel Conference

Defense Clemency Strategies

2014

Aviano AB, Italy

A Peek Behind the Curtain - Defense Counsel Tactics

2014

Aviano AB, Italy

Security Clearance Adjudications

2013

Navy/Marine Corps Defense Counsel Conference

Defending Drug Cases

2013

Military Law Update

Military Law

2012

Defense Counsel Orientation

Defending Drug Cases

2011

Forensic Expert Mock Trial Course

Court-Martial Issues for Expert Witnesses

2010

Defense Counsel Orientation

Security Clearance Issues for Defense Lawyers

2009

Defense Counsel Orientation

Urinalysis Defense in the Military

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