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Rick Morris
About Rick
Biography
I served over 22 years in the United States Navy. I was enlisted for 12 years and served as a Legalman (military paralegal) and selected for Chief Legalman (E-7). I was served 10 years as an officer as a Limited Duty Officer for Law (LDO Law) and obtained my law degree on my own during night school and am the only LDO Law in the history of the Untied States navy to obtain their law degree while serving on active duty. I retired in 2010 and opened my own law practice and now put my years of experience to help military members with Court-Martial Defense, Administrative Discharge Hearings, and discharge upgrades.
Also, while serving on active duty, I was the Security Clearance Manager for 3 separate military commands and administered the security clearance program. As an attorney, I have successfully represended dozens and dozens of clients before almost every Federal Agency to appeal their Denied Security Clearance.
Practice Areas
2
Practice Areas
Military Law
80%
25 years | 500 cases
Government
20%
17 years | 100 cases
Fees and Rates
Cost
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in District of Columbia for 20 years
State: District of Columbia
Acquired: 2005
No misconduct found
Location
Law Center Pc
8400 Hampton Blvd, Norfolk, VA, 23505
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Rick Morris's Reviews
Showing 1 - 5 of 27 client reviews from Avvo
Posted by Jay | December 9, 2025 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
DO NOT HIRE!
This guy is a scammer took my money and never represented me stay away from this clown please.
Posted by anonymous | January 3, 2025 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
RIPOFF
Rick took a retainer of $3,500 and produced nothing after months of documents uploaded to Clio. Follow-ups with his staff after no response fielded nothing.
Posted by anonymous | May 30, 2024 | Hired Attorney
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Disgruntled Vet
!!!DO NO HIRE! RICK MORRIS IS A FRAUD!!! It looks like he changed firms name recently. Browse around about him. Bad rep. Charged me $2000 for a consultation! I will be pulling a banner down Virginia Beach from my plane that says "Rick Morris is a Fraud." Bet on it. Over 2 years, never called back, an...
Posted by anonymous | March 10, 2023 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Thief
He stole $4500. Vengeance belongs to the Lord. What an awful person, so much for a baby veteran.
Posted by Ian Piper and Roxanne Ryder | June 30, 2022 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Scam
We reached out to Rick to assist my boyfriend in a matter. He requested a deposit which we paid. He sent us some paperwork and we had questions. We reached out and have not heard from him in 2 years despite multiple attempts! Stay far away! He should lose his license
Rick Morris's Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse Rich Morris. I serve with Rick Morris in the Virginia General Assembly and on legal matters involving military law. I am Chairman of the House Courts of Justice (Judiciary Committee). Rick is my "go to" attorney when I need legal work done on important legal issues with serious consequences. In my private law practice, when I have a military client, I always refer them to Rick to work out the consequences that may result from a criminal charge."
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Experience
Honors
2010
Navy Commendation Medal, Secretary of the Navy
2008
Defense Meritorious Service Medal, President of the United States
2001
Navy Achievement Medal, Secretary of the Navy
Work Experience
2010 - Present
Attorney, The Law Center
2000 - 2010
LDO Law, Us Navy
1988 - 2000
Legalman, US Navy
Associations
2010 - Present
Judge Advocates AssociationMember
2010 - Present
American Bar AssociationMember
2005 - Present
Court of Appeals of the Armed ForcesMember
Sample of Legal Cases
Sexual Assault SPCM
Not Guilt on 4 charges, Guilty on 2. No confinement, no Reduction in Rate, No Forfeiture, BCD.
Discharge Board (E-7)
Retained
Admin Discharge Board (E-7)
No Misconduct - retained
Discharge Board (E-4)
No Misconduct - retained
Discharge Board (E-4)
Discharged OTH
Admin Discharge Board (E-6)
No Misconduct - retained
General Court-Martial: (E-7)
Not Guilty of all charges.
Discharge Board (E-4)
No Misconduct - retained
General Court-Martial (E-5)
Guilty
Discharge Board (E-6)
Discharged - GENERAL
Discharge Board (E-4)
Findings - Retaned
Plea Deal - SPCM (E-3)
Plead Guilty, 30 days confinement.
General Court-Martial (E-6)
Not Guilty to Sexual Assault, Guilty of Sexual Harassment & False Official statement. Received 45 days restriction.
General Court-Martial (E-8)
Not Guilty of assault, Guilty of disrespect, fraternization, and maltreatfment. Sentenced to 6 months confinement, reduction to E-4
Discharge Board (E-6)
Retained
Special Court-Martial (E-6)
Not Guilty of all charges.
Special Court-Martial (E-6)
Not Guilty of all charges.
Admin Discharge Board (E-7)
HONORABLE
Special Court-Martial (E-4)
Against advise, client plead Not Guilty. Found Guilty of all charges. Received 6 months confinement, reduced to E-1, and Bad Conduct Discharge
Discharge Board (E-4)
Discharged - OTH
Special Court-Martial (E-4)
Found guilty, punishment of restriction for 45 days, reduction to E-3.
Education
2002
Regent University
JD - Juris Doctor
1998
Saint Leo University
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
Q&A
I'm in the air force. 33 weeks pregnant. im on half days 0730-1200 duty hrs. my senior leadership said I cannot make any appoint
21 May 2015
Q&A
Can a Staff Sergeant in the Army (E-6) counsel a Sergeant First Class (E-7) for behavioral reasons?
16 May 2015