Eric Michael Kopka

Top notch attorney that provides excellent advice during trying times. Staff is responsive and professional. If you have an issue, Eric will outline options and ensure you get the best outcome possible. Would recommend to military personnel regardless of rank or issue. He has the depth, relations...hip and understanding to address any issue.

Eric Kopka is a true master of his profession. I am a CWO5 with over 30 years in the Marine Corps. I tested positive on a uranalysis for an accidental ingestion of my wife's prescription medication. Along with a 6105 Counseling, a Board Of Inquiry (BOI) was convened that could have resulted in ret...irement with an Other than Honorable Discharge (OTH) and reduction of rank to CWO4. If it had not been for Eric Kopka' s diligence, preparedness, and prowess in the court room, my 30 year career would have ended in embarrassment and under a cloud of scrutiny and my reputation tarnished. Eric went down every "rabbit hole" to ensure that we were prepared for the BOI. He systematically dismantled the Prosecuting Attorney's case as he presented the facts and scenario of the how this happened. I strongly recommend Eric and his team to anyone that is facing legal action under the UCMJ. His decades of experience, attention to the details, and skills as a litigator were exactly what was needed to represent me in court. I am very thankful that I was able to hire Eric Kopka.

From the beginning of the process Eric handled my legal issues with compassion, professionalism and, and expertise that left me feeling confident as we navigated through my case. From the article 32 hearing Mr. Kopka showed his skill by being able to remove charges even at the probable cause level. M...r. Kopka was able to not only work with my detailed military counsel but provide them with insight and strategy that greatly improved the overall strength of my defense. Several motions in front of a military judge were won as we approached trial. Mr. Kopka's skill and expertise in trial greatly outmatched that of the government. From opening statements, to closing Mr. Kopka presented my case clearly and confidently. He handled the direct examination of our witnesses perfectly, drawing out the necessary information and more. On cross examination Mr. Kopka exposed inconsistencies in the government's case. Overall Mr. Kopka was the best choice and I highly recommend his services.

Eric Kopka and his paralegal Frederique Bedson are amazing!!! Extremely knowledgeable of the system and very thorough in their preparation and delivery. DO NOT WAIT until it’s too late, hire him as soon as there is any sign you might need an attorney! Had I just trusted anyone to represent me or e...ven the assigned counsel, then the outcome would have vastly different. Eric will give you all the facts and recommendations to help you understand the legal process and make decisions. I lived in a completely different state and yet that never slowed Eric down! He was far more responsive, active, and knowledgeable than my originally assigned counsel that was working on the same base that I was. Not to say that assigned counsel are bad…but most are typically less experienced and are overloaded with other cases, standard military training, education for furthering their career, and the list goes on. My assign counsel was professional and seemed eager to assist, however they were never available and rarely had information for me. It was extremely hard for me to just trust a stranger with my career and future so I asked a great deal of questions. Eric and his paralegal were patient with me and explained everything along the way. He was far more knowledgeable of the process than my command, command legal, and apparently those advising my command. When it was said and done, Eric was right about everything. Don’t just hope things go well, take action by hiring someone that understands the process and has done it exceptionally well for many years…..call Eric Kopka!!!

I was referred to Mr. Kopka by a friend who had utilized his services a time or two. I called his office and was setup with a consult in an expeditious manner. During the consult, I explained my situation and Mr. Kopka explained how the entire legal process would work from start to finish. He then fi...lled me in on the prices and was immediately hired. Mr. Kopka and his assistant proved to be extremely knowledgeable from the beginning and were always available during the day. They would even make themselves available after hours if I needed anything. Ultimately we were successful in my specific case and the entire process went as smooth as possible. Highly recommend.