Eric Michael Kopka

I hired Eric when I was deployed after I was the subject of a command investigation due alleged misconduct. I knew I wanted to hire a former military judge advocate who was familiar with the Uniformed Code of Military Justice (UCMJ), not to mention he had great reviews. Hiring Eric was a no brainer. ... He and Freddie were very accommodating of my schedule while I was deployed and addressed all my questions and concerns. He immediately gave me peace of mind. Upon return from my deployment, I met with Eric and Freddie in person and they were just as wonderful as they were on the phone and via email. After the conclusion of the command investigation, the command took no action; however, a separate agency initiated a secondary investigation into the same alleged misconduct. He again, guided me through this process and put my mind at ease. In total, my investigations lasted almost a year. Although I was not subjected to any administrative or disciplinary action, having Eric on my team was invaluable. I cannot stress the quality of representation and expert knowledge Eric possesses. I would hire him again and I highly recommend him for anyone needing representation in the military.

Mr.kopca and his paralegal Ms.Duverger worked relentlessly to resolve my case with my command trying to manipulate, the military legal system to force me out through an adsep board.Disregarding my medical needs. Essentially I was given honorable on my board After a grueling hearing. I highly recomme...nd services from mr.kopca and his team through your legal Turmoil.::reminder military law isn’t cheap but mr.kopca is a flexible and understanding man with his clients!

I am a E5 in the Navy. I was faced with nine serious charges including sexual and assault charges that would potentially ruin my life. After a lot of review, I engaged Eric on my case, which turned out to be the best decision I made! Eric is a very straight forward professional that is extremely know...ledgeable in military law. He is upfront and fair, and walked me through each step of the way. He was successful in getting me down to two small charges and no confinement! I would recommend Eric to anyone who finds themselves in a similar situation. Thank you, Eric!!

Eric Kopka is an exceptional lawyer. From the first contact he instills confidence and hope for a good outcome, while still providing a realistic assessment of the legal landscape. He listens patiently and is able to quickly sort out important details from extraneous information, and build the str...ongest case possible with the facts he has. His vast experience and successes in military law allow him to cut through much of the red tape and focus on the most important factors for your case as he guides you through the process. And most importantly, he gives his full effort, never short changing any aspect of his representation. This is the lawyer you want by your side when the military legal system is crushing you. He represented me in a highly sensitive and politically charged matter and he led me to the best possible outcome. I would recommend Eric Kopka to anyone needing legal representation for military law.

I am a Sailor who was stationed with a Marine unit and I had been NJPed once and a few weeks later, was charged again and pending NJP. I knew that I was being targeted and refused NJP and requested Court Martial. I have been in the Navy for 10 years, and have never been in trouble until I came to t...his command. I didn’t understand everything that was going on and a friend of mine directed me to Eric Kopka. From the minute that I walked into his office, his staff made me feel so welcome. There is no doubt in my mind, that Eric and his team are knowledgeable people, who are willing to do whatever it takes to help their client. While my case wasn’t a typical case, my questions were answered, In a way that I could understand and set my mind at ease. As the time came closer for the Court Martial, I would regularly hear from Eric and his paralegal. Their confidence helped me to feel more confident in our case. He always made sure that I knew everything that could possibly happen. He was honest and never told me what I wanted to hear. He wanted to make sure that I knew every possible outcome of my case and never sugar coated things. When the case switched from a Court Martial to ADSEP, he and Freddie, never missed a beat. They both made the whole process less painful than it could have been. You can tell that they have worked together for a while because they make a wonderful team. Thanks to the hard work of Eric and Freddie, I was retained in the Navy. I have already recommended them to several of my friends and will continue to do so. If you need someone who knows Marine Corps Law and who will fight for you, not just take your money, The Law Office of Eric Kopka should be your next phone call!