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 first reached out to Mr. Kopka nearly two years ago. At the time, I was charged with an incident that occurred off-base. My case had been adjudicated in civilian court, but the military had continued to process for separation. Mr. Kopka quickly got in touch with the right people necessary to ensure... that I received fair consideration in all matters, and drafted up supporting documentation on my behalf. Mr. Kopka and Frederique (his paralegal who was also extremely helpful in the process) kept me abreast of the entire process, and responded to inquiries in a prompt manner. Thanks to them, I have my career back. If you have any doubt as to whether it is worth it to hire him, don't. He will shoot you straight on where you stand and where he can help assist, and he has the expertise necessary to get you on your feet again. I cannot thank him enough!

Retaining the services of Eric Kopka was the best decision that I could’ve made. His intimate knowledge of the military judicial system allows him to anticipate, advise and prepare for any eventuality that may occur. Eric and Freddie were no more than a phone call away for over 3 years and 2 differ...ent cases, one of which the Marine Corps decided to take to an Article 32 hearing. Thankfully, both cases were dismissed and I only have Eric and his team to thank. During the entire process the communication and updates were constant, nothing was a surprise, and most importantly they kept me calm. I highly recommend Mr. Kopka and his firm no matter how small the charges may be. Thank you Eric and Freddy for helping finish my career!

I first spoke to Mr. Kopka when I was on the dark side of the Earth, with hostility and conflicting advice coming at me from every angle, and doubt and confusion in my heart. From that call until the very favorable outcome of the issue I hired him for, he and his staff were a constant source of v...aluable information and advice. As a attorney and a person he is intelligent, articulate, personable, eminently well connected, and in-tune to the local Lejeune legal landscape. In the midst of proceedings before judge and jury he is unflappable, aggressive, and dynamically responsive to the emergence of unforeseen variable. If you are reading this then you likely have need for someone who can bring to bear their experience and insight to confront a scary situation staring you in the face. I cannot recommend strongly enough that you call Mr. Kopka to discuss your issue. I know of no better way to guarantee the most favorable possible outcome. Lastly I very much enjoyed the flat-fee model he employs. It is very easy to understand, and negates worry that you are being nickel-and-dimed. Hire the man, he will do the job.

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!