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Steven J. Goralski is an experienced military law defense attorney. He has represented clients in the Marine Corps, Army and Air Force at General Courts-Martial and at administrative separation board hearings. He served on active duty in the Marine Corps for over 11 years, attaining the rank of Major. He spent several years as an active-duty military lawyer in the criminal defense office at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, in Jacksonville, NC; one of the busiest defense offices in the Marine Corps. He also spent time as the Deputy Staff Judge Advocate (legal advisor) to the Commanding General of Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune.
As a military lawyer serving as a defense counsel, he advised hundreds of clients under investigation, facing judicial punishment and in other areas of military law. He has represented clients at administrative separations boards, special courts-martial and general courts-martial, many times receiving very favorable results.
As the Deputy Staff Judge Advocate (DSJA) for the Commanding General of Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, Mr. Goralski advised on matters involving the UCMJ, administrative military law, and numerous Marine Corps and DOD Regulations. He was a voting member at the Family Advocacy Program (FAP) Incident Determination Committee (IDC) meeting conducted every week.
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200 Valencia Dr, Jacksonville, NC, 28546
201 TOM HALL STREET, FORT MILL, SC, 29715
17 Client Reviews
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Posted by anonymous | March 14, 2024 | Military Law
Consultation Review
Mr.Goralski was helpful and knowledgeable on all subjects pertaining to the UCMJ and civilian law. I would fully recommend consulting with him or hiring him if you are in need of an experienced attorney.
Posted by anonymous | January 24, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Military Law
Look no further he is the best all around
I hired Steve immediately after a consult, 3 years ago. Military legal cases take an extremely long time and Steve never gave up, never left a call or question unanswered and guided me along the way. Steve is an outstanding person and attorney all around. He is very intelligent, calculated and truly ...
Posted by Lenny | February 07, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Military Law
The best Military Lawyer that truly cares
Mr. Steve Goralski is by far the best Military Lawyer that you will ever find. He goes above and beyond working on each individual case. If you have been charged or awaiting court martial, just give Mr. Steve a call. He is not pushy. He will give you his honest advice from the very beginning. He is p...
Posted by Johnathan | August 04, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Military Law
Military Legal Representation
If you have been charged with anything in the military, Steven is the lawyer you want on your side. He is a hard-charging counsel who vigorously fights for your rights. He is and will be fighting along side you. He gives his undivided attention to your needs. He is well suited to perform any legal co...
Posted by Richie | June 09, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Military Law
Same approach and mission for every case. To win!
Mr.goralski displayed every intangible and physical attribute you’d want out of someone defending you. He was always punctual, detailed and determined to get the best outcome for any client of his regardless of the situation at hand. He worked night and day it was evident both in my trial and results...
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2018
Navy & Marine Corps Commendation Medal, U.S. Marine Corps
2017 - 2018
Deputy Staff Judge Advocate, U.S. Marine Corps
2015 - 2017
Defense Counsel, U.S. Marine Corps
2006 - 2015
Marine Officer, U.S. Marine Corps
Retained
Letter of Reprimand (Guilty on two charges), Allowed to Retire.
Full Aquittal
No Basis (Not Guilty)
Findings Unsubstantiated, Flag closed out favorably
Full Acquittal
Not Guilty on Article 120. Discharged honorably after fulfilling remaining contact.
2015
JD - Juris Doctor
2011
MBA - Master of Business Administration
2006
BS - Bachelor of Science - Accounting
2023
English
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