Steven John Goralski

Steven John Goralski

5.0
Rating: 7.0

Licensed for 10 years

Military law Lawyer at Jacksonville, NC
Practice Areas: Military Law

200 Valencia Dr, Jacksonville, NC

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Licenses

Licensed in Kentucky for 10 years

State: Kentucky

Acquired: 2015

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in New Jersey for 10 years

State: New Jersey

Acquired: 2015

Administrative - Not Authorized to Practice

No misconduct found

Location

Steven Goralski

200 Valencia Dr, Jacksonville, NC, 28546

Military Defense Litigator, LLC

201 TOM HALL STREET, FORT MILL, SC, 29715

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Steven John Goralski's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

17 Client Reviews

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Showing 1 - 4 of 4 reviews | Character & Conduct

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...assionate about helping soldiers at all levels, even if you are in a classified setting, he got your six... I have seen his craft firsthand in the Military Court room, and I can say that he works hard for his clients, coming out with great results at the end. Thank you, Mr. Steve, for representing us during those extremely difficult moments when there was nobody else left in our corner...

Posted by Richie | June 09, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

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.... I’d be facing a much different time after the Marine Corps if it wasn’t for him. You can’t put a price on your future. Worth every minute and every penny.

Posted by Trey | July 27, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Military Law

PROACTIVE LAWYER

Steven has been proactive in my case over the last 8 months. At the beginning of my case I was thrown 2 NJPs for very minor offenses, some of which I did not commit. After me and Steven reviewed we decided the best route for everything. In the long battle me and Steven won and I got out with an honor...able! In my personal opinion if I didn’t have Steven I would not be getting an honorable and I wouldn’t have kept my benefits! Steven has been flexible and understanding to the time differences as well knowing that I live in California. He’s always quick to respond and help personally through text or phone call. I couldn’t have asked for a better lawyer for my case! He really brought it to my command hard with facts stated in marine corps orders. Thanks Steven !

Posted by Gunny | March 21, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Military Law

Major Goralski

I know Steve Goralski as, “Sir”, a Major in the US Marines. I have come across a many attorneys and gentlemen in my short 19 years and Steven is the Marine and Gentleman so many strive an entire career to become. As my defense council, he singlehandedly ensured I still have a dog in the fight for me ...to reach 20 years and retire from the Marine Corps honorably. At the time I was facing a administrative separation from weight gained due to medical conditions. However, the unit I was with, 2D Maint BN, OMC, didn’t see it as medical conditions. I now have had surgery on both hips but will be getting right hip replacement April 1, 2020 and left hip replacement very soon after. Also I will reach 20 years. It’s hard for me to find enough words to explain how thankful and honored I am that Major Steven Goralski saw the Marine I was and am. He called it a gross mistake if the Marine Corps allowed this “heroic veteran” to be separated and not given a full retirement. He orchestrated the defense of my case with such vigor that I was beyond feeling humbled at that point; I was somewhere between just numb and then somewhere in the stars. If there id someone else you can try it but I guarantee Major Steve Gotalski will be the only option as a, “ One shot, One kill.” Have had the same for 18 years!! Semper Fi!!!!

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Experience

Rating:  7.0 (Very Good)

Honors

2018

Navy & Marine Corps Commendation Medal, U.S. Marine Corps

Work Experience

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

Sample of Legal Cases

Administrative Separation for Positive Urinalysis

Retained

General Court Martial w/ 18 charges

Letter of Reprimand (Guilty on two charges), Allowed to Retire.

Special Court Martial for Two Positive Urinalysis

Full Aquittal

Administrative Separation for Positive Urinalysis

No Basis (Not Guilty)

AR 15-6 rebuttal for a commander (LTC)

Findings Unsubstantiated, Flag closed out favorably

Article 120 (Sexual Assault) General Court Martial

Full Acquittal

Article 120 (Sexual Assault) and Fraternization General Court Martial

Not Guilty on Article 120. Discharged honorably after fulfilling remaining contact.

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Education

2015

University of Louisville

JD - Juris Doctor

2011

Boston University

MBA - Master of Business Administration

2006

State University of New York, College at Oswego

BS - Bachelor of Science - Accounting

Speaking Engagements

2023

Collateral Damage: Assessing And Mitigating The Far Reaching Consequences Of A DWI DWI Collateral Consequences

Languages

English

Activity

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