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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
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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 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...
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...
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 ...
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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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