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also known as Chip Hodge
Mr. Clare C. (Chip) Hodge, III is an experienced trial attorney who works primarily in the area of military criminal defense. Chip was commissioned into the U.S. Marine Corps and retired from active duty in 2022 as a Lieutenant Colonel, having served as a judge advocate in numerous key billets. He last served as the Deputy Staff Judge Advocate for Marine Forces Reserve and Marine Forces South, an organization of approximately 100,000 Marines serving in an active or reserve status.
Previously, Chip was recognized for his exemplary service in trial advocacy and hand-selected to serve as Deputy, Military Justice Branch, Judge Advocate Division at Headquarters Marine Corps, Pentagon. Chip also served as Senior Trial Counsel (prosecutor) and Deputy Officer-in-Charge at the Legal Services Support Section-National Capital Region and Marine Forces Reserve. Throughout his career, Chip has litigated both felony and misdemeanor-level matters involving alleged sex offenses, drug offenses, aggravated assault and battery crimes, domestic violence, theft, frauds against the United States, false official statements, drunken and reckless driving, dereliction of duty, adultery, fraternization, sexual harassment, hazing, and bullying, among others.
Additionally, he has personally guided commanders, including General Officers, in the exercise of their convening (decision-making) authority in criminal and administrative matters. For years, he was chosen to lead legal training at seminars hosted specifically for current and incoming, active and reserve commanders and senior enlisted leaders. Chip routinely liaised with local, state, and federal law enforcement authorities and investigators in the conduct of investigations and resulting adjudications.
Chip also has extensive experience in the practices of civilian criminal defense and family law. He understands how military criminal matters and adverse administrative cases and even civilian criminal proceedings can negatively impact a service member’s career and post-service life. In many cases, a service member’s dependents and immediate family experience collateral damage. Chip knows how the military justice system operates, seemingly without regard for the well-being of the service members and their loved ones. Chip wholeheartedly embraces our ethos of defending those who defend us, including their families. Chip received his Juris Doctor from Georgia State University College of Law, his Masters in Business Administration from the University of Memphis Fogelman College of Business and Economics, and his Bachelor of Arts in International Business from Rhodes College (TN).
Chip is a member of the Georgia Bar and South Carolina Bar.
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State: South Carolina
Acquired: 2008
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State: Georgia
Acquired: 2005
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Posted by Mike | May 01, 2026 | Hired Attorney | Litigation
That their counsel first and foremost cares.
Mr. Hodge demonstrated solid work ethic throughout the entire litigation process. His commitment to my case was without a doubt above reproach. Caring with a true genuine personality. Chip fought tooth and nail in the courtroom, exhausting resources with a firm grip on justice and a foot on the the n...
Posted by anonymous | April 24, 2026 | Hired Attorney | Military Law
Best UCMJ Attorney Ever
Mr. Clare Hodge is an amazing attorney and I would hands down, recommend him to anyone in the service or who served prior who needs legal assistance regarding a UCMJ matter. When I initially found myself in a difficult situation while serving on Active Duty, I called and interviewed several legal fir...
Posted by anonymous | April 19, 2026 | Hired Attorney | Military Law
Outstanding
I can’t say enough about Mr. Hodge's professionalism and dedication. He was always responsive, detail-oriented, and worked tirelessly ensuring my record was accurately represented and aggressively advocated at every step. His expertise and commitment made a significant difference in the outcome, and ...
Posted by Dawn | February 17, 2026 | Hired Attorney | Employment & Labor
Full Confidence and Trust
Chip is an absolute professional. He was more than fully prepared, always available when I needed him and very transparent. I would absolutely recommend him. I trusted him with my career and he treated it as if it were his own. His passion for helping and ability to communicate the law assured me I w...
"I strongly endorse this lawyer. A retired Marine Judge Advocate that relentlessly defends his military clients against adverse administrative actions. Chip regularly scores very high on client satisfaction scores with his clients."
"Chip is a seasoned and highly accomplished litigator with extensive experience in military law, civilian criminal defense, and family law matters. Most of all, Chip is fierce advocate for his clients and man of high morale character. With Chip in your corner, you can't go wrong."
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JD - Juris Doctor
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