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Josh Hill is a former Judge Advocate in the United States Marine Corps who focuses his practice on military criminal defense and civil litigation involving servicemembers and veterans.
Josh commissioned as a Marine Officer in August 2006. While on active duty, Josh gained extensive military justice experience while serving as both a prosecutor and defense counsel. In these billets, Josh served as lead counsel in a wide-variety of criminal cases including rape, sexual assault, larceny, drug use and possession, assault consummated by battery, obstruction of justice, false official statements, misuse of government resources, unauthorized absence, adultery, and orders violations, consistently achieving outstanding results for his clients.
Josh also served as a deputy staff judge advocate while on active duty where he advised commanding officers and their staffs on the full spectrum of military justice and administrative law issues. In this capacity, Josh served as the supervisory attorney for equal opportunity/sexual harassment claims; personal injury claims involving loss or damage to government property; and in all civil matters involving potential litigation against the United States at MCRD/ERR Parris Island, South Carolina.
Josh practiced pharmaceutical, medical device, and healthcare litigation with Butler Snow in Oxford, Mississippi before joining Military Justice Attorneys. Josh won the 2018 Burton Award for distinguished legal writing.
Josh earned his law degree from Ole Miss and is a member of the Mississippi bar.
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Posted by anonymous | January 30, 2026 | Hired Attorney
Josh has such immense experience in the military justice field that becomes such an incredible asset in working through cases. He's patient and explains things extremely well which helps during the high intensity and stakes of military cases. Personally, I hired him for a expungement and I couldn...
It was an honor to represent you. Congratulations!
Posted by Benjamin | August 27, 2025 | Hired Attorney
We won!! The case surrounding my petition to upgrade my Discharge from General to Honorable was intricate & unusual—and I had been separated from the Armed Forces for nearly 20 years! But Josh heard my circumstances, formulated a strategy--and got us on the Review Board docket before the statutory ...
Benjamin, I couldn't be more thrilled for you! It was an honor representing you.
Posted by Zachary | August 6, 2025 | Hired Attorney
I have been working with Josh Hill since 2020 to upgrade my discharge from "under honorable conditions (general)" to "honorable". The entire process, despite some minor setbacks with the boards, was a positive experience. From the very beginning, Josh was always patient and professional. He took the ...
Thank you, Zach! It was an honor to work with you to obtain a well-deserved upgrade!
Posted by Vincent | July 13, 2025 | Hired Attorney
If you’re reading this review, there’s a fair chance you’re in trouble with the military. The answer is YES—hire Josh Hill. He is worth every penny and more. Don’t gamble with your VA benefits, your military pension, or your freedom. You only get one shot at defending your future. Trust me, this is t...
Vincent, thank you for the review! It was an honor to represent you!!
Posted by Noel S. | November 12, 2024 | Hired Attorney
Josh was professional, understanding and very clear on his plan to assist and appeal my discharge to the Naval Discharge Review Board. Thanks to his expert guidance and instruction, the process went smoothly, and I am grateful for the positive outcome. My discharge was upgraded to a fully Honorable a...
"Josh brings his wealth of knowledge, experience, and zeal to every case. He treats each client with the utmost respect and handles their case with care and precision. His passion for justice on his clients' behalf is contagious, and the proof is in the favorable results they receive - time after time."
"Josh is a terrific advocate and litigator. I have observed him handle the most complex and difficult cases and get positive results for his clients. A highly effective communicator, he seizes upon critical facts and law to craft persuasive motions and arguments. During trial, his effective technique of examining witnesses and holding the attention of the jury, ensures his client’s interests are protected and well represented. Having served as a prosecutor, he understand all aspects of a criminal case and knows how to identify strengths and weaknesses in his own case and the opposing counsel’s. A devoted husband and father, he displays genuine sincerity to those who are impacted by the criminal defense system and always looks out for the best interest of his clients."
"Josh Hill is one the most effective attorneys I have ever worked with in nearly ten years of practicing law. He is a tireless and tenacious advocate with a natural talent for persuasion. More than anything else, however, his character and integrity garner respect and trust from everyone who cross his path."
"Josh is one of the most innovative and effective attorneys I have encountered in a court martial. He is a consummate professional and zealous advocate for his clients. If a friend or love one were pending charges, I cannot think of an attorney that I would recommend over Josh."
"I had the privilege of working with Mr. Hill recently regarding an administrative discharge matter. The administrative package that Mr. Hill submitted on behalf of our client was the best I've seen in several years. Mr. Hill is a talented legal writer and our client's career was depicted in a compelling manner that resulted in him receiving a honorable discharge. Mr. Hill has my highest recommendation and I will not hesitate to refer service members to him in the future."
"Josh Hill is a hard working and intelligent attorney. He had a great reputation when he was a Marine Corps judge advocate and he has establish the same reputation in civilian practice. I endorse this attorney with no reservations."
"Josh is an incredibly talented, smart and aggressive attorney. He is a champion for his clients and his results speak for themselves."
"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Hill is a gifted legal writer, and has shown a great ability to defend his clients in their time of need. Mr. Hill has continually demonstrated a high level of understanding of military law. His legal acumen, and his fearless determination has proven to be a winning formula for his military clients."
"I have known Josh professionally for close to 10 years. Josh is a natural trial lawyer with an unmatched work ethic, a keen eye for the details that matter, a courtroom presence to match. I would seek him out for my legal team."
Military law lawyer
General practice lawyer
Military law lawyer
2018
Burton Award, Law 360 Distinguished Writing Award (Law Firm)
2019 - Present
Trial Attorney, Military Justice Attorneys
2018 - 2019
Of Counsel, Healy, Hafemann & Magee, LLC
2014 - 2018
Of Counsel, Butler, Snow, O'mara Stevens & Cannada
2009 - 2014
JAG, United States Marine Corps
2009 - Present
Mississippi State BarMember
2019 - 2022
Mississippi Bar, Military Law CommitteeMember
2009 - 2018
American Bar AssociationMember
Officer Not Required to Show Cause for Retention at BOI
Discharge upgrade to honorable
Officer Recovers Monetary Damages for SCRA Violations
Negligent Homicide Charge Dismissed, Airman Retained
Veteran’s Arrest Record Deleted from FBI Database
Released from Pretrial Confinement
Cadet Retained in ROTC and Allowed to Commission
Marine Honorably Discharged
Full Acquittal.
Sentence Disapproved; Marine Honorably Discharged
Court-Martial Charges Dismissed
Successfully Enlisted
Marine Retained on Active Duty
Evidence suppressed
Sailor Honorably Discharged
Soldier Retained on Active Duty
Release from pretrial confinement, received back-pay and confinement credit.
Titling Decision "Unfounded"
Retained on Active Duty
The Senior Airman was not punitively discharged and is eligible to finish his enlistment.
Drug Abuse Not Substantiated.
2009
JD - Juris Doctor
2006
Bachelor of Science, Political Science, Summa Cum Laude
2018
2019
2019
2017
2015
English
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