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Robert Frances Capovilla
also known as Rob Capovilla, Robert Capovilla
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Licensed in Georgia for 5 years
State: Georgia
Acquired: 2021
No misconduct found
Licensed in Ohio for 13 years
State: Ohio
Acquired: 2012
No misconduct found
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Capovilla & Williams
409 Creekstone Ridge, Woodstock, GA, 30188
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Posted by anonymous | August 19, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Military Law
Saved My Career and Future
Mickey and Rob saved both my career and future. I contacted Mr. Robert Capovilla shortly after I was notified that the Army intended to separate me. Mr. Capovilla informed me of the steps the Army would make and helped me get my defense packet together. Thankfully I had them on my case because my Arm...
Posted by anonymous | August 12, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Military Law
The attorney team you want to have on your side!
The team at Shewmaker&Shewmaker are incredible. I was falsely accused of sexual assault while serving in the Air Force. From the moment I hired their firm, I felt like I had an entire team in my corner. The first thing they did was assign an investigator to my case. He interviewed all of the witn...
Posted by anonymous | August 06, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
Experienced UCMJ Lawyer
In the fall of 2018 I was notified that I was under investigation for sexual assault. I didn't think that I'd need much more help than the USAF ADC, but then it came to light that OSI thought I had assaulted 2 separate women. That's when my Wife and I knew we needed to retain a dedicated professional...
Robert Frances Capovilla's Lawyer Endorsements
"Mr. Capovilla is smart, passionate, and one of the hardest workers I know."
"Rob is an incredibly hard working and passionate lawyer. He is someone that you want on your side!"
"I endorse this lawyer. First and foremost he is a gentleman. Second, I have personally seen his work on military administrative law matters and came away singularly impressed. He is thorough, well researched and an excellent advocate. His advocacy through writing is very impressive. He is a proven winning advocate in separation boards and court martials."
"I unequivocally endorse this lawyer. I would want his intensity and dedication representing me."
"Rob Capovilla is a consummate professional and a decisive leader. His deep knowledge of military law and his enthusiasm for his clients contribute to outstanding performance from everyone around him."
"Rob is a personable and highly skilled lawyer with significant experience in military law. Knows his stuff!"
"Robert is a superb trial lawyer and an excellent military justice practitioner. I’ve never seen anyone work as tirelessly to get the best possible results for his clients. I wouldn’t hesitate to have him represent me."
"Rob is an extremely talented trial lawyer, and I highly recommend him to anyone facing court-martial charges."
"I've known Rob for many years and have seen him defend dozens of trials. I have yet to see someone who can match his skill and presence in the court-room. He is a world class trial lawyer and the first person I would hire to defend me."
"I endorse Rob Capovilla. Rob lives and breathes litigation. He is a true student of the art. He is tenacious and smart. If I needed an attorney, I would hire Rob."
"One of the best military law attorneys in the nation. He's the go to attorney for military defense and military matters."
"I've know Rob well before he became a lawyer. He has always wanted to practice, take cases to trial and be in the military. He has accomplished on goals and is a great young gun in state of Georgia. Rob will go far in the legal profession."
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Experience
Honors
2025
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2024
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2023
Rated 10/10, Avvo
2023
Legal Elite, Georgia Trend Magazine
2023
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2022
On The Rise, The Daily Report
2022
Legal Elite, Georgia Trend Magazine
2021
10/10 Rating, Avvo
2021
Top 10 in 10 Professionals to Watch, Cherokee County Chamber of Commerce
2021
Legal Elite, Georgia Trend Magazine
2020
Top 40 Under 40, Premier Lawyer of America Top 40 Under 40 Award
2020
Membership in Premier Lawyers of America, Premier Lawyers of America
2018
Meritorious Service Medal, U.S. Army
2016
Air Assault Wings, United States Army
2016
Certificate of Achievement - Defense Forensic Science Center, United States Army JAG CORPS
2015
Korean Service Defense Medal, United States Army
2015
Certificate of Achievement - Army Trial Counsel Advocacy Course, United States Army JAG CORPS
2015
Certificate of Achievement Army Defense Counsel Basic Course, United States Army JAG CORPS
2015
Army Accommodation Medal, United States Army
2015
Overseas Tour, United States Army
2014
Achievement Medal, United States Army
2013
National Defense Service Medal, United States Army
2013
Army Service Ribbon, United States Army
2012
Order of Barristers, University of Texas-Austin
2012
Moot Court Competition, Most Outstanding Appellate Attorney
2011
Most Outstanding Trial Attorney, Ohio Northern University
Work Experience
2020 - Present
Partner, Capovilla & Williams
2019 - 2020
Partner, Shewmaker & Shewmaker
2017 - 2019
Partner, Gapasin, Capovilla & Williams
2015 - 2016
Special Assistant United States Attorney (Prosecutor), U.S. Attorney's Office M.D. GA
2015 - 2017
Preliminary Hearing Officer, United States Army JAG Corps
2014 - 2016
Military Magistrate, United States Army JAG Corps
2014 - 2015
Chief of Claims, United States Army JAG Corps
2014 - 2016
Chief of Client Services, United States Army JAG Corps
2013 - 2014
Administrative Law Attorney, United States Army JAG Corps
2013 - 2015
Military Prosecutor, United States Army JAG Corps
Associations
2020 - Present
Premier Lawyers of AmericaMember
2020 - Present
Premier Lawyers of America Top 40 Under 40Member
2019 - Present
National Association of Criminal Defense LawyersMember
2019 - Present
Veterans of Foreign WarsMember
2019 - Present
The American LegionMember
2018 - Present
Veterans Affairs AccreditationAttorney
2016 - Present
Gerry Spence Trial Lawyers CollegeMember
2012 - Present
Order of BarristersMember
2011 - Present
Ohio State Bar AssociationMember
National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
Member
2016 - 2018
Middle District of GeorgiaMember
Sample of Legal Cases
LT Accused of Domestic Violence
Charges Dropped - NO BOI
Army Sex Assault Case
Charges Dropped
US v. E-6 - Sexual Assault
Sex Assault Charges Dismissed
Navy Separation Board
Retained
Navy Separation Board
Suspended Sentence - Retirement Saved
US v. E-3 (Sex Assault)
Full Aquittal
Fort Sill, Oklahoma, (Sexual Assault and Abusive Sexual Contact).
FULL ACQUITTAL. No sex offender registration. No jailtime. Our client is now with a line unit and he was recently promoted.
Austin Peay State University. Army ROTC (Failure to Obey a Lawful Order, Undesirable Character, & Conduct Unbecoming)
CDT RETAINED in ROTC, allowed to continue to Advance Camp and Commission into the United States Army
Florida A&M University, Naval Reserve Officers Training Corps (NROTC) Disenrollmet (Order Violations).
Midshipman not required to pay back any money.
Coast Guard, Alameda, California (Sexual Assault).
Charges withdrawn. No jailtime. No sex offender registration.
Fort Benning, GA (Domestic Violence).
GOMOR destroyed. No separation board. Our client is preparing his retirement paperwork.
Fort Lee, VA (Abusive Sexual Contact).
No sex offender registration. No DD. Client will retire next month with all of his benefits intact.
United States Military Academy, West Point, New York (Sex Assault)
Sexual Assault, Abusive Sexual Contact, and Fraternization Unfounded. Client CDT is RETAINED.
U.S. v. E-5, United States Air Force Base, Utah (Sexual Assault)
NO Conviction. NO sex offender registration. NO reduction in rank.
U.S. v. T.M. (E-3), Wright Patterson, AFB (Article 112(a), Illegal Use of Drugs)
Charges Dismissed. No confinement. NO punitive discharge. NO reduction in rank.
U.S. v. M.D, (E-6) Jacksonville Naval Base, Florida (Sexual Assault, Sexual Harassment, and Assault)
Sailor fully retained in service and returned to full duty status. No Separation. No NJP.
U.S. v. T.C. (E-5), United States Army – Overseas Tour (Sexual Assault)
No federal conviction. NO sex offender registration. No punitive discharge.
U.S. v. M.B. (E-1), Fort Benning, GA (Article 120 – Sexual Assault)
Investigation dropped. M.B. allowed to graduate from basic training. No conviction. No separation. No NJP.
U.S. v. E-7, United States Army, Fort Benning, GA (Sex Assault and Domestic Violence)
No court-martial. No jail time. No sex offender registration. No separation board. No Article 15. The SFC is set to retire next year with all of his benefits intact
U.S. v. E-5, United States Air Force, Nellis AFB, Las Vegas, NV (Sex Assault and Abusive Sexual Contact):
No court-martial. No jail time. No sex offender registration. No federal conviction.
U.S. v. E-4, United States Army, Fort Bragg, North Carolina (Indecent Viewing).
No court-martial. No jail time. No Article 15. All charges dropped. No reduction in rank. The Specialist will leave the Army with an honorable discharge.
U.S. v. E-6, United States Navy, Norfolk, Virginia (Sexual Assault and Abusive Sexual Contact):
NOT GUILTY to ALL Charges and their Specifications. NO Confinement. NO reduction in rank. NO Federal Conviction. NO Sex-Offender Registration. Mr. Capovilla’s client is continuing his career as a Navy Diver.
U.S. v. Cadet, U.S. Air Force, U.S. Air Force Academy, Colorado Springs, Colorado (Sexual Assault and Abusive Sexual Contact).
RETAINED. NO UOTH. NO Jail time. Cadet is back in class with his old unit and is scheduled to graduate next year.
U.S. v. E-7, United States Army, Fort Benning, Georgia (Sexual Assault and Abusive Sexual Assault).
CASE DISMISSED. Client KEEPS HIS RETIREMENT. Client’s retirement is salvaged and he will be able to retire with an Honorable Discharge.
U.S. v. E-6, United States Army, Fort Benning, Georgia (Domestic Violence and Child Abuse).
NOT GUILTY of domestic violence. NOT GUILTY of child endangerment. Article 92 violation DISMISSED. NO DISCHARGE, NO reduction to E-1.
U.S. v. E-4, United States Army, Fort Bragg, North Carolina (Sexual Assault and Abusive Sexual Contact).
U.S. v. E-4, United States Army, Fort Bragg, North Carolina (Sexual Assault and Abusive Sexual Contact).
U.S. v. E-7, United States Army, Fort Benning, Georgia (Domestic Violence).
Allegations UNSUBSTANTIATED. Client is RETAINED. NO Involuntary Separation, NO loss of VA benefits, NO loss of Medical benefits, NO loss of military benefits, NO loss of retirement.
U.S. v. E-4, U.S. Army, Joint Base Lewis-McChord (JBLM) (Aggravated Assault, Disorderly Conduct, and Communicating a Threat).
NO DISCHARGE and only minimal punishment. Client retains ALL MEDICAL RETIREMENT BENEFITS.
U.S. v. E-6, United States Air Force, Alaska (Sexual Assault).
NO CHARGES preferred. NO Federal Conviction, NO Confinement, NO Sex Offender Registration. TSgt is still a member of the United States Air Force and has been restored to all previous duties.
U.S. v. E-4, United States Army, Fort Hood, Texas (Sexual Assault).
NO CHARGES preferred. NO Federal Conviction, NO Confinement, NO Sex Offender Registration. Client is able to deploy with his unit and was recently informed that he will be promoted.
U.S. v. E-4, United States Marine Corps, Bangor, Washington (Sexual Assault).
Charges DISMISSED. NO Federal Conviction, NO Sex-Offender Registration. LCpl is reinstated within the unit.
U.S. v. E-5, United States Army, Camp Buehring, Kuwait (Sexual Assault and Sexual Harrassment) .
Charges DISMISSED. NO Federal Conviction, NO Sex-Offender Registration. NO Confinement. Client is reinstated within the unit.
U.S. v. OCS Candidate, United States Army, Fort Benning, GA (Sexual Assault and Abusive Sexual Contact).
ALL CHARGES DROPPED. Allegations found UNSUBSTANTIATED. Client was subsequently MEDICALLY DISCHARGED with HONORABLE Characterization. Received ALL Medical Benefits.
U.S. v. E-7, United States Air Force, Ramstein, Germany (Sexual Assault)
Client is RETAINED. Client expecting to FULLY RETIRE with ALL benefits.
U.S. v. E-4, United States Army, Fort Bliss, Texas (Drug Possession and DUI)
NO Court-Martial, NO Nonjudicial Punishment, NO Separation Board, and NO Federal Convictions. Client was recently restored to his previous position within the unit.
U.S. v. E-4, United States Army, Fort Benning, Georgia (Larceny)
NO Court-Martial, NO Federal Conviction, and NO Separation Board. Client is back at work, hoping to obtain a slot to Airborne School in the spring.
US v. E-5, United States Air Force, Nellis AFB, Las Vegas, Nevada (Sexual Assault and Drug Possession)
NO Sex Offender Registration, NO Federal Conviction.
U.S. v. E-6, United States Air Force, Ramstein, Germany (Sexual Assault)
NO Court-Martial, NO Federal Conviction, and NO Sex Offender Registration.
U.S. v. E-6, United States Army, Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington (Sexual Assault)
NO Court-Martial, NO Federal Conviction and NO Sex-Offender Registration.
US v. E-3, United States Marine Corps, Bangor, Washington (Sexual Assault)
NO Sex Offender Registration, NO Federal Conviction, Client immediately returns back to duty.
U.S. v. E-3, United States Marine Corps, Kāne’ohe Bay, Hawai’I (AWOL)
NO Federal Conviction, NO Confinement, and LCpl returns home to family with a clean record.
U.S. v. E-3, Marine Air Station, Iwakuni, Japan (Maltreatment, Hazing, Assault, and Obstruction of Justice)
NO Federal Conviction, NO Confinement and NO Discharge.
U.S. v. E-3, Fort Benning, Georgia (Sex Assault)
NO Court-Martial, NO Federal Conviction, NO Sex Offender Registration, and NO Separation Board. PFC is back at work and ready to PCS to his next duty station.
U.S. v. O-1, United States Army, Fort Benning, Georgia (Article 92 Violations)
NO Court-Martial, NO Article 15, No separation, and NO Federal Conviction. All 3 charges and their 38 specifications have been dismissed and 2LT is hoping to apply for law school next year.
U.S. v. E-6, Fort Benning, Georgia (Drug Possession and Larceny)
NO Confinement, NO reduction in rank, NO discharge. Capovilla’s client completed his Medical Board and is leaving the Army with an Honorable Discharge.
U.S. v. E-6, Fort Benning Georgia (APFT Failure)
FULLY RETAINED. No loss of benefits, no prejudicial discharge.
U.S. v. E-4, Fort Benning, Georgia (Dereliction of Duty)
CHARGES DISMISSED, Article 15 terminated, NO rank reduction, NO forfeiture of pay, NO reprimand.
U.S. v. O-2, Fort Benning, Georgia (Sexual Assault)
NOT GUILTY of ALL Charges and Specifications, NO Federal Conviction, NO Confinement, NO Sex Offender Registration.
US v. E-7, Eglin AFB (Domestic Violence)
NOT GUILTY of ALL CHARGES and SPECIFICATIONS. No federal conviction. NO confinement.
U.S. v. J.B. (W-2), Fort Rucker, Alabama (Sexual Assault)
No federal conviction. No jail time. No sex-offender registration. No punitive discharge.
U.S. v. J.T. (E-7), Fort Bragg, North Carolina. SFC (E-7)(Sexual Assault)
FULL ACQUITAL. No jail time. No sex offender registration. No punitive discharge.
U.S. v. D.E. (PV2), Fort Benning, Georgia (Aggravated Assault)
No punitive discharge. No federal conviction. No jail time.
U.S. v. D.S. (PFC), Fort Benning, Georgia (Violating Order)
No federal conviction. No jail time. No punitive discharge.
U.S. v. J.M. (E-7), Eglin Air Force Base, Florida (Domestic Violence and Aggravated Assault)
No federal conviction. No jail time. No punitive discharge.
U.S. v. J.T. (PVT), Fort Stewart, Georgia (Sex Assault)
No federal conviction. No jail-time. No sex offender registration. No OTH.
U.S. v C.G. (E-7), Meridian, Mississippi (BAH Fraud and Orders Violation)
No federal conviction. NO punitive discharge. No jail-time.
U.S. v. D.P. (E-4), Fort Bragg, North Carolina (Sex Assault)
Full acquittal. No federal conviction. No sex offender registration. No jail-time.
U.S. M.D. (E-6), Eglin Air Force Base, Florida (Drug Use)
After a full day of hearing, the board retained the Staff Sergeant and returned him to duty.
U.S. v. L.L. (E-5). Fort Bragg, North Carolina (Adultery)
Soldier retained at separation hearing. No OTH. No discharge.
Education
2013
United States Army JAG School
Military Law
2013
United States Army Officer Basic Course
Commissioned Officer United States Army
2011
Pettite College of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
2008
Ohio Northern University
Bachelor in History
2008
Ohio Northern University
Political Science
Speaking Engagements
2020
State Bar of Georgia, Military/Veterans Law Section
Speaker
2019
State Bar of Georgia
Military Separation Boards
2019
Georgia State University Law School
Court Martial Practice and Procedures
2017
Trial Defense Services CLE
How to Defend A Sexual Assault Case
2016
JAG Corps CLE
Sexual Assault Prosecutions
2012
University of Texas-Austin Member
Order of Barristers
Publications
2023
2020
Medium
Domestic Violence in the Military During COVID — 19
2019
Medium
Should Retirees be Subject to the UCMJ
Languages
English
Activity
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Q&A
Gun right after BCD from Navy?
25 Mar 2020
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How will a less than honorable discharge affect my son's future?
26 Mar 2020
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Can I re-enlist with Re-Entry code 2C?
27 Mar 2020