Lawrence Arthur Willard II

I reached out to Mr. Willard while my husband was being transferred from Kuwait facing some serious charges . We were truly facing an impossible and hopeless situation. My husband was facing his second court martial and had put in over 27 years in the Army. The government wanted to confine my hu...sband for over a year and take his retirement. Mr. Willard took our case with confidence and worked diligently for our family. All we wanted was to retire and not lose everything after 27 years of service. His countless hours, calm demeanor kept us hopeful. He stayed in constant contact with us throughout the entire process . We never had to call him to check in he would keep us updated and encouraged throughout the entire process . He came in prepared , professional and very knowledgeable of the law and everything concerning our case and our family . He put together a great defense and a Stellar case to get the outcome we prayed for . Words can’t explain the gratitude we have for the hard work and work ethic that Mr. Willard put towards our case . Our family’s future was in his hands and he delivered a massive WIN for us . We are forever grateful for all the work that he put in to get us our desired outcome . I would tell anyone that is looking for someone that will fight for them to hire Mr. Willard and his law-firm . He will fight for you as if it were his own family and that’s the type of lawyer you need in your corner .

First, he was very knowledgeable in military law. He was excellant at explaining things clearly and precisly, and insured that I understood. He kept me apprised of the course of my case as it wound through the various stages of military justice and skillfully brought my case to a positive outcome. I...n addition he is a caring and compassionate human bring. i recommend him highly to anyone needing a lawyer.

Lawrence was knowledgeable, patient and just all around a great person. Despite the time difference, I was in Korea he made himself available at all hours for any questions I had. I don’t know when he sleeps but he’s the MVP you want in your corner. He knew exactly what my statement needed and my ch...aracter support statements to deliver my message successfully to the Army. Would recommend highly to anyone needing legal assistance with UCMJ matters

If I could give Mr. Willard (CPT Willard as I knew him) more than 5 stars, then I would! It may sound dramatic, but he really was a beacon of light for me when I had without a doubt lost all hope. When i met Mr. Willard, I was accused (falsely) of an article 120 offense in Fort Campbel...l, where he was serving as a TDS attorney. I foolishly did not retain a lawyer during my 8 month long investigation, because I thought that the military investigators would see that I was innocent. The SM accusing me was highly unreliable and I had two credible witnesses attesting to my innocence. I unfortunately found out that this is rarely to never the case. When I received information that i was potentially facing charges, I pursued legal advice services through Fort Campbell TDS and was assigned CPT Willard by chance. I am so grateful to this day that I was. For those of you who don’t know or have never experienced a day at TDS, the waiting room is almost always full and there is most likely a line around the building to consult with attorneys for legal advice. In addition to that, those attorneys are also working court martial cases. To say that they are over worked is an understatement. Despite that, CPT Willard ALWAYS made time for me and my legal needs whether it’s was by phone, email, or in person. After nearly a year of agony, I ultimately did not receive court martial, but I was recommended for a field grade article 15. Through no obligation on him, CPT Willard put in work interviewing witnesses, writing legal documents emphasizing the burden of proof, and helping me build my case to present during my article 15 hearing. He was 100% professional, timely, knowledgeable, courteous, and sympathetic to my situation. I can honestly say that he had and still has my full trust. Upon presenting my case in the article 15 hearing, with all the evidence i had and that CPT Willard helped me collect, the overall verdict was NOT GUILTY on ALL specifications. This type of outcome is EXTREMELY rare, especially in the military. If it weren’t for CPT Willard’s efforts in going above and beyond for me, I fear that the outcome would have been much different, and I would have lost my career, reputation, and livelihood because of a lie. Almost a year after my investigation and hearing was over, the CID “special agent” who was the lead on my case tried to threaten my command and I about retaining another DNA sample, I immediately contacted CPT Willard, and he intervened. Neither myself, nor my command was harassed by CID again. I am now, almost 3 years later, picking up the pieces and continuing my career as an NCO and in good standing. I know this wouldn’t be possible without Mr. Willard. As I stated before, I trust him completely. He is the type of military lawyer that ACTUALLY cares about the innocent, and wants to see justice prevail. If you are accused of or under investigation for any serious offense, please do not hesitate to take action and hire legal defense. As a service member, being under law enforcement investigation can be an extremely long, painful, and stressful process. I was lucky enough to have leadership that stood by me, but sadly that is not always the case. Hiring legal counsel can make an exponential difference in not only your outcome, but your experience while serving under investigation. I honestly wish I had done so when it happened to me. That being said, Lawrence Willard is one truly of a kind and most importantly he knows how to get results, and will stop at nothing until he does so. Speaking from experience, and for the sake of your career and future endeavors, please do not let him pass you by.

Mr. Willard not only saved my military career but he also made sure my family had a father and husband to still come home too. He never gave up on my case when many others have. He proved my innocence and for that I am forever grateful. Once I was acquitted of all charges, I obtained all of my rank a...nd back pay money from a total of two years and was finally able to move forward in my career achieving so many awards and accomplishments. I could have never made it to the rank of SGT if I never had Mr. Willard by my side and for that I am forever grateful. Thank you.