Lawrence Arthur Willard II

Attorney Willard was hired for a military defense issue I had. With a limited timeline he was able to prepare a defense and identified errors committed by my chain of command that 3 military lawyers overlooked previously. This resulted in a successful defense and allowed me to continue my service in ...the military. He was very quick to respond to any questions I had day or night.

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.