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Gilbert Joseph Comley
also known as Joey Comley
About Gilbert
Biography
The Law Office of Gilbert J. Comley, PLLC is a full-service litigation and legislative consulting firm, specializing in military (UCMJ) and criminal defense, and all matters impacting the defense industry. Mr. Comley is a retired Army Judge Advocate who served multiple times as a prosecutor and defense counsel, supervised counsel for both sides, designed military criminal jurisdictions at the Corps level, and represented the Army as a legislative counsel on Capitol Hill. Prior to becoming a Judge Advocate, Mr. Comley served as a platoon leader, executive officer, a fire support officer in 1-4 and 1-91 Cavalry.
Practice Areas
4
Practice Areas
Military Law
70%
17 years | 222 cases
Administrative Law
10%
5 years | 14 cases
Government
10%
26 years | 22 cases
Litigation
10%
4 years | 8 cases
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
$ 350-450 per hour
Contingency
20%-40%
Pro bono
5 %
Retainer
Sometimes
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in Kentucky for 3 years
State: Kentucky
Acquired: 2022
No misconduct found
Licensed in Mississippi for 16 years
State: Mississippi
Acquired: 2009
No misconduct found
Location
The Law Office of Gilbert J Comley, PLLC
PO Box 1415, Elizabethtown, KY, 42702
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Posted by Patrick | February 16, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
Excellent Lawyer!
Mr. Comley exceeded all expectations. We did not get the result I was hoping for, but that was no fault of Mr. Comley. He went above and beyond what he was required to do, and fought for me every step of the way. He was always available to me and I was never left wondering if he was really prioritizi...
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Replied last February 17, 2024Patrick - sometimes the deck is just stacked against us; it was my pleasure to fight by your side all the way to the river. I am also happy that we developed some strategic solutions along the way that allowed for you to receive a measure of justice in the end.
Posted by Rella | August 25, 2023 | Wrongful Death
Genuine and Trustworthy
Joey assisted my family by providing guidance, legal counsel, and excellent representation while working to close our son's fatal injury case. The case remained open 18 months after his death despite numerous attempts to gain information from EPD. Upon making contact with Joey, he provided victim ...
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Replied last August 26, 2023Rella - I cannot fathom the loss of a child and I am happy to have done a small part to assist with the healing process. Thank you for trusting me with your legal needs and for allowing me to be a part of such an intimate part of your life. God bless!
Posted by anonymous | August 11, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Employment & Labor
The best
Mr. Comely is great. He supported me throughout my employment appeal and was so grateful for his expertise and take no prisoner approach. Will use him again. Great Attorney.
Posted by Christina | August 07, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Military Law
Exceptional Service!
I hired Joey while going through a very tough time within my Army unit. He was able to navigate the process and keep me informed throughout the investigation. Most importantly, he was my voice in the process. He was always available to talk and very accessible. Although the process with long, I alway...
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Replied last August 08, 2023Thank you for trusting the Law Office of Gilbert J Comley, PLLC with your legal needs. I wish that more service members followed your lead and reached out early in the investigative process. You need advocacy from the first report until final action, just as the Army provides the same to the Commanders on the other side of the equation. I am enthusiastic about your Army career and know that the sky is truly the limit - please know that your record of resounding success, your demonstrated excellence in the present, and your potential for greater rank and responsibility helped carry you thru this. Keep it up and thank you for all that you are doing for the Army and its Soldiers!
Posted by anonymous | March 17, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Military Law
A must hire for military legal concerns
Gilbert Comley is excellent! Not only is he an expert at UCMJ and the Army’s administrative processes, he was able to help me understand the nuanced details surrounding the entire ordeal. His advice was paramount, based on his years of hard-earned personal experience and professional network across t...
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Replied last March 31, 2023Thank you and know that it was my pleasure to help you navigate a complex investigation to a successful outcome. Just as when you seek to investigate or dispose of investigative findings, no senior officer should have a go of it alone (without sound and comprehensive legal advice) - the need for this advice is never more heightened than it is when you find yourself in the shoes of the Respondent or Subject. The Army's Soldiers are well-served by your leadership and I am pleased to have helped ensure that it remains available to them.
Gilbert Joseph Comley's Lawyer Endorsements
"I enthusiastically endorse Joey. While he is knowledgeable in what does, he's an even better person. He fights for his clients while maintaining his integrity and civility. Trust me when I say that this is rare in our profession. He's a great attorney, but an even better person."
"Mr. Comley is a tireless advocate, a trusted colleague, and an expert in various legal fields related to governmental and military practice. It was a privilege to serve in the Army with Joey, including our deployment together in Afghanistan. Now as a retired Soldier, and more importantly the mother of an Airman, I would trust Joey to represent me or my family."
Aimee Bateman
Military law lawyer
Experience
Honors
N/A
Legion of Merit; Bronze Star; Purple Heart, US Army
Work Experience
2009 - 2022
Judge Advocate, Us Army JAG Corps
2002 - 2009
Fire Support Officer / Platoon Leader / XO, US Army Field Artillery
Associations
2023 - Present
National Institute of Military JusticeFellow
2023 - Present
Right On CrimeState Director, Kentucky and Tennessee
2022 - Present
Kentucky Bar AssociationMember
2013 - Present
American Bar AssociationMember
2009 - Present
Mississippi BarMember
Sample of Legal Cases
US v. Unnamed Soldier
Full Acquittal
Education
2016
The Judge Advocate General's Legal Center and School
LL.M - Master of Laws
2009
Mississippi College School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
2002
University of Mississippi
BBA - Bachelor of Business Administration
Speaking Engagements
2021
DEI in the Army, JAG Corps, and Your Organization
DEI
2013
Panel Discussion
Military Justice and the Constitution
2008
Army ROTC Invitation Lecture
Combat Leadership
Publications
2008
Mississippi College Law Review, 28 Miss. C. L. Rev. 461 (2009)
Morphing Relators into Commercial Spies: Rockwell International Corp. v. United States
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Guides
Legal Answers
Q&A
Can i get and discharge upgrade, for a chapter 10. Other than honorable?
28 Apr 2026
Q&A
How do I go about getting out of the military as army reserve when I have changed my mind about it
29 Apr 2026
Q&A
If I was detained on a military base for having weed packaging in my car, but let go with no charges
28 Mar 2026