Joshua Traeger

If you are reading this post, then yes, you need Josh Traeger in your corner. I am an E-7 with 21 years of honorable service and found myself being investigated by OSI/NCIS after being falsely accused of a sex crime. Once accused, the military legal teams will do whatever they can to try and find you... guilty, and I was fearing that I was about to lose my retirement and VA benefits for life. After the investigation was complete, I was offered non-judicial punishment for violation of Article 120. My family and I were extremely stressed out. Yes, I had a great military defense attorney that was appointed to me, but they are completely over-tasked, and this was my life at stake. As soon as I brought Josh onto my team, I was immediately relieved. I feel like the legal team pumped their brakes once Josh reached out and informed them that he was now my lead defense counsel. We refused the NJP and demanded trial by court martial, but about two weeks later I received a Letter of Reprimand instead. The Reprimand contained verbiage that accused me of violating UCMJ Article 120, which would still initiate a discharge board. However, after Josh helped me with my response, the legal team decided to strike through that verbiage and I am now able to continue my service and retire honorably, on my own terms. This was obviously a very difficult time in my life, but Josh is excellent at what he does and was quickly able to bring me a sense of peace. He explained the process well, kept me updated, and ultimately got me the best-case scenario, given the circumstances. I highly recommend Josh Traeger! THANK YOU!

Josh is one of a kind. He’s passionate about his practice! He comes prepared and ready to fight tooth and nail for you. If you’re in a tough situation or you believe your case to be complicated, hire Josh. You will not regret it! Anytime you are have questions or concerns he’s right there to respond ...within a timely manner. He listens and learns every detail he possibly can. Even details you didn’t even know about! When it comes to the court room, he is constantly taking key notes and quickly picks up on exactly what the prosecutor/government is trying to do. He’s ready in that moment to counter any argument in the most savvy way possible! He is absolutely a powerhouse when it comes to the court room and immediately grabs the attention of everyone. You will be amazed on how prepared he is compared to anyone else! If you’re in question of any defense attorney, hire Josh! You will have the best possibility of a positive outcome with him! He is honest, confident, and humble! The experience Josh has is unmatched and you will see it the minute you talk to him! I can’t thank him enough for the results he’s provided me!

Mr. Traeger stood beside me during my entire 19-month BCMR ordeal to help reinstate my E-8 promotion and overturn a wrongful conviction, returning my 23-year military records spotless. In addition, he always responded to my emails and telephone calls within 24 hours. Overall he is genuine, and I wou...ld highly refer him to those looking for reliable representation. Thank you again, Mr. Traeger!

I cannot say enough good about Josh and his defense in my administrative separation board. After 16 years of exemplar service, the military was attempting to discharge me with a UOTHC discharge for strictly verbal, non-directive, inappropriate jokes I made in group settings. The Government’s recommen...ded character of discharge was excessive and completely unwarranted given the circumstances. I contacted Josh upon receiving my Letter of Reprimand and Notification of Intent to Discharge. He immediately engaged with my LOR response and then took the reigns of lead counsel for the subsequent discharge board. He thoroughly and zealously interviewed key witnesses and elicited key statements which were previously unattained during the sham “investigation” the Government did. However, Josh’s prowess and ability truly shined during my administrative discharge board. His arguments were logical, thoughtful, and compelling. Ultimately, the result was an honorable discharge, which I consider a huge win, as I can still use my veteran’s benefits and don’t have to live with the stigma of adverse discharges. I hope to never deal with such a terrible set of circumstances. However, if I were to, I would immediately contact Josh. My only regret is that I didn’t contact him sooner. In some of my darkest hours, he was my true advocate. I would refer him in a heartbeat to another Service Member who is on the wrong side of military “justice.”

I was accused of something very serious and knew I needed to hire an attorney who had experience in military law. I did my research, I spoke with quite a few attorneys and then I talked to Mr. Traeger. Immediately I knew he was the right lawyer for me. Mr. Traeger was very knowledgeable, respectf...ul and insightful with every aspect of my case which spanned over 2 years. If he did not answer his phone he would call me back within a day or two. He took my needs, my rights, and my career seriously. He asked questions about my family and made me feel at ease as much as possible throughout the lowest point in my life. Mr. Traeger informed me of everything that was going on with my case, what to expect and how we would handle every situation. He fought tirelessly and with a purpose throughout every stage of the process. If you ever find yourself needing an experienced, knowledgeable and confident lawyer that will fight for your best interest, you need to hire Mr. Traeger. My family and I thank you for for everything you have done for us.