It pays to hire the best. I did my research before selecting an attorney. He is fare and upfront with costs and responsibilities. Mr. Carpenter knows military law inside and out. He clearly articulated to me my rights and possible and probable outcomes of the situation facing me. He tenaciously... followed up every detail of my case and mitigated any future actions against me. He understands how the military works and how the chain command is involved in the decision making process. He helped me develop credible witnesses to speak on my behalf. I fortunately did not need them. His advice and counsel were invaluable in resolving my issues with no adverse actions.

My son, a young Marine, was involved with an 8-month legal process involving serious charges with threats of Special Courts Martial, NJP, and, eventually, an Administrative Separation Board. Through it all, Mr. Carpenter displayed the utmost professional demeanor, outstanding legal advice, and a com...plete grasp of the the pertinent military law. He never "sugar coated" the legal implications, but presented a well documented, well researched, and well reasoned defense the resulted in my son being cleared of all charges and being allowed to serve back in the fleet. God Bless you Stephen.

I would like everyone to know that is looking for a good and honest lawyer for military matters you dont need to go any further. Mr. Carpenter has worked on my husbands cause for a long time now and we finally are over it and its behind us now. He got the best outcome that was possible for this ca...se. My husband was looking at being kicked out with a very bad discharge but this man right here stopped that from happening and got it where my husband is still in the Army, which is a blessing itself considering this matter. Even though the case is over with he is still there for me answering my questions as I'm trying to protect my husband since he cant right now. He is a very intelligent man when it comes to military matters but that goes with his expertise as previously being in the military himself. I have nothing bad to say about him. He will always get back to you as soon as he is free. He was like a friend to my husband and had my husbands back. We came across Mr. Carpenter online and contacted him and he called us the same day he got the email and talked with my husband. My husband was like he is the one. The price you pay for his service is well worth it, it may seem high but when you are face with things that is out of your control you need the best lawyer there is and Mr. Carpenter is that. Thanks Steve for everything that you have done for my husband and everything that you are still doing for me. Keep up the fighting power you have.

My son was facing a dishonorable discharge and was at his wits end. I am not a veteran and had no insight on how to assist him. It was clear to me that he needed legal representation. I spoke with several attorneys but none as knowledgeable in military law as Stephen Carpenter. The flat fee was small... compared to the lasting results his services delivered. Stephen expressed a sincere interest in my son and he showed a genuine concern for my son's military career. He was informative, responsive and efficient. His proactive measures saved my son's career. I highly recommend Stephen Carpenter for all military legal matters and would not hesitate to use him again should the need arise.

Steven was able to successfully guide me through each step of the Army discharge review board process (most that I did not know existed until his consultation) with confidence and efficiency. He treated my case as if it was his only case and invested himself in the complex process deeper than I had i...magined. Only because of his assistance was I able to present my case the the Army review board and receive a reinstatement of rank and change in discharge characterization.