Stephen is the reason I remain in the U.S. Army. Facing a complex case involving both UNCLASSIFIED and CLASSIFIED evidence, he meticulously crafted a winning argument, drafted critical appeal documents, and filed a DoD IG complaint. His dedication was unwavering—reviewing countless official documents..., corresponding with Commanders, and offering in-person guidance through IG interviews. Despite coordinating across six time zones through multiple VTCs, Stephen remained accessible, flexible, and responsive. His candid legal assessments ensured the best strategy for success, and his deep understanding of victim rights guaranteed proper protection throughout the process. A huge plus—Stephen holds a current security clearance and is willing to travel to classified work areas for meetings, ensuring seamless communication in sensitive cases. If you’re a service member in need of legal representation for administrative or criminal matters, I highly recommend Stephen—his expertise and commitment are unmatched!

Was able to get in contact with Stephen in a reasonable time regarding my NJP case. I have seen many sailors go through NJP without representation. Being my first NJP in my career, I needed to be represented. This made me feel whole again. Stephen was instrumental in helping me achieve a favorable ou...tcome at my NJP. Would highly recommend.

What a rollercoaster my journey has been. I contacted Stephen during my 15-6/GOMAR rebuttal and the outcome was permanent which lead to a board of inquiry hearing. This is where Stephen shined. He knew the pulse of the board members and predicted how the members would react and knew when to be sympat...hetic and when to be a bulldog! The board members retained me and it only took them 10 minutes. He saved my 18 year career. He always checked in on me during the process and kept my best interest first. Please don’t hesitate to have Stephen represent you. You won’t be disappointed and now I feel like I’ve gain someone I can trust for the rest of my life. Thank you Stephen!!

There is no better military lawyer better than Mr. Carpenter. He is highly professional, knowledgeable, and committed. You are a priority. His brief on my legal matter was exceptional. He supports CENTCOM AOR issues. Military lawyer is specific. Do not hire a general lawyer. Seek Mr. Carpenter. Highl...y recommend!

Mr. Carpenter handled my case with the uppermost care. He went above and beyond to ensure that my Court Martial was threatening my career and my life, and Mr. Carpenter assured me that he would do his very best to help me get through these challenging times. He kept me informed, assisted with getting... experts and helping me make decisions about my Court Martial that I had no experience with. I would recommend Mr. Carpenter to any Service Member facing UCMJ. He goes above and beyond to take care of his clients.