Call Mr. Stephen Carpenter first, before you make any kind of official statement. He is, by far, the most outstanding military defense lawyer one could ask for. I had zero experience with the system, and my spouse and I had lots of questions. From our initial consultation to the final decision t...o be retained in active service, he was dedicated to finding the best outcome for my family and I. Stephen was able to successfully deliver all the right documentation to attain a favorable outcome. You will receive years of experience and individual attention through the highs and lows of your case. It can be a long wait to work through the process. Remain resilient, know that with Stephen in your corner you can have peace of mind. Do not hesitate by sitting on the fence, make the choice to get your career and life back on the rails. You can always trust that Mr. Carpenter is diligently working with your best interest in mind. The decision to hire Stephen Carpenter is the right answer. The thing is, when your lawyer meets the criteria (in terms of quality of work, quantity of work, and timelines) which Stephen did, there's not too much more I can say. Simply put, regain control over what happens to you. -Thanks Stephen

My only regret is having made statements on the record without calling Mr. Carpenter first. He is, hands down, the best military defense lawyer available. For my entire career, I was a stellar officer until my misstep. I had very little experience with the system from this side, and lots of questi...ons. From our initial consultation to conclusion of proceedings, he was dedicated to finding the best outcome for me and my family. Even after my case took an unusual procedural turn, he was able to successfully navigate the baffling circumstances and work with the prosecution and my military defense to deliver a very favorable outcome. He is extremely busy and working several cases at a time, but that does not mean he isn’t tirelessly communicating and coordinating. If you want an instant response to an email, you won’t get that. You will, however receive years of experience and individual attention through the highs and lows of your case. As anyone who has been through the process will attest, it can sometimes be a waiting game, and usually in your favor. You can trust that Mr. Carpenter is diligently working behind the scenes with your best interest in mind. The decision to hire Mr. Carpenter was truly a blessing for my family and career.

Friendly, quiet, calm demeanor, confident, and unquestionably top in his field. Hired Mr. Carpenter after 6 years of fighting initially alone, then with another lawyer what appeared to be a hopeless case of ill-applied military justice. Expertly reviewing the case and taking a slightly different ap...proach, Mr. Carpenter resubmitted the case. It was finally resolved by unanimous vote, the derogatory record expunged. Thanks for giving hope in what is good and the truth Mr. Carpenter!

As an Army Officer facing a separation due to a DUI charge I was very overwhelmed with my path forward. Mr. Carpenter helped me understand the military separation process and gave me highly specific advice following the CG’s decision to file a permanent GOMOR and recommendation to separate. Mr. Carpe...nter not only made incredible strides in a fight that ended with the Secretary of the Army deciding to retain me, he worked with my civilian lawyers directly to ensure that charges were lessened in the civilian courts. As a direct result of his continued efforts, and continued communication as he operated across the globe, I am now on track to both promote and once again I am back to leading Soldiers.

Stephen is a great lawyer. There is a reason he is so busy - he is the lawyer you want on your side. The quality of the written rebuttal to my GOMOR initiation was noted to me by my BN leadership and undoubtedly contributed to the local filing. He boils down situations in clear and precise language, ...in a way that a commander can best understand. I would recommend Stephen to any close friend or Soldier.