Stephen P. Karns

I hired Stephen on June 2023 as soon as I found out that I was getting investigated by the CID. Throughout the process, Stephen answered all my questions in timely manner and always stayed on top when there was an update. Not many lawyers will update you instantly, but Stephen was the lawyer who was ...sincere and supported me during the whole process. As soon as I received a GOMOR, Stephen responded and completed the packet within three weeks and the GOMOR was destroyed after 5 days. I just want to say Thank you! I would hire Stephen if you are being investigated by the Army for any reason. One of the top lawyer!

am to have this process and investigation behind me. Stephen and Rob thank you for your endless efforts, extensive knowledge, and dedication to my case. I truly believe that if I had hire anyone else or simply just used my assigned JAG officer that the situation would have played out very differentl...y. When the investigation first started, I had little hope I could turn around this article 15 process. After hiring him and having him submit matters in my defense, the CG who typically had a pattern of being harsh with punishments turned had a change of heart in my filing process. Yet he managed to turn what was a very stressful time in my life-- into what became light at the end of the tunnel. Additionally, Stephen took the time to go over each rebuttal and matters of defense multiple times where JAG took less than two hours to write a rebuttal. If I had submitted this information from JAG I do not think I would be walking away with a LOCAL GOMAR today. This afternoon I also spoke to the BDE CDR who confirmed that this was very unlike the CG, and I cannot express how grateful to his law firm. A process that seemed like forever, ended with the best possible outcome, after receiving my local filing. At all times he kept up constant communication with me, and always kept me informed of the process. He never let me walk into the situation or readings blindsided. We always remained one step ahead of the process. The professionalism and transparency are what made me feel confident on a great outcome. Thanks to your defense, I can now continue my military career and take this moment to continue setting the example for officers to come. I couldn't have retained a better defense attorney I will continue to refer any peers or fellow soldiers in need of services to you and will never forget the impact he made on my career and life.

I highly recommend Stephen Karns! He was the only military lawyer to get back to me and he responded right away (I was surprised because he appeared to be the best I contacted too). His response time to Everything was right away. He explained things clearly and was very personable. My son was AWOL fo...r 5 years and taken to his last base after detention at the border. The Army was charging him with Desertion and going with a Court Martial. Mr Karns listened to my son’s story and fought for a Chapter 10 administrative leave. Just found out the Chapter 10 request was accepted and my son will be released soon! Without Mr. Karns, this would NOT have happened! We are so grateful to have found and hired Stephen Karns as our lawyer!

Mr. Karns is an absolute fantastic option when choosing a defense lawyer. He put nothing but my best interests above all else. He walked me through the entire process and was very patient and understanding with me. He was extremely quick to respond to all of my questions and I couldn’t have asked ...for a better lawyer. He was able to resolve my case with an exceptional outcome and I would highly recommend him for anyone needing a defense lawyer.

After some research I emailed 3 attorney's, one of which didn't respond back at all, the 2nd one took 2 days and Stephen Karns personally called me within minutes of receiving my email. As a business owner myself I've dealt with hundreds of attorneys so the fact that he responded immediately was very... important to me. I also like that he gave us a set price to handle his case with no extras or additional fees. I hired him immediately to help my son get separated from the Navy after graduating boot camp and getting injured. Stephen was very knowledgeable, honest and direct as far as all of our options and the possible results. He did everything he said he would including returning our calls and emails within hours. His paralegal Rob was also very professional and prompt as well. Steve interviewed my son and put together a letter with all the timelines, issues he had and exactly what we wanted to see happen. My son was separated with a general discharge which is the best possible outcome we could have expected. I would highly recommend him and his company if your looking for representation with positive results.