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!

I spoke with a few firms and attorneys that specialized in Court Martial as civilian attorneys and Mr.Karns was my choice. My case was that of it was either going to cost me my life in Federal Confinement or it was going to be nothing. Luckily for me, I never had to call on Mr.Karns for defense at tr...ial and my case was handled at the minimal level possible. I will attest to Mr.Karn’s communication and how well he communicated with my Brigade legal team, his presence on the case and ensuring everyone knew I was represented by his firm and his willingness to trouble shoot ideas, give me advice and be ready in case the time came for him to stand between myself and the federal government. I would recommend Karns Law Firm to anyone in my case, being faced with punitive action while active duty.

Last year my husband was pulled in and questioned by CID. His case was severe and there was undeniable evidence and he was facing an OTH discharge. We hired Mr. Karns and he began to work IMMEDIATELY! He and his Paralegal Rob worked HARD on my husbands case. He (and Rob) were always great about getti...ng back to us fast if we had questions. My husband was appointed a very mediocre TDS attorney who was supposed to work along side Mr. Karns and ultimately seemed to do more harm than she did helping.. Mr. Karns flew to Colorado and met with myself and my husband (as well as our TDS attorney) and went over the case and strategy. He was great about keeping my husband and myself in the loop through this entire year of going back and forth between the Army. Today my husband had his board hearing and because of Mr. Karns aggressiveness and professionalism the board decided in my husbands favor and he is being retained! My husband was originally facing an OTH discharge and Mr. Karns secured his future. He was well worth the money spent and I would recommend him to anyone!

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!