Mark Alan Bridges

Mark Alan Bridges

5.0
Rating: 7.9

Licensed for 34 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Kailua, HI
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Military Law

311 Keaniani St, Kailua, HI

About Mark

Biography

Practice Areas

2

Practice Areas

Criminal Defense 50%

Criminal defense for Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen, Marines, and Coast Guardsmen under military criminal investigation or pending trial by court-martial for UCMJ offenses.

50%
Military Law 50%

Representation of Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen, Marines, and Coast Guardsmen pending investigation or facing adverse administrative actions such as nonjudicial punishment, letters of reprimand, and involuntary administrative separation.

50%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes

Retainer

Always


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Hawaii for 12 years

State: Hawaii

Acquired: 2013

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in Kentucky for 34 years

State: Kentucky

Acquired: 1991

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Ganz and Bridges Law Office LLLC

311 Keaniani St, Kailua, HI, 96734

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Posted by William | September 28, 2022 | Hired Attorney

Mark Bridges Review

Mr. Bridges went above and beyond for me as my lawyer. He went out of his way multiple times to give me advice, and set me up for success with my case. I would recommend anyone should want him to have as there lawyer for his legal advice and expertise.

Posted by Jordan | September 15, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Military Law

Highly recommended, worth the price!!

Mark was very communicative throughout the whole process of resolving my legal issues on base. He was very steadfast in his efforts to get answers to all of my questions. Contacting him was never an issue and he explained all of the roadblocks we encountered during the legal process. Though the ou...tcome I wanted was never promised from the beginning, Mark made sure he did everything in his power to achieve such. My legal issue was resolved with the outcome I wanted and his services were worth the price, if not MORE. I would highly recommend his services no matter what branch of service you are in. Mark seemed to care about my personal life, being a new dad and having a unfortunate event prevent me from keeping a great job on base. He has now given me a brighter future and I can appreciate the personal connection he seems to have with his clients.

Posted by Patty | July 20, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Military Law

Army Discharge Review Boards

After a lengthy, time-consuming, FREE initial consultation I hired COL(Ret) Mark Bridges to file an application with the Army Discharge Review Board to upgrade a discharge. I’m so happy I did. His work has been amazing. Despite the differences in our time zones, he was very responsive. And his ye...ars of service as an Army lawyer make him an expert in his field. He immediately began employing those distinguishing attributes to my case. Mark understands the Army Discharge Review Board process and he raised every issue available in support of an upgrade. He took the time to locate former military members and gather the evidence needed to support my appeal, along with interviewing witnesses, gathering letters of support, and reviewing Interactive Personnel Records Management System (iPERMS) and OMPF records. I’m sure he spent more time on my case than his fee warranted. Although it will be a while before I know the results, I feel confident that Mark put his "best foot forward” in arguing my case to the ADRB. My 5-star rating is based on my observations of his work product, responsiveness, knowledge, and professionalism. More importantly, his continued deep respect and passion to support our "own" is second to none!

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Mark Alan Bridges's Lawyer Endorsements

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Matthew Barry

Military law lawyer | Jul 20

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"COL(Ret) Bridges is a one-of-a-kind find in the Military Law community. He was formally the Chief Trial Judge for the Army. His experience in Military Justice cannot be matched. Mark was my professor and thesis advisor at West Point and I worked very closely with him. He has served in all key positions in the Army JAG community, including as a Judge, Defense Counsel, and Prosecutor. Any Servicemember accused of misconduct should seek out his counsel."

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Experience

Rating:  7.9 (Very Good)

Honors

2010

Master Military Justice Practitioner, The Judge Advocate General, US Army

2009

Distinguished Graduate - Military Judge Course, American Bar Association

2008

Distinguished Alumni Award, Centre College

2007

Charles R. English Award, American Bar Association

2005

Roger N. Baldwin Medal of Liberty, American Civil Liberties Union

2004

Presidential Commendation, National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Work Experience

2022 - Present

Managing Member, Law Office of Mark A. Bridges, LLLC

2009 - 2021

Chief Trial Judge / Chief Circuit Judge / Circuit Judge, US Army, Judge Advocate General's Corps

1992 - 2009

Judge Advocate - Attorney, US Army, Judge Advocate General's Corps

Education

2006

Georgetown University Law Center

LLM - Master of Laws

2000

The Judge Advocate General's School, US Army

LLM - Master of Laws

1991

Louis D. Brandeis School of Law at the University of Louisville

JD - Juris Doctor

1988

Centre College

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2021

Joint Military Judges Annual Training

Psychotherapist-Patient Privilege

2019

Staff Judge Advocate Course

Trial Judiciary Perspective on Military Justice Practice

2018

Sexual Assault Leader Training

Trial Judiciary Perspective

2017

Special Victim Counsel Course

Special Victim Counsel and the Court-Martial

2011

Department of Law

Basics of Military Justice

2010

53d Military Judge Course

New Judge Panel

2005

Justice without Borders Conference

The Legality of Military Commissions

2004

Panel Discussion

Defending Military Commissions

2004

Panel Discussion

Military Commissions

2004

Federal Judicial Conference

Post-9/11 Military Commissions (Keynote Speaker)

2003

Panel Discussion

Military Commissions and the Rule of Law

2002

Tri-Regional Conference

Selection and Challenge of Court-Martial Panel Members

2001

Region V Conference

Evidence Foundations

2001

Region V Conference

Impeachment and Prior Statements

2000

Tri-Regional Conference

Defending a Urinalysis Case

1999

Sergeants Major Course

Command Authority and Military Justice

1999

Law Enforcement Training

Law Enforcement Interrogations

1998

Law Enforcement Training

Search and Seizure

1996

Defense Appellate Training

Army Parole and Clemency Process

1994

Certification Training

Urinalysis Procedures and the Army's Limited Use Policy

Publications

Activity

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