Sean Francis Mangan

Sean Francis Mangan

also known as LTC(Ret) Mangan, US Army, Mangan Law

5.0
Rating: 8.7

Licensed for 22 years

Military law Lawyer at Silverdale, WA
Practice Areas: Military Law, Criminal Defense, Family

10661 Old Frontier Rd NW, Suite 211, Silverdale, WA

About Sean

Biography

Practice Areas

3

Practice Areas

Military Law 90%

Military Criminal and Administrative Matters: Representation during investigations, Defense against Courts-Martial & Administrative Separations, Rebuttal to Letters of Reprimand, Negative Evaluations, and Medical Credentialing.

90%
Criminal Defense 8%

I primarily take cases for military family members arising from on-post incidents.

8%
Family 2%

I occasionally take on divorce and family law issues for military families.

2%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Washington for 6 years

State: Washington

Acquired: 2019

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in Oregon for 22 years

State: Oregon

Acquired: 2003

Inactive

No misconduct found

Location

Mangan Law

10661 Old Frontier Rd NW, Suite 211, Silverdale, WA, 98383

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Sean Francis Mangan's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

122 Client Reviews

Showing 11 - 15 of 23 reviews | Responsiveness

Posted by anonymous | November 09, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Military Law

The man you need in your corner.

I'm a E6 SSG AND I was accused of a military SHARP case. The ARMY was dragging my through the dirt. I called around and kinda got the same BS from every law Firm until Sean called me back and walked me through every step, and this was just the consultation. I hired him on the spot. He was with me eve...ry step of the investigation. When we were in the "waiting period" he called every so often to make sure I was ok and that he is still in it to win it. I trusted this man with my life and he did not disappoint. If your in a tuff spot especially military, look no further this guy has your back. It is 1000% worth it at a very reasonable price.

Posted by anonymous | September 09, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Military Law

Hire Sean Mangan Immediately!

Sean Mangan is a fantastic attorney. He is tenacious, thorough, and empathetic with his clients. I am an officer who was on a promotion list and was recently informed of a SHARP complaint. I contacted Sean and he was immediately responsive, informative, and reassuring. With the current political clim...ate, even a false SHARP complaint can be devastating to your career. I was understandably scared and worried. Sean helped me through the investigation process, engaging with the chain of command and law enforcement to advocate for my rights and my reputation. He helped demonstrate that the complaint was completely false and presented evidence showing that the “alleged victim” had previously given false sworn testimony in another matter. Through his intervention, the charges were dropped completely, the flag was removed favorably, and I received my promotion with the proper date of rank. As I said before, in today’s political climate, a SHARP accusation can be devastating. The military will do all it can to find you guilty even if you are innocent. The system is not designed to protect the accused, even if they did nothing wrong. I recommend hiring Sean immediately and allowing him to intervene proactively early in the process. He cares about his clients and seeing that they are afforded their rights. I highly highly recommend him!

Posted by anonymous | September 02, 2022 | Domestic Violence

Domestic Violence Survivor seeking help & found it!

Sean was so kind and amazing when we had our consultation! I’ve spoken with so many lawyers before I found Sean and the other lawyers would only respond with, “just fill out a protection order at the courthouse, you don’t need us.” But I had questions and unique aspects to be considered and I never r...eally felt heard by any of them, and they didn’t make me feel reassured that I’d do it correctly and actually stay safe from my ex. Sean listened and was taking notes and asking for clarifying details-I could tell he cared and took me seriously! He gave me insights, advice, and clearly explained the options available to me due to my situations unique facts. He’s a great advocate and doesn’t prey on people financially! He’s helping me find ways to make this difficult time more affordable through resources available to DV Survivors (and Veterans!), while helping me protect myself. I hope other survivors who need an advocate will find Sean!

Posted by Quinton | August 23, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Military Law

A Better Attorney does not exist

I’m an active duty Marine, I filed for a religious exemption of the COVID vaccine and I got denied by HQMC. I had ten days to reply with a Appeal all the great reviews lead me to Sean Mangen he was responsive and helpful throughout the whole process he compiled a 78 page appeal that allowed me to fin...ished out my contract and not be bothered with any of the Vaccine punishments

Posted by anonymous | March 10, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Military Law

Hire Sean Now

Sean worked with me to extricate myself from a difficult position in the military, and he performed wonders. 10/10 recommend you work with him. My case was unique, full of ambiguity, and stressful, to say the least. He was very responsive, extremely knowledgeable, had great connections, and in the... end got me everything I wanted and needed. I interviewed over 10 attorneys for the job, and hired Sean on the spot. After working with JAG for over ten years in the military, I knew immediately he was going to run circles around the others I was interviewing, and he did!

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Sean Francis Mangan's Lawyer Endorsements

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Paul Judge

Military law lawyer | Nov 17

Relationship: Worked for lawyer

"I met Sean when I was a legal intern back in 2014. Now, we work together at The Law Offices of Sean F. Mangan, PLLC. I cannot say enough good things about Sean. He knows military law as good or better than anyone I have ever met. He is incredibly skilled in the courtroom. He is a thoughtful and creative problem solver with administrative issues. He has a deft hand with managing clients' problems and a wide network of professional relationships. I strongly recommend him and am proud to call him my mentor."

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Amir Hamdoun

Criminal defense lawyer | Aug 16

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Sean Mangan is an expert litigator and a master in the courtroom. I had the fortune of working with Mr. Mangan on a criminal case that went to trial. The client's interests were represented to the full maximum potential. As an attorney, I would turn to Sean Mangan for tips on a wide spectrum of topics. I learned a great deal from Sean. With his knowledge base and calm demeanor, he made the trial team feel confident every step of the way. Sometimes, the battle is won before trial begins and Sean prepares his clients like no other. Highly recommend."

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Cory Chipman

Military law lawyer | Jun 30

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I worked with Sean on several cases as his co-counsel. He is a knowledgeable professional with years of experience, including time as a military judge. He provided excellent representation to his clients and got results beyond expectations. Judges he practices in front of see him as a peer and respect his experience and arguments."

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Jocelyn Stewart

Military law lawyer | Oct 16

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Sean Mangan is one of the most knowledgeable and hardworking attorneys in his field. Dedicated and committed to every client and every case, Sean brings experience as a prior military judge, prosecutor, and defense attorney. I do not hesitate to endorse him."

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Cody Harnish

Military law lawyer | Sep 28

Relationship: Co-worker

"I wholeheartedly endorse this lawyer. Sean is an exceptional attorney with a ton of experience. What people cannot learn from experience, Sean naturally possesses. This means he is a knowledgeable, talented, and gifted lawyer."

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Paul Judge

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Cody Harnish

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Experience

Rating:  8.7 (Excellent)

Honors

2010

Bronze Star Medal, DOD

2001

Superior Advocate Award- Mock Trial, University of Oregon School of Law

Work Experience

2020 - Present

Owner/Attorney, Mangan Law

2018 - 2020

Criminal Law Policy Attorney, US Army

2015 - 2018

Trial Judge, US Army

2013 - 2015

Regional Defense Counsel, Us Army Jag Corps

2010 - 2013

Professor of Criminal Law, TJAGLCS

2009 - 2010

Special Operations Legal Counsel, DOD/Joint Task Force

2008 - 2009

LLM Candidate, Us Army Jag Corps

2007 - 2008

Supervising Appellate Counsel, Us Army Jag Corps

2006 - 2007

Appellate Counsel, Us Army Jag Corps

2005 - 2006

Chief of Military Justice, Us Army Jag Corps

2005 - 2006

Special Assistant United States Attorney, Department Of Justice

2004 - 2004

Military Magistrate, Us Army Jag Corps

2003 - 2004

Administrative Law Attorney, Us Army Jag Corps

2002 - 2002

Intern Prosecutor, Lane County Prosecuting Attorney

2001 - 2002

Intern Prosecutor, Us Army Jag Corps

1996 - 2000

Officer, US Army Military Police

Associations

2021 - Present

Washington Defenders Association

Member

2020 - Present

International Association of Military Criminal Defense Lawyers

Member

2019 - Present

Washington State Bar Association

Member

2003 - Present

Oregon State Bar #035465

Member

2000 - Present

American Bar Association

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

United States v. Lt Col WH, USAF

NG to 10 of 11 charges. Appeal ongoing with USAF Ct of Criminal Appeals

United States v. SGT CB, US Army

Full Acquittal: Not Guilty to all Charges and Specifications

United States v. SGT RR, US Army

Not Guilty to all contested charges, no punishment adjudged

United States v. SFC CZ, U.S. Army

Full Acquittal, NG to All Charges and Specifications

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Education

2011

US Army Command & General Staff College

Leadership

2009

US Army JAG School

LLM Military Criminal Law

2003

University of Oregon School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1996

Gonzaga University

BA - Bachelor of Arts Sociology and Philosophy

Speaking Engagements

2016

Military Law Section (LAMP)

Military Justice Overview and Update

Publications

2020

US Army Army Regulation 27-10 (2019 edition)

2011

TJAGLCS-ADC Crimes and Defenses Deskbook

Languages

English

Activity

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