I served as a JAG on active duty in the Army from 2004 until 2012. I served as a military defense counsel for 3 years, as a military prosecutor for 2 years, and as 1 of 15 Army Special Victim Prosecutors for 2 years. Prior to litigating military courts-martial, I served as a part time military magistrate and made determinations as to probable cause search authorizations and command decisions to place military members in pretrial confinement. Since 2012, I have been exclusively defending military courts-martial in private practice and have represented military members in the Air Force, Army, Navy, Marine Corps, and the Coast Guard. I devote the majority of my practice to investigations and defense of allegations of sexual assault.
Practice areas
Courts-martial, non-judicial punishment
19 years, 1,200 cases
Upgrades to discharge, rebuttals to letters of reprimand, and administrative separations
19 years, 400 cases
Languages spoken
English
State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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WA | Active | 2021 | 05/07/2022 |
LA | Eligible to Practice Law | 2003 | 04/13/2022 |
Award name | Grantor | Date Granted |
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Top Contributor 2015 | Avvo | 2015 |
Top Contributor 2014 | Avvo | 2014 |
Client's Choice 2014 | Avvo | 2014 |
Top Contributor 2013 | Avvo | 2013 |
Client's Choice 2013 | Avvo | 2013 |
Meritorious Service Medal | U.S. Army | 2012 |
Army Commendation Medal | U.S. Army | 2010 |
Army Commendation Medal | U.S. Army | 2008 |
Meritorious Service Medal | U.S. Army | 2007 |
Army Achievement Medal | U.S. Army | 2006 |
Excellence for the Future - Sales & Real Estate Transactions | CALI | 2002 |
Excellence for the Future - Administration of Criminal Justice I | CALI | 2002 |
Chancellor's List | Paul M. Hebert, School of Law | 2001 |
Excellence for the Future - French Law | CALI | 2001 |
Excellence for the Future - Issues in Public International Law | CALI | 2001 |
Excellence for the Future - International Contracts Law | CALI | 2001 |
Valedictorian of Honors College | Northwestern State University | 2000 |
Suma Cum Laude | Northwestern State University | 2000 |
Distinguished Military Student | Reserve Officer Training Command | 2000 |
Distinguished Military Graduate | Reserve Officer Training Command | 2000 |
Title | Company name | Duration |
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Adjunct Professor, Criminal Law | The Judge Advocate General's Law Center & School | 2017 - 2017 |
Of Counsel | Gonzalez & Waddington, LLC | 2012 - 2013 |
Chief Executive Officer | Law Office of Jocelyn C. Stewart, Corp | 2012 - 2017 |
Special Victim Prosecutor | Army Judge Advocate General's Corps. | 2010 - 2012 |
Defense Counsel | Army Judge Advocate General's Corps. | 2007 - 2010 |
Prosecutor | Army Judge Advocate General's Corps. | 2005 - 2007 |
Legal Assistance Attorney | Army Judge Advocate General's Corps. | 2004 - 2005 |
Part Time Military Magistrate | United States Army | 2004 - 2005 |
Association name | Position name | Duration |
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Federal Bar Association | Member | 2015 - Present |
Federal Bar Association | Lafayette/ Acadiana Chapter Member | 2015 - Present |
Federal Bar Association, Veterans Law Section | Member | 2015 - Present |
Martindale Hubbell | Member | 2014 - Present |
Court of Appeals for the Armed Forces | Admitted | 2009 - Present |
Louisiana State Bar Association | Member | 2003 - Present |
Phi Deltal Phi, International Legal Fraternity | Member | 2001 - Present |
Phi Kappa Phi | Member | 2000 - Present |
TJAG Legal Center and School Spouse Club | Member | 2014 - 2015 |
JAG Soccer | Assistant Coach | 2014 - 2015 |
Rivanna Conservation Society | Volunteer | 2014 - 2015 |
U.S. Army JAGC, Officer Basic Course | Squad Leader | 2004 - 2004 |
Legal Association for Women | President | 2002 - 2003 |
Legal Association for Women | Member | 2001 - 2003 |
Northwestern State University Rowing Club | Treasurer/Secretary | 1998 - 1999 |
Navy-Marine Corps Court of Criminal Appeals | Licensed in good standing | N/A |
Publication name | Title | Date |
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UCMJ-Defender.com Blog | Keeping the Wolves at Bay | 2016 |
UCMJ-Defender.com Blog | Odds Are... | 2016 |
A Voice For Men | National Coalition for Men | 2016 |
Air Force Law Review | Immunity in Co-Conspiracy Cases | 2016 |
AR15.com | Soldier Gets 3-Year Term For Kidnapping Hoax | 2009 |
Stars and Stripes | Soldier found guilty of being drunk on duty | 2007 |
Stars and Stripes | Soldier gets 12 years in gang-related beating death | 2007 |
School name | Degree | Graduated |
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Judge Advocate General's School, U.S. Army | Advanced Course | 2016 |
Judge Advocate General's School, U.S. Army | Certificate of Completion | 2010 |
Judge Advocate General's School, U.S. Army | Certificate of Completion | 2006 |
Judge Advocate General's School, U.S. Army | Certificate of Completion | 2006 |
Judge Advocate General's School, U.S. Army | Officer Basic Course | 2004 |
Louisiana State University, Paul M. Hebert Law Center | JD - Juris Doctor | 2003 |
Louisiana State University, Paul M. Hebert Law Center | Bachelor of the Civil Law | 2003 |
Louisiana State University, Paul M. Hebert Law Center | Study Abroad | 2002 |
Northwestern State University, Louisiana Scholars' College | BA - Bachelor of Arts | 2000 |
Conference name | Title | Date |
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Western Reserve On Site | Updates to Military Justice Case Law | 2018 |
Trial Counsel 101 | Discovery | 2012 |
Sexual Assault Trial Advocacy Course | Opening Statements | 2012 |
Sexual Assault Trial Advocacy Course | Voir Dire | 2012 |
Military Institute for the Prosecution of Sexual Violence | Examinations of Complaining Witnesses | 2011 |
Military Institute for the Prosecution of Sexual Violence | Opening Statements | 2011 |
Military Institute for the Prosecution of Sexual Violence | Victimology | 2010 |
Case name | Outcome |
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U.S. v. Army SGT E-5 | Full Acquittal |
U.S. v. USAF SrA | Full Acquittal |
U.S. v. Army O-4 | Army O-4 Acquitted of sexual assault |
U.S. v Army O-5 | Full Aquittal |
U.S. v TSgt | Case dismissed after filing a motion that highlighted the government's violations of TSgt's rights |
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William Ausman, Sex crime Attorney on Sep 15, 2020
Relationship: Worked together on matter
Jocelyn is an amazing trial lawyer. She takes every case personally and fights for her clients with skill, passion and tireless effort. I have had the honor to see Jocelyn first hand as she learns about a client, the case and her opponent. She is able to take this knowledge and obtain some super human results. If you can get Jocelyn on your case, you have the best on your side. I have witnessed the amazing things she can do to accomplish excellent results. Jocelyn goes above and beyond in everything she does, I got to first meet Jocelyn at Trial Lawyer's College, it was a life long dream as we had the opportunity to work with some of the finest trial lawyers in the country, including Gerry Spence. Even among such accomplished lawyers, Jocelyn stood out because of her dedication and passion in fighting for justice.
Boe Bowen, Military law Attorney on Oct 4, 2018
Relationship: Worked together on matter
I had the pleasure of working with Jocelyn Stewart at the prestigious Trial Lawyers College in Wyoming. It was there that I saw first hand the kind of person she is. Few attorneys have the grit that Jocelyn has. She has a level of honor, courage, and commitment that you only see from military servicewomen. Her dedication to her country is only equal to her commitment to her clients. Jocelyn is a fighter and it is because of my personal observations that I without reservation highly recommend her services to others.
William Ausman, Sex crime Attorney on Sep 15, 2020
Relationship: Worked together on matter
Jocelyn is an amazing trial lawyer. She takes every case personally and fights for her clients with skill, passion and tireless effort. I have had the honor to see Jocelyn first hand as she learns about a client, the case and her opponent. She is able to take this knowledge and obtain some super human results. If you can get Jocelyn on your case, you have the best on your side. I have witnessed the amazing things she can do to accomplish excellent results. Jocelyn goes above and beyond in everything she does, I got to first meet Jocelyn at Trial Lawyer's College, it was a life long dream as we had the opportunity to work with some of the finest trial lawyers in the country, including Gerry Spence. Even among such accomplished lawyers, Jocelyn stood out because of her dedication and passion in fighting for justice.
Boe Bowen, Military law Attorney on Oct 4, 2018
Relationship: Worked together on matter
I had the pleasure of working with Jocelyn Stewart at the prestigious Trial Lawyers College in Wyoming. It was there that I saw first hand the kind of person she is. Few attorneys have the grit that Jocelyn has. She has a level of honor, courage, and commitment that you only see from military servicewomen. Her dedication to her country is only equal to her commitment to her clients. Jocelyn is a fighter and it is because of my personal observations that I without reservation highly recommend her services to others.
Samantha Duncan, Litigation Attorney on Sep 9, 2018
Relationship: Worked together on matter
I had the privilege of working with Jocelyn and I absolutely recommend hiring her! She is incredibly talented and truly impressed me--both with her legal skills and with her dedication to her cases. Jocelyn is one of the sharpest attorneys I have ever met and will absolutely deliver for you! I would have my family and friends hire her in a heartbeat!
Carl Christensen, Unknown Attorney on Aug 1, 2016
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Jocelyn is an outstanding attorney whose dedication to client service sets her apart from others in the field. She is an outstanding communicator who not only delivers outstanding results for clients, but does so with a level of personal interaction and client involvement that is rare among trial attorneys. Her talent and exceptional work ethic is respected and admired by fellow attorneys, adversaries, and judges alike.
Kyle Van de Water, Military law Attorney on Sep 15, 2015
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I give my strongest recommendation to Ms. Jocelyn Stewart. I met Jocelyn while working at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, WA. At that time, she worked as a Military Defense Counsel. Jocelyn is a gifted lawyer, with remarkable work ethic and stellar advocacy skills.
Michael Millios, Military law Attorney on Aug 18, 2015
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I highly endorse Jocelyn. She works hard for her clients and gets impressive results. More importantly, she actually cares about the clients she represents. I would not hesitate to recommend Jocelyn to anyone in need of a superb trial lawyer.
Robert Fellrath, Military law Attorney on May 29, 2015
Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter
I had the pleasure of trying a number of cases against Jocelyn when we were both on active duty together. Jocelyn was a brand new trial attorney at the time. She impressed me with her dedication, preparation, knowledge of the case law, and overall performance. Even as a new trial attorney, Jocelyn distinguished herself from other attorneys with her tremendous performance. I highly recommend Jocelyn if you are facing UCMJ action.
John Smith, Military law Attorney on Apr 22, 2015
Relationship: Co-worker
I had the pleasure of "learning the ropes" from Jocelyn at several US Army Trial Counsel Assistance Program training events. She was an excellent Special Victim Prosecutor and is a first-rate trial attorney, legal practitioner, and living, breathing, walking Manual for Courts Martial (MCM). Her trial skills and vast knowledge of the Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ) is nothing short of astounding!
Edward Hecht, Military law Attorney on Apr 13, 2015
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Jocelyn is an excellent attorney with a commanding grasp of military law! I've read many of her posts here on Avvo and am impressed with her legal knowledge and the thoughtfulness of her answers. If I were needing an attorney for a military law issue, I'd definitely contact Jocelyn, and you'd be wise to do so as well!
Linda Lawrence, Unknown Attorney on Apr 1, 2015
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer. Her answers to questions and clear and correct. She is knowledgeable attorney in this area.
Eric Leckie, Military law Attorney on Mar 2, 2015
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer. As a veteran and former USMC JAG, I give Jocelyn my highest recommendation. Consummate professional that can be counted on to get results in the toughest cases.
Steve Franklin, Military law Attorney on Feb 11, 2015
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Jocelyn is a passionate attorney who fight tirelessly for her clients. I give this attorney my highest recommendation.
Judd Nemiro, Unknown Attorney on Jan 5, 2015
Relationship: Other
I highly recommend this lawyer she is a true professional.I endorse this lawyer.
Sean Cleary, Military law Attorney on Dec 20, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I wholeheartedly endorse this lawyer. A brilliant, trustworthy and highly respected attorney in the legal community.
Robert von Dohlen, Military law Attorney on Nov 12, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer.
Christian Lassen, Unknown Attorney on Sep 23, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Top-notch attorney. Highly respected in the legal community.
Steve Berlin, Military law Attorney on Sep 15, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I worked with Ms. Stewart in sexual violence prosecution. She impressed me as a skilled litigator. She worked hard and achieved solid results.
Joanne Gordon, Criminal defense Attorney on Aug 25, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I've known Ms. Stewart for nearly 7 years. A zealous advocate and top-notch litigator, I would recommend her practice and professionalism in any area of the law. Whether the matter is criminal or civil, you won't find a better attorney by your side in a courtroom. Ethical, forthright, and persistent - exactly what you want in a co-counsel or attorney advocating for you!
Jonathan Hoag, Military law Attorney on Aug 21, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I worked in the same military defense office with Ms. Stewart at Fort Hood, Texas. She was without a doubt the most experienced, polished, and dedicated attorney in our office. When I was assigned to a case where I was convinced my client was innocent of the allegations of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon, I told the client that if he wanted the best possible representation, then we needed to ask for Ms. Stewart (then on active duty) to be on the case. He agreed and Ms. Stewart joined our team. Ms. Stewart put together a strategic and surgically precise defense that resulted in a quick acquittal of all charges. Her efforts were nothing short of phenomenal and saved the client's military career. I would gladly work with Ms. Stewart again and endorse her on any military justice matter!
Eric Morley, Criminal defense Attorney on Aug 19, 2014
Relationship: Worked together on matter
Over the course of 18 months we worked together on a series of military criminal defense cases. Her work in motions practice and in trial (cross-examination, closing argument) is among the best I have personally observed. I wholeheartedly endorse this lawyer.
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