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Jocelyn C. Stewart
also known as Jocelyn Ulrich
About Jocelyn
Biography
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.
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Licensed in Washington for 4 years
State: Washington
Acquired: 2021
No misconduct found
Licensed in Louisiana for 22 years
State: Louisiana
Acquired: 2003
No misconduct found
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Law Office of Jocelyn C. Stewart
1201 Pacific Avenue, Suite 600, PMB# 6-0041, Tacoma, WA, 98402
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Posted by Reid | November 12, 2017 | Hired Attorney
Excellent work, great attorney
Ms. Stewart is a superb lawyer that will fight tooth an nail for you until the end. She does a great job of tracking her work and keeping you updated. 5/5 stars and would highly reccomend. Very skilled and knowlegeable. if you are looking for a lawyer that is passionate about what they do, then Jocel...
Posted by anonymous | September 05, 2014 | Military Law
Charges dropped after Article 32 hearing
Jocelyn was consistently knowledgeable and confident about my case. She worked well with both appointed military council and with outside resources. While my case didn't go to to trial, she was aggressive in pursuing all available pre-trial options to get the charges dropped.
Posted by anonymous | August 29, 2014 | Military Law
Unparalleled Knowledge, Interpersonality, & Ability
New to any kind of legal trouble, when I faced a problem I knew I couldn't handle on my own, I immediately consulted Jocelyn out of the blue based on recommendations I saw on the internet. Her reply was nearly instantaneous and set my mind at ease. Her knowledge of military law is unparalleled and ...
Posted by Eric | August 29, 2014 | Military Law
Knowledgable, Experienced, Resourceful, and Passionate about her job (YOUR case and the rest of YOUR life).
I contacted Jocelyn for a consultation after being the subject of a military CID investigation for a period of months with no resolution. My case was extremely complicated, but basically came about when a female service member I had an one time intimate encounter with gained 15 lbs over leave post en...
Posted by Erin | June 13, 2014 | Military Law
She Gave Me Hope
I hired Ms. Jocelyn Stewart to represent me during my General Court Martial. I had been charged with one specification of false official statement and three specifications of unprofessional relationship. I was scared and felt completely alone. After just one phone call with Ms. Stewart, I felt re...
Jocelyn C. Stewart's Lawyer Endorsements
"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."
"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."
"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!"
"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."
"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."
"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."
"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."
"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!"
"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!"
"I endorse this lawyer. Her answers to questions and clear and correct. She is knowledgeable attorney in this area."
"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."
"Jocelyn is a passionate attorney who fight tirelessly for her clients. I give this attorney my highest recommendation."
"I highly recommend this lawyer she is a true professional.I endorse this lawyer."
"I wholeheartedly endorse this lawyer. A brilliant, trustworthy and highly respected attorney in the legal community."
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"Top-notch attorney. Highly respected in the legal community."
"I worked with Ms. Stewart in sexual violence prosecution. She impressed me as a skilled litigator. She worked hard and achieved solid results."
"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!"
"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!"
"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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Experience
Honors
2015
Top Contributor 2015, Avvo
2014
Top Contributor 2014, Avvo
2014
Client's Choice 2014, Avvo
2013
Top Contributor 2013, Avvo
2013
Client's Choice 2013, Avvo
2012
Meritorious Service Medal, U.S. Army
2010
Army Commendation Medal, U.S. Army
2008
Army Commendation Medal, U.S. Army
2007
Meritorious Service Medal, U.S. Army
2006
Army Achievement Medal, U.S. Army
2002
Excellence for the Future - Sales & Real Estate Transactions, CALI
2002
Excellence for the Future - Administration of Criminal Justice I, CALI
2001
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
2000
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
Work Experience
2017 - 2017
Adjunct Professor, Criminal Law, The Judge Advocate General's Law Center & School
2012 - 2013
Of Counsel, Gonzalez & Waddington, LLC
2012 - 2017
Chief Executive Officer, Law Office of Jocelyn C. Stewart, Corp
2010 - 2012
Special Victim Prosecutor, Army Judge Advocate General's Corps.
2007 - 2010
Defense Counsel, Army Judge Advocate General's Corps.
2005 - 2007
Prosecutor, Army Judge Advocate General's Corps.
2004 - 2005
Legal Assistance Attorney, Army Judge Advocate General's Corps.
2004 - 2005
Part Time Military Magistrate, United States Army
Associations
2015 - Present
Federal Bar AssociationMember
2015 - Present
Federal Bar AssociationLafayette/ Acadiana Chapter Member
2015 - Present
Federal Bar Association, Veterans Law SectionMember
2014 - Present
Martindale HubbellMember
2009 - Present
Court of Appeals for the Armed ForcesAdmitted
2003 - Present
Louisiana State Bar AssociationMember
2001 - Present
Phi Deltal Phi, International Legal FraternityMember
2000 - Present
Phi Kappa PhiMember
2014 - 2015
TJAG Legal Center and School Spouse ClubMember
2014 - 2015
JAG SoccerAssistant Coach
2014 - 2015
Rivanna Conservation SocietyVolunteer
2004 - 2004
U.S. Army JAGC, Officer Basic CourseSquad Leader
2002 - 2003
Legal Association for WomenPresident
2001 - 2003
Legal Association for WomenMember
1998 - 1999
Northwestern State University Rowing ClubTreasurer/Secretary
Navy-Marine Corps Court of Criminal Appeals
Licensed in good standing
Sample of Legal Cases
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
U.S. v SFC
SFC acquitted of forcible sodomy and acquitted of rape but convicted of lesser offense; sentenced to be reduced from E-7 to E-5, 60 days jail. Retained in military.
U.S. v. BU1
Attorney obtained dismissal of all sexual assault allegations and burglary offenses; BU1 was found guilty, pursuant to his pleas, of assault. He was sentenced to be reduced from E-6 to E-4 and to serve 45 days confinement.
U.S. v. TSgt
TSgt's statement to OSI was suppressed, so the government dismissed the false official statement allegation; TSgt Pena was acquitted of the remaining allegations
Education
2016
Judge Advocate General's School, U.S. Army
Advanced Course
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
Certificate of Completion
2004
Judge Advocate General's School, U.S. Army
Officer Basic Course
2003
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
2002
Louisiana State University, Paul M. Hebert Law Center
Study Abroad
2000
Northwestern State University, Louisiana Scholars' College
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2018
Western Reserve On Site
Updates to Military Justice Case Law
2012
Trial Counsel 101
Discovery
2012
Sexual Assault Trial Advocacy Course
Opening Statements
2012
Sexual Assault Trial Advocacy Course
Voir Dire
2011
Military Institute for the Prosecution of Sexual Violence
Examinations of Complaining Witnesses
2011
Military Institute for the Prosecution of Sexual Violence
Opening Statements
2010
Military Institute for the Prosecution of Sexual Violence
Victimology
Publications
2016
Air Force Law Review
Immunity in Co-Conspiracy Cases
2016
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
2009
2007
Stars and Stripes
Soldier found guilty of being drunk on duty
2007
Stars and Stripes
Soldier gets 12 years in gang-related beating death
Languages
English
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Q&A
Son in army, fort Carson , CO got dui on base. What should he expect to happen? Do we need to hire private lawyer??
19 Feb 2018
Q&A
How much time 2 prior state jail felony 1 tdc same charge again can you get and can the DA enhance it?
02 Nov 2017
Q&A
Edit to question about suing active military service member.
02 Nov 2017