Military Criminal Defense Lawyer
As a former JAG and a retired Lieutenant Colonel, Jocelyn Stewart knows the military’s injustice system inside and out.
Military Career Ending Allegations?
Now more than any other time in the history of the U.S. Military, a service member at risk for being falsely accused. In today’s age of “believe all victims” you need a zealous, relentless team of advocates working to preserve your career. Do not wait and see. That leads only one place… out of uniform. Call us today at 253-317-8494.
Learn MoreHire a military attorney with a proven record and a commitment to ensuring your rights will be upheld.
As a former JAG and a retired Lieutenant Colonel, Ms. Stewart knows the military’s injustice system inside and out. Let Jocelyn and her team leverage their experience, knowledge, and reputation to preserve your service. No one should go into battle alone. They remain steadfast in providing the best legal counsel possible using unimpeachable tactics to protect each client’s livelihood, life, and liberty.
What Our Clients Say
When faced with the decision of hiring a UCMJ specialist, Ms. Stewart’s former clients explain all that is necessary about her commitment to their case and her expertise in handling the toughest legal battles. Learn more about her unique abilities in the words of her clients, peers, and military judges.
Ms. Jocelyn is a very professional and responsible lawyer. She worked with me on my case to ensure I was being taken care of. She broke down the process to... read more me piece by piece. She didn't sugar colt nor lied to me about the consequences if it didn't go the route I was expecting. But presented options on my plate if that was the case. I absolutely with no doubt I recommend her to anyone across the board. Incredible professionalism and quick response
May 1, 2021
I was blindsided by baseless accusations during a post deployment investigation that was being ram rodded through and despite numerous attempts could not get JAG assistance. This was a scary... read more place to be and with the full weight of a military investigation being directed at me I knew that I had to get help quickly if I wanted to salvage my military career. The best decision I made was to call Jocelyn C. Stewart. She answered the phone immediately and after far too much of my nervous rambling laid out my rights, the legal process, and what I could expect to happen going forward which put me at ease. If your career is important to you and you want the best defense possible then there is only one call to make…. Jocelyn C. Stewart
May 1, 2022
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.... read more I was scared and felt completely alone. After just one phone call with Ms. Stewart, I felt renewed with hope. I knew without a doubt, I wanted her on my side. She was always honest with me and I leaned on her and her significant legal experience. In court, she was aggressive in her defense, yet extremely professional. She not only got the specification of false official statement suppressed and thrown out, but I was also acquitted on all remaining specifications. Sadly, the Air Force chose to pursue a second investigation against me only one month after my acquittal. I did not hesitate to re-engage Ms. Stewart concerning this second investigation. Months went by before the Air Force did decide to proceed with a Special Court Martial on one specification of unprofessional relationship. I am happy to report that this case never even made it to trial with the representation of Ms. Stewart. She is 100% thorough in everything she does and because of this, the charge was dropped in its entirety. Because of Ms. Stewart I was able to continue with my Air Force career. I did, however, decide it was time for a change and opted to transition from active duty to Air Froce Reserves. Because of Ms. Stewart I am still continuing on in over 14 years of honorable service to the United States Air Force. There is no dollar amount you can place on what she did for me. I would do it all again. I will never be able to thank her enough. While it was unfortunate that I found myself in such a horrible situation, I felt honored to be represented by one of the best military law attorneys out there. If you are facing military legal matters, please let Ms. Stewart fight for you. You will not be disappointed.
May 1, 2016
Securing Jocelyn's services are your best chance when facing a 15-6 investigation or reprimand. During Command I came under investigation after being accused of a relationship with a subordinate.... read more I initially tried to rebut the investigation myself with legal assistance. Despite the Investigating Officer changing his recommendations the CG issued me a GOMOR. I retained Jocelyn at this point and was able to sway the Deputy CG to file the GOMOR locally. I will be able to exit my Command without relief or a referred OER. I will not be facing a board and my security clearance is safe. I regret not retaining Jocelyn from the start. Her team worked hard for me and I could be facing far worse without her. Investigations are stacked against you and you will feel guilty until proven innocent. Everyone will air their grievances and take advantage. This is on top of all the other worries and feeling like an outcast. Having Jocelyn's skills and experience on your side is exactly what you need in such times.
May 1, 2023
Mr. Harnish is an excellent attorney that is experienced in military law and its system. His vast knowledge and experience of the military judicial system were instrumental in my case.... read more He advocates for his clients and kept me informed every step of the way. I had the best possible outcome in my case and I know it was in large part to his expertise. Thank you Mr. Harnish!
May 1, 2022
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... read more 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.
May 1, 2019
Our Practice Areas
Being a former service member herself and working exclusively on military cases, Ms. Stewart has amassed experience to help in the following areas of the UCMJ:
- Rebuttals to Negative Evaluations
- Administrative Separation / Boards of Inquiry
- Security Clearance Denials
- Upgrades to Discharges
- Correction of Military Records
- Command Investigations
- Inspector General (IG) Investigations
- Sexual Harassment Investigations
- Equal Opportunity Investigations
- Command Climate Investigations