Legal Question in Military Law in South Carolina

Choosing an Attorney

With so many attorneys that claim to have military experience, what are some of the best factors to cosider when hiring an attorney for representation in a court martial?


Asked on 12/22/06, 6:36 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys

Donald G. Rehkopf, Jr. Brenna, Brenna & Boyce, PLLC

Re: Choosing an Attorney

Many attorneys have "military" experience, but that does not mean that they have experience DEFENDING complex (or even not so complex) military cases. Just because one was a military prosecutor, or military judge, does NOT give you the experience and knowledge to defend someone accused under the UCMJ.

To answer your questions, I suggest that you go to www militaryinjustice com then go to "Resources" and scroll down to "Why a Civilian Attorney," and then scroll down to "Selecting A Civilian Attorney."

I wrote that section a couple of years ago so that people could make intelligent decisions about retaining QUALIFIED civilian attorneys - not someone who just claims to be.

Good luck and email me at [email protected] if you have any other questions.

Regards and good luck to you.

Don Rehkopf

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Answered on 12/23/06, 2:37 pm


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