Jacksonville, FL Military Defense Lawyer (UCMJ)
Court-Martial • Investigations • NJP • Administrative Separation • Discharge Upgrade
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(855) 826-5529 | military.defense.litigator@gmail.com
Serving Jacksonville and worldwide service members
If you’re facing a court-martial, investigation, NJP (Article 15 / Office Hours / Captain’s Mast), administrative separation, adverse action, or in need of a discharge upgrade in Jacksonville, Florida, the stakes are rarely “just disciplinary.” Your rank, pay, benefits, clearance, reputation, and future may be on the line — and what you do early can shape the outcome.
Steven J. Goralski is an experienced military defense attorney with court-martial trial experience in Marine Corps, Army, and Air Force courts. He served over 11 years on active duty in the United States Marine Corps, attaining the rank of Major, and advised hundreds of service members facing investigations and disciplinary action.
Military Defense for Jacksonville, Florida Service Members
Strategic, experienced UCMJ defense.
Jacksonville has one of the largest military footprints in Florida, anchored by Naval Air Station Jacksonville (NAS Jax), the largest installation in Navy Region Southeast, and Naval Station Mayport, a major East Coast Navy base with both a large harbor and airfield. The area is also home to U.S. Coast Guard Sector Jacksonville (near Mayport) and other key facilities like Marine Corps Blount Island Command, which together make Northeast Florida a major hub for active duty, reserve, and civilian defense operations.
When allegations arise, whether from a command inquiry, NCIS/OSI/CID investigation, or adverse administrative action, the military justice system moves quickly, and decisions made early often determine whether a case becomes a career-ending event.
Steven J. Goralski has served inside the system at the highest levels, including roles as both:
- Defense counsel representing service members accused of misconduct
- Deputy Staff Judge Advocate advising a Commanding General on UCMJ, administrative military law, and DOD/Service regulations
That dual perspective matters because defending a military case isn’t only about knowing the law. It’s about understanding the command climate, investigative process, and strategic timing that drives outcomes.
Proven military experience: defense counsel and command legal advisor
Steven J. Goralski brings a rare combination of experience:
- Court-martial trial experience
- 11+ years active duty Marine Corps service
- Defense counsel experience at one of the busiest defense offices in the Marine Corps
- Experience as Deputy Staff Judge Advocate, advising senior command leadership on UCMJ and administrative law
- Hundreds of clients advised while under investigation, facing NJP, or confronting separation actions
If you are under investigation or facing command action in Jacksonville, you need counsel who understands both the legal rules and how military decision-making actually works.
Jacksonville Military Defense Services
UCMJ Defense & Military Administrative Law
Investigations & Pre-Charge Defense
NJP / Article 15 / Captain’s Mast
Administrative Separations & Boards
Other Military Legal Cases
What’s at Stake in a Jacksonville Military Case
Even a single allegation can cause long-lasting consequences, including:
- reduction in rank and loss of pay
- adverse evaluations / FITREPs / EPRs / OERs
- loss of security clearance
- administrative separation
- punitive discharge
- loss of VA benefits
- reduced civilian employment opportunities
- criminal record
If You’re Under Investigation in Jacksonville, Don’t Wait
Early defense is often the difference between retention and separation.
If the command or investigators want to talk to you:
Do not give a statement without counsel.
Do not assume the command will “go easy.”
Preserve evidence and communications.
Call an experienced military defense attorney immediately.
A strong defense begins before charges are filed, often before your first interview.
Whether you are facing a court-martial, NJP, investigation, or administrative separation in Jacksonville, Florida, Steven J. Goralski provides experienced and strategic defense designed to protect your career, benefits, and future. Book a consultation today.
