UCMJ Criminal Defense Lawyers in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

John Brendan Elbert is certified by the United States Military Court of Appeals and has extensive experience with Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ).

Military law consists of the Uniform Code of Military Justice and other statutory provisions. All persons serving in the armed forces of the United States (including the U.S. Army, Marine Corp, Navy, Air Force, National Guard and Army Reserve) are subject to military law at all times.

UCMJ Expetise

There are many crimes that fall under the jurisdiction of military law including but not limited to:

  • General, special and summary courts-martial) (also known as court martial)
  • Appeals of convictions by courts-martial
  • Dishonorable and administrative discharge actions
  • Criminal suspect investigations
  • Adverse administrative actions

When you are faced with adverse action being taken against you by the military or federal government, you need to have competent legal representation by an experienced military trial attorney who will aggressively defend your rights. If you have been charged with a crime and are facing a court-martial or an administrative separation action, you need a military lawyer who is familiar with the UCMJ and is not afraid to fight for your rights. Your future depends upon the experience and abilities of your defense lawyer. Mr. Elbert is certified to defend clients in UCMJ matters on any military base anywhere in the world.

Developing a successful defense to UCMJ matters requires a three-fold approach. This approach is designed to bring an intense challenge against your accusers. They are:

  1. Skilled Investigators
  2. Successful Pre-Trial Motions
  3. Trial Experience

These three vital components form the fabric a successful defense for you. UCMJ charges are serious allegations and we take them seriously.

If you’ve been charged with a UCMJ crime in Pennsylvania or New Jersey, call Pennsylvania Criminal Defense, Inc. toll-free at (866) 535-2378. Speak with a UCMJ defense attorney in Philadelphia today. We offer a free initial consultation. Emergencies are handled 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.