Military Criminal Defense Attorney in Fort Meade

Advocating for Our Service Members’ Rights

Being accused of a crime under the Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ) is a serious matter. That’s why you need experienced legal advice from a military criminal defense attorney at Owens & Kurz, LLC. We have experience protecting the rights of service members charged with military crimes. Likewise, we are dedicated to aggressively fighting for your rights.

Consequences of Violating the UCMJ

Violating the UCMJ can result in severe consequences, including:

• Losing your job;
• Losing your retirement;
• Losing your medical benefits;
• Jail time; and
• Registering as a sex offender, if a sex crime is involved.

Why Hire a Civilian Attorney?

Why should you hire a civilian attorney when the government provides you with a free military attorney from the Judge Advocate General (JAG) Corps? Typically, you will not be entitled to a free attorney until formal charges are initiated against you. Further, the Judge Advocate assigned to your case may have only 1-2 years of experience under their belt. On top of that, Judge Advocates have regular military duties to perform and may not be available for after-hours contact.

Legal Representation from a Military Veteran

Owens & Kurz, LLC’s founding partner Attorney Joseph Owen has over 25 years of military experience, including 10 years of active duty service as an Army Judge Advocate. With such level of skill and experience on your side, you have a leg-up against less experienced JAG officers.

At Owens & Kurz, LLC we provide legal services for the following issues:

• Court-martial defense
• Pretrial confinement
• Non Judicial Punishment (Article 15)

Call Us for High-Quality Criminal Military Defense Services at Fort Meade

The UCMJ provides strict rules that are rigidly enforced for military service members. Unfortunately, when conduct appears to deviate from those standards, an accused service member may be looked down on by their superior officers and, often, their peers. Because of this stigma, it is essential to have a dedicated military criminal defense advocate at your side to prevent prejudicial treatment of your case. At Owens & Kurz, LLC, we are committed to ensuring that those accused of violating the UCMJ are given due process free from the stigma associated with not conforming to the military’s strict rules.