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And Win.
Former Navy and Marine Corps JAG attorneys with 70+ years of combined experience defending service members, federal employees, and civilians when everything is on the line.
Korody Law — Built for This Fight
Korody Law is a nationally recognized defense firm based in Jacksonville, Florida. Our team is composed entirely of former Navy and Marine Corps Judge Advocates who have experience as state and federal prosecutors, military defense counsel, staff judge advocates, Article 32 hearing officers, and court-martial judges.
That insider experience means we understand how law enforcement and prosecutors build cases, how military commanders exercise discretion, and exactly where to apply pressure. We represent clients at courts-martial, administrative boards, DHA peer review hearings, and security clearance hearings worldwide and in Florida and federal courts in and around Jacksonville, Florida.
Attorney Patrick Korody (Captain, USNR) is one of the elite few certified by The Judge Advocate General as a Specialist in Military Justice Litigation and one of a small number of attorneys in the country qualified to handle capital (death penalty) cases. Retired Navy Captain Robert Crow is a former Circuit Military Judge. Retired Navy Commander Jason Ayeroff advised the most senior military commanders on all military justice matters. Matthew Thomas (MAJ, USMCR) was the Marine Corps' best trial defense lawyer.
Meet the Team“Mr. Korody is by far one of the most talented and experienced military defense attorneys in the country. Every document, every conversation, every procedure, every single regulation will be scrutinized ten times by Mr. Korody. This man is a consummate professional and is a master of his craft.”Former Client — Court-Martial Defense
- Certified Military Justice Specialist — one of very few in the country
- Former Circuit Military Judge on staff
- Former military prosecutors who know how the government thinks
- Capital case qualified — death penalty litigation experience
- Worldwide availability — we appear at installations globally
- Free initial consultation for all case types
Worldwide Military Defense
We represent members of every branch of service in every type of UCMJ proceeding and adverse military personnel action — from the moment an investigation begins through trial, appeal, and beyond. The best defenses start before a single paper is filed.
Court-Martial Defense
UCMJ charges are serious. A conviction can mean confinement, punitive discharge, sex offender registration, and a permanent federal record. Korody Law has handled hundreds of Summary, Special, and General Courts-Martial across all branches worldwide.
- Sexual assault & sexual misconduct
- Drug offenses & positive urinalysis
- Assault, domestic violence, murder
- Fraud, larceny, financial crimes
- AWOL, desertion, recruiter misconduct
- Internet & computer crimes
- Article 32 preliminary hearing representation
NJP / Article 15 / Captain's Mast
Non-judicial punishment was designed for minor offenses. Today it is routinely used to destroy military careers. Rank loss, pay loss, restrictions, adverse evaluations — and a foundation for administrative separation. You may have the right to demand trial by court-martial instead.
- Evidence review and defense strategy
- Written submissions and witness preparation
- Demand for court-martial analysis
- NJP appeal representation
- All branches — Article 15, Captain's Mast, Office Hours
Administrative Separation Defense
An honorable discharge and VA benefits are worth fighting for. If you have received notice of involuntary separation for drug use, misconduct, substandard performance, or any other basis — do not waive your board rights without consulting counsel first.
- ADSEP board representation (all branches)
- Discharge characterization defense
- Drug / urinalysis separation
- Misconduct, performance, and unauthorized absence
- Military discharge upgrades
Officer Misconduct & Board of Inquiry (BOI)
A zero-tolerance culture and fear of inaction have led to dramatically increased discipline and separation of military officers. From a GOMOR to a Board of Inquiry, officer careers can collapse quickly. Respond with overwhelming force — from day one.
- GOMOR and letter of reprimand rebuttals
- Show-cause and BOI defense
- Relief for cause / detachment for cause
- Adverse evaluation rebuttals
- Promotion hold responses
Military Sexual Assault Defense
In today's political environment, commanders are referring even the most baseless allegations to trial. The consequences — prison, felony conviction, lifetime sex offender registration — are permanent. Korody Law exposes baseless accusations and fights back aggressively.
- Article 120 UCMJ defense
- Credibility investigation and witness strategy
- SANE exam and forensic evidence challenges
- MRE 412 and 513 motions
- OSTC prosecution defense
Military Criminal Investigations
If NCIS, CID, OSI, or CGIS wants to “just talk,” they already believe you violated the UCMJ. The best defense starts before any charges are filed. Remain silent and call us immediately.
- NCIS / CID / OSI / CGIS representation
- Article 31(b) rights counseling
- Search and seizure challenges
- Digital evidence and phone / computer defense
- Command authorization challenges
ROTC & NROTC Disenrollment Defense
Korody Law has developed deep expertise defending cadets and midshipmen facing Performance Review Boards and disenrollment proceedings at universities across the country. We have helped clients commission after obtaining favorable outcomes.
- NROTC / ROTC PRB representation
- Misconduct, aptitude, and leadership hearings
- Disenrollment investigation defense
- Appeals and reinstatement
CODIS DNA Removal & Expungement
Military law enforcement can take DNA samples from anyone suspected of a UCMJ offense. That DNA enters the FBI's CODIS database. If you were never convicted of a crime, you may be entitled to have your DNA removed.
- DoDI 5505.14 petition preparation
- CODIS DNA removal requests
- FBI database expungement
Security Clearance & National Security Defense
Many military and federal careers depend entirely on maintaining a security clearance. A clearance incident can trigger immediate job loss, pay loss, and separation from service within days. Early intervention is critical.
Security Clearance Defense
Korody Law has handled security clearance cases for military members, contractors, and government employees for over a decade — successfully resolving cases involving criminal activity, foreign influence, financial concerns, drug use, and every adjudicative guideline.
Learn MoreContinuous Evaluation (CE) Response
CE incident reports can trigger rapid loss of access. We advise on how to respond to CE flags, prepare mitigation packages, and prevent a temporary suspension from becoming permanent revocation.
Learn MoreSOR Response & DOHA Hearings
A Statement of Reasons (SOR) is the government's case against your clearance. We draft SOR responses and represent clients at DOHA hearings before administrative judges — the last line of defense before revocation.
Learn MoreMerchant Mariner & TWIC Defense
We have successfully appealed FAA PreCheck and TWIC denials, and litigated Coast Guard Merchant Mariner Credential Suspension and Revocation hearings before Administrative Law Judges.
Learn MoreJacksonville State & Federal Criminal Defense
Since leaving active duty in the Navy JAG Corps in 2015, Patrick Korody has represented clients in state and federal court throughout the Jacksonville area — handling the full spectrum of criminal charges from traffic offenses to first-degree capital murder.
Jacksonville Federal Criminal Defense
Federal charges carry severe mandatory minimums and are prosecuted by experienced U.S. Attorneys. We defend clients in the Middle District of Florida with the same aggressive preparation we bring to courts-martial.
Learn MoreFederal Criminal Defense
From grand jury investigation to federal indictment and trial, we defend clients facing federal criminal charges in courts across Florida and nationally with local counsel.
Learn MoreFederal Target Letter
A target letter means a grand jury investigation is underway and you are its focus. Do not respond alone. Immediate legal counsel is critical before you engage with federal investigators.
Learn MoreMilitary DUI Defense
A DUI can end a military career — triggering NJP, administrative separation, and security clearance problems on top of civilian court consequences. We defend service members facing DUI charges in Jacksonville.
Learn MoreState Criminal Defense
Drug crimes, gun charges, violent crimes, sex crimes, financial crimes, DUI — we represent clients in Duval, Nassau, Clay, and St. Johns counties with the same intensity we bring to federal and military courts.
Learn MoreKnow Your Rights
You have the right to remain silent. Understand exactly what you are — and are not — required to say when stopped or questioned by law enforcement in Florida.
Read the GuideDefending Service Members at Every Florida Installation
Korody Law is a Florida-based military defense firm. We represent service members at every major installation in the state — and appear at installations and courts worldwide.
Florida Military Defense
Overview of military defense services across all Florida installations — Navy, Air Force, Space Force, Marines, Army, and Coast Guard.
Learn MoreJacksonville Military Lawyer
Defense representation at NAS Jacksonville, Naval Station Mayport, and all Jacksonville-area commands for UCMJ charges and military personnel actions.
Learn MoreNAS Jacksonville Defense Attorney
Court-martial and military defense services specifically for Navy and Marine Corps personnel at Naval Air Station Jacksonville.
Learn MoreNaval Station Mayport Lawyer
UCMJ defense and military personnel actions for sailors and Marines stationed at Naval Station Mayport.
Learn MoreNAS Pensacola Defense
Administrative separation and UCMJ defense for service members at Naval Air Station Pensacola and all Pensacola-area installations.
Learn MoreDUI Reporting Obligations
Failing to self-report a civilian DUI can be as damaging as the charge itself. Understand your military reporting obligations before you talk to your command.
Read the GuideDHA Medical Provider Defense
Patrick Korody is one of a small number of attorneys worldwide with significant experience defending Defense Health Agency (DHA) medical providers facing adverse clinical privileging actions. A summary suspension of clinical privileges can end a medical career overnight.
Quality Assurance Investigation Defense
Immediate representation for DHA providers placed in a summary suspension status and pending quality assurance investigation (QAI) at military treatment facilities (MTFs) worldwide.
Learn MoreDHA Peer Review Hearings
Representation at Defense Health Agency (DHA) peer review and clinical privileging hearings for military, civilian, and contractor DHA providers at MTFs nationwide.
Learn MoreCommon Questions About Hiring Korody Law
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