The Case Against You
Is Already Being Built.
Your Defense Should Be Too.
Former Navy and Marine Corps JAG officers with 70+ years of combined military law experience. We fight court-martials, security clearance revocations, federal charges, and every adverse action in between — worldwide.
Three Battlefields.
One Firm That Knows All of Them.
Military Defense
Former JAG prosecutors and defense counsel who have spent careers inside the military justice system. We know how the government builds its case — because we built them. We handle all military justice and adverse personnel actions for enlisted and officers. We represent DHA providers facing adverse clinical actions.
National Security & Access Defense
Security clearance denial or revocation can end a career overnight. We defend contractors, military members, DoD civilians, and IC personnel at DOHA, DCSA, DIA, NSA, NRO - all feder agencies. We also handle TSA PreCheck, TWIC, and Merchant Mariner Credential Cases.
Federal & State Criminal Defense
Former Special Assistant United States Attorney and state prosecutor Patrick Korody brings two decades of criminal law experience to your defense in Jacksonville, Florida and its surrounding counties and federal courts in the Middle District of Florida and nationwide (pro hac).
Every Case We Fight.
Every Battlefield We Know.
The most serious military trial — felony-level offenses, confinement, punitive discharge.
↗ Military JusticeMisdemeanor-level offenses including Bad Conduct Discharge and up to 12 months confinement.
↗ Military JusticePreliminary hearings before referral to General Court-Martial — a critical early defense opportunity.
↗ Military JusticeArticle 120 and related offenses — the most aggressively prosecuted cases in the military justice system.
↗ Military JusticePositive urinalysis, wrongful use, distribution — court-martial and ADSEP defense.
↗ Military JusticeOfficer and senior enlisted misconduct — fraternization, adultery, abuse of authority.
↗ AdministrativeAdministrative separation boards — pattern of misconduct, drug abuse, performance, OTH defense.
↗ AdministrativeOfficer separation hearings and Show Cause boards — retention, resignation, and characterization defense.
↗ AdministrativeNROTC and ROTC disenrollment hearings and scholarship recoupment defense.
↗ AdministrativeDRB and BCMR/BCNR applications to upgrade OTH, General, or BCD — restore benefits and record.
↗ National SecuritySOR response, DCSA interrogatories, DOHA hearings, personal appearances — all agencies.
↗ National SecurityStrategic SOR responses — the document that defines every subsequent proceeding.
↗ National SecurityPre-SOR written questions from DCSA — resolve concerns before they become formal adverse action.
↗ Military LawRemove your DNA from federal databases. Current and former military.
↗ Military MedicalQAI defense — NPDB reporting, summary suspension, peer review panel representation.
↗ Military MedicalImmediate privilege suspension — early intervention to protect clinical credentials and NPDB record.
↗ Federal CriminalFormer SAUSA Patrick Korody defending federal charges in Jacksonville and nationwide.
↗ Federal Criminal18 U.S.C. § 1343 — federal wire fraud charges carry up to 20 years. Former federal prosecutor defense.
↗ Federal CriminalFederal healthcare fraud prosecution — false billing, kickbacks, Medicare and Medicaid fraud defense.
↗ Federal CriminalDrug trafficking, distribution, and conspiracy — mandatory minimums and federal sentencing guidelines.
↗ Federal CriminalFelon in possession, unlawful transfer, and other federal firearms charges under 18 U.S.C. § 922.
↗ State CriminalState and federal criminal defense — DUI, violent crimes, drug offenses, and felony charges in NE Florida.
↗ Military JusticeThe most serious military trial — felony-level offenses, confinement, punitive discharge.
↗ Military JusticeMisdemeanor-level offenses including Bad Conduct Discharge and up to 12 months confinement.
↗ Military JusticePreliminary hearings before referral to General Court-Martial — a critical early defense opportunity.
↗ Military JusticeArticle 120 and related offenses — the most aggressively prosecuted cases in the military justice system.
↗ Military JusticePositive urinalysis, wrongful use, distribution — court-martial and ADSEP defense.
↗ Military JusticeOfficer and senior enlisted misconduct — fraternization, adultery, abuse of authority.
↗ AdministrativeAdministrative separation boards — pattern of misconduct, drug abuse, performance, OTH defense.
↗ AdministrativeOfficer separation hearings and Show Cause boards — retention, resignation, and characterization defense.
↗ National SecuritySOR response, DCSA interrogatories, DOHA hearings, personal appearances — all agencies.
↗ Military MedicalQAI defense — NPDB reporting, summary suspension, peer review panel representation.
↗ Federal Criminal18 U.S.C. § 1343 — federal wire fraud charges carry up to 20 years. Former federal prosecutor defense.
↗ Federal CriminalDrug trafficking, distribution, and conspiracy — mandatory minimums and federal sentencing guidelines.
Not sure where your case fits? Every matter starts with a free strategy session.
Not Generalists.
Not Paralegals.
Former JAGs Who Win.
A Google search produces dozens of law firms claiming military defense experience. Most have none. Many will have your case handled entirely by a paralegal. At Korody Law, every client works directly with a former JAG officer who has spent a career inside the system they are now fighting.
About the FirmEvery attorney at Korody Law is a decorated veteran and former Navy or Marine Corps Judge Advocate. We know the system from the inside.
No paralegal hand-offs. The attorney you speak with for your consultation is the attorney who prepares and argues your case.
We appear at every military installation and federal court in the country. Based in Jacksonville — not charging DC Beltway rates.
Our cases have been covered by the New York Times, Wall Street Journal, and Court TV. We handle the cases that matter.
The Lawyers Who Will Fight For You
70+ years of combined military service. Former prosecutors, defense counsel, and senior JAG officers.
- 20+ years active & reserve military service (CAPT, O-6)
- Former Special AUSA & Special Victims Prosecutor
- Capital Case Qualified & High Profile Cases
- Licensed: FL, MD, MDFL,11th Cir., all military courts
- 21+ years Navy JAG; retired Commander (O-5)
- LL.M., U.S. Army Graduate Legal Program
- Former SJA to flag-level commanders
- Security clearance & military law focus
- Licensed: IL, all military courts
- 25 years Navy JAG; retired Captain (O-6)
- Former Director, Trial Counsel Assistance Program
- Former Circuit Military Judge
- Former Special AUSA
- Licensed: OK, all military courts
- Marine Corps Defense Counsel of the Year
- USMC Judge Advocate (Maj, USMRC)
- Security clearance specialist — DC area
- Military law focus
- Licensed: NC, MD, all military courts
5-Star Results Across Every Practice Area
Military members, federal contractors, and healthcare providers whose careers were on the line.
Patrick's knowledge of military law, rules, and regulations was extremely impressive. From the moment he began representing me I felt supported. Patrick fought hard for me and thanks to him we had a favorable outcome.
Mr. Korody built such an aggressive defense that the prosecutor recommended to my Commander the day before the board that I be retained and my administrative separation board be cancelled immediately.
Jason helped me resolve an issue with my security clearance as well as my career as a military officer. He was able to navigate multiple issues simultaneously across multiple agencies and legal jurisdictions. Good honest attorneys are hard to find, but Mr. Ayeroff is certainly one of the best.
At my ADSEP board he picked apart the evidence. He was upfront about everything. He focused on the facts and got the answers. He would go out of his way to check in and make sure my mental health was ok. This attorney is worth every penny.
Mr. Crow, your tireless work didn't just save my career. You also secured a future for my two little girls and my dedicated and beautiful wife. I am on the West Coast but so glad I found Korody Law.
I was at risk of losing my Security Clearance and brought my problems to Mr. Korody. He gave me hope when I had very little and followed that with positive results. I don't believe I would have had a favorable outcome without Mr. Korody's experience.
Every Adverse Action We Defend
From court-martial to federal indictment to CODIS DNA removal — we handle it all.
General & special courts-martial, Article 32 hearings, all UCMJ offenses.
↗ADSEP boards, rebuttals, and post-board submissions across all branches.
↗SOR response, DCSA interrogatories, DOHA hearings, personal appearances.
↗Quality assurance investigations, summary suspension, peer review hearings.
↗Article 120 and related sexual misconduct charges at court-martial and ADSEP.
↗NROTC and ROTC disenrollment hearings, recoupment defense.
↗Remove your DNA from federal databases. Military & civilian. No conviction required.
↗DRB and BCNR/BCMR petitions to upgrade discharge characterization or correct military records.
↗Federal indictments, white-collar crime, healthcare fraud, drug trafficking.
↗State and federal criminal defense in and around Jacksonville, Florida.
↗Officer separation hearings and show-cause proceedings across all branches.
↗Call us. If we can't help, we'll tell you who can.
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