Jacksonville Administrative Separation Board Lawyer
Service members stationed at NAS Jacksonville, Mayport Naval Station, NSB Kings Bay, and Blount Island Command trust Korody Law when facing an Administrative Separation Board (ADSEP). As one of the nation’s leading military law firms, we defend service members in every branch and protect careers, benefits, and future opportunities.
Founded by former Navy JAG Captain Patrick Korody, Korody Law has represented hundreds of Sailors, Marines, Soldiers, Airmen, and Coast Guardsmen in separation boards across Florida and the Southeast.
Why Service Members in Jacksonville Choose Korody Law
- Located near NAS Jacksonville, NS Mayport, and Blount Island Command – fast access for in-person meetings
- Former active-duty Navy JAGs
- Over 70 years of combined military law experience
- Hundreds of successful ADSEP and NJP cases
- Focused on defending Jacksonville military members facing separation
Commands in Jacksonville often push for separation quickly. You need an attorney who knows the local commands, local JAGs, and board procedures.
We Defend Service Members Stationed At:
✔ Naval Air Station Jacksonville (NAS Jacksonville)
Home to P-8 squadrons, aviation support units, and fleet logistics commands. We frequently represent Sailors from the base, VP, HSM, CPRW, Naval Hospital, and FRCSE commands.
✔ Naval Station Mayport
Supporting surface ships, LCS crews, and HSM helicopter squadrons. We routinely defend Sailors facing drug use allegations, misconduct, fraternization, and performance-based separations.
✔ Marine Corps Blount Island Command
We represent Sailors and Marines assigned to MCSF, MCLB, contractor support roles, and rotational units facing major misconduct or administrative action.
✔ Naval Submarine Base Kings Bay
Covering Sailors assigned to SSBN and SSGN crews, security forces, and support commands. We defend Sailors facing clearance-related issues, misconduct, drug use, or performance matters.
What Is an Administrative Separation Board?
An Administrative Separation Board is a formal military hearing that determines:
- whether separation is justified
- whether retention is warranted
- what discharge characterization you should receive
This hearing determines your future: retirement, GI Bill, VA benefits, reenlistment eligibility, and federal / civilian employment opportunities.
Your Rights at an Administrative Separation Board
If you are stationed at NAS Jacksonville, Mayport, Kings Bay, or Blount Island, you have the right to:
- full legal representation (military counsel + civilian lawyer)
- review and challenge the government’s evidence
- call witnesses in your defense
- cross-examine the command’s witnesses
- present documents, character letters, and expert testimony
- argue for no misconduct, retention or a more favorable discharge
Do not waive your board rights without speaking to a military attorney first. Commands often pressure service members to “just sign” the NAVPERS 1910/31 (Notification of Administrative Separation Processing) — and this is a major mistake.
Common Jacksonville-Area ADSEP Cases We Handle
- Drug abuse / positive urinalysis (NAS Jax & Mayport cases are frequent)
- Alcohol incidents such as DUI and civilian arrests
- Pattern of misconduct
- Commission of a “serious offense” under the UCMJ
- Civilian conviction
- Sex crime or harassment allegations that do not result in court-martial
- Insubordination / failure to obey
- Adultery or fraternization
- Poor performance or “not meeting standards”
- Security clearance-related issues
We also routinely defend Sailors who received NJP or are dual-tracked with both NJP and ADSEP for the same allegations.
Why Hire a Civilian Military Attorney Instead of Relying Only on JAG Defense Counsel?
JAG defense counsel at NAS Jacksonville, Mayport, Kings Bay, or Blount Island are often overloaded. They may not have the time or resources to fully defend your board. They may also only have a year or two of experience.
We are independent, aggressive, and experienced.
A strong civilian attorney can:
- attack weaknesses in the command’s case
- prepare your witnesses and cross-examine theirs
- challenge urinalysis collection errors
- present expert testimony
- build a strong retention package
- argue for retention and an Honorable or General discharge instead of OTH
Most importantly — a civilian lawyer levels the playing field.
What To Do Right Now If You’re Facing ADSEP in Jacksonville
- Do NOT waive your rights. The first right on the NAVPERS 1910/31 notification paperwork is to consult with an attorney before completing the form. Exercise this right!
- Call a lawyer immediately. Time is critical. Active duty has 2 working days to complete the rights form.
- Do not make statements to command or investigators.
- Gather your paperwork: NJP results, counseling chits, evaluations, Page 13s, police reports, etc.
- Prepare character references from supervisors and peers. Our skilled lawyers assist in obtaining statements that directly address the alleged reason for separation.
Your board may be scheduled with little warning — early preparation is key.
Free Consultation for Service Members Stationed in Jacksonville
Korody Law is based near NAS Jacksonville and Mayport, and we regularly represent service members from:
- NAS Jacksonville squadrons (VP, HSM, VR, CPRW)
- Naval Station Mayport ships & LCS crews
- Marine Corps Blount Island Command
- NSB Kings Bay submarine crews
Your career is worth fighting for.
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Korody Law — Military Defense • Administrative Separation • Security Clearance Defense