Florida Military Defense Lawyer
Former Navy and Marine Corps JAG attorneys defending service members at every Florida military base — court-martial, NJP, security clearance, and more.
Florida's Military Defense Firm — Built by Former JAGs
Facing a court-martial, NJP, or military investigation at a Florida installation requires more than a general defense attorney. You need a Florida military lawyer who has served inside the military justice system and understands how commanders make decisions, how military prosecutors build their cases, and exactly where to apply pressure.
Korody Law is a Florida-based military defense law firm staffed by former Navy and Marine Corps Judge Advocates. Attorney Patrick Korody (Captain, U.S. Navy Reserve) leads a team that includes retired Navy Captain Robert Crow and retired Navy Commander Jason Ayeroff — attorneys who have served as military prosecutors, defense counsel, staff judge advocates, Article 32 preliminary hearing officers, and court-martial military judges.
That insider knowledge is what makes the difference when your career, your clearance, and your freedom are on the line.
Free Confidential ConsultationFormer Military Prosecutors
We know exactly how the government builds its case — and where to attack it. Our attorneys have sat on both sides of the courtroom.
Florida-Based, Available Statewide
Our offices are in Jacksonville, FL. We appear at every Florida installation and represent clients nationwide.
Early Intervention Matters Most
Retaining a military defense attorney before charges are preferred can change everything. Call us the moment you learn you are under investigation.
All Branches — All Ranks
Navy, Marines, Army, Air Force, Space Force, Coast Guard — we defend service members from every branch at every rank.
Military Defense Services Across Florida
From criminal investigations to administrative separation boards, our Florida military defense attorneys handle every stage of military legal proceedings.
Court-Martial Defense
A court-martial conviction can mean confinement, punitive discharge, and a permanent federal record. Early defense work can stop charges from being referred to trial — or reshape the outcome entirely.
- Sexual assault & sexual misconduct
- Drug offenses & positive urinalysis
- Assault & domestic violence
- Larceny, fraud & financial crimes
- AWOL & desertion
- Murder & manslaughter
- Internet & computer crimes
- Recruiter / instructor misconduct
NJP / Article 15 / Captain's Mast
Non-judicial punishment can derail a career with rank loss, pay reduction, restrictions, and adverse evaluations. You may have the right to demand court-martial — talk to us before you sign anything.
- Evidence review and defenses
- Written submissions and witness strategy
- Demand for court-martial analysis
- NJP appeal representation
Officer Misconduct & Board of Inquiry
Officer misconduct cases often escalate from a complaint to a Board of Inquiry (BOI), which can result in separation or retirement at a reduced grade. We represent officers in all branches stationed in Florida.
- GOMOR and letter of reprimand rebuttals
- Show-cause and BOI defense
- Relief for cause / detachment for cause
- Promotion hold responses
- Adverse evaluation rebuttals
Security Clearance Defense
Many Florida missions depend on clearances for aviation, cyber, intelligence, and special operations. A clearance incident can trigger immediate loss of access and end your career within days.
- Continuous Evaluation (CE) response
- Statement of Reasons (SOR) response
- DOHA hearing representation
- SF-86 review and adjudicative guidelines
- Financial, drug, criminal and foreign contact issues
Administrative Separation Defense
We represent enlisted members across Florida facing administrative separation. The characterization of your discharge affects VA benefits, employment, and your reputation for the rest of your life.
- ADSEP board representation (all branches)
- Discharge characterization defense
- Drug / urinalysis separation defense
- Misconduct and performance separation
- Military discharge upgrades
Military Criminal Investigations
If NCIS, CID, OSI, or CGIS wants to talk to you, the case against you is already being built. Remain silent and call a Florida military defense attorney 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
We represent cadets and midshipmen at Florida universities facing disenrollment investigations, Performance Review Boards (PRB), and misconduct hearings.
- NROTC PRB representation
- Misconduct and aptitude hearings
- Disenrollment investigation defense
Military Appeals & Discharge Upgrades
A past conviction or unfavorable discharge characterization is not always final. We pursue appellate remedies and appear before discharge review boards and boards for correction of military records.
- Court-martial appeal representation
- Discharge Review Board (DRB)
- BCMR / BCNR petitions
- Clemency petitions
We Defend Service Members at Every Florida Military Installation
Florida hosts one of the largest concentrations of military installations in the United States. Korody Law represents service members at all branches and commands throughout the state.
- Naval Air Station Jacksonville
- Naval Station Mayport
- Naval Air Station Pensacola
- Naval Air Station Whiting Field
- Naval Air Station Key West
- Naval Support Activity Panama City
- CID Corry Station, Pensacola
- Naval Hospital Jacksonville
- Naval Hospital Pensacola
- MacDill Air Force Base (Tampa)
- Eglin Air Force Base
- Hurlburt Field (AFSOC)
- Tyndall Air Force Base
- Patrick Space Force Base
- Cape Canaveral Space Force Station
- Homestead Air Reserve Base
- Coast Guard Sector Jacksonville
- Coast Guard Air Station Clearwater
- Coast Guard Air Station Miami
- Coast Guard Sector Key West
- USCG District 7 HQ (Miami)
- Camp Blanding Joint Training Center
- Blount Island Command (USMC)
- U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) — MacDill
- U.S. Special Operations Command (SOCOM) — MacDill
- U.S. Southern Command (SOUTHCOM) — Doral
Don't see your installation? We represent military members at all Florida commands, reserve centers, recruiting districts, and units — contact us regardless of your location or branch.
What To Do If You Are Under Military Investigation in Florida
If NCIS, CID, OSI, or CGIS has contacted you — or your command has initiated an investigation — the steps you take in the next 24 to 48 hours can determine the outcome of your entire case.
- Exercise your Article 31(b) rights. Do not speak to investigators without an attorney. “Just clearing things up” conversations are almost always used against you.
- Do not discuss the case with fellow service members. Unofficial conversations can be reported to investigators.
- Preserve your own records. Save text messages, emails, and documents relevant to your defense before they disappear.
- Stay off social media. Screenshots last forever and prosecutors will find them.
- Contact a civilian military defense attorney immediately. A private JAG attorney works solely for you — not the government.
Why Civilian Military Counsel Makes the Difference
The military will provide you with a free defense attorney. But that attorney may be handling dozens of cases simultaneously, may have limited trial experience, and may lack the independence to push back against command pressure the way a civilian attorney can.
A civilian Florida military defense lawyer from Korody Law works exclusively for you. We are not subject to the military chain of command. We have no incentive to reach a quick resolution that benefits the government. Our only interest is the best possible outcome for your case.
In many cases, civilian military attorneys — especially former JAGs who have prosecuted and defended cases at the highest levels — bring more relevant trial experience than assigned military defense counsel.
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Protect Your Career Before It Is Too Late
Military investigations move fast. Every day without experienced legal counsel is a day the government spends building its case against you.
(904) 383-7261 Serving all Florida military installations • Former Navy & Marine Corps JAG attorneys