Military Law

The legal rights and responsibilities of men and women enlisted in the United States armed services is set out in the Uniform Code of Military Justice and other federal statues. The rights of a soldier accused of a violation of military law differ greatly from the rights of a civilian accused of a crime in a state or federal court. Although, in many instances, soldiers may be entitled to the assistance of a court-appointed attorney, soldiers often seek representation by civilian attorneys. With offices in St. Robert, Missouri, near the army's base in Fort Leonard Wood, the attorneys at Smith & Turley provide counseling and representation of soldiers in court martials and other important matters affecting their military careers. For more information about military law, click here.