about us
MilitaryDefender is a trusted, veteran-owned law firm with over 25 years of experience defending the rights of military men and women facing legal challenges under the Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ) and federal crimes.
We are dedicated to providing aggressive legal representation to military service members, veterans, and government contractors, ensuring justice through integrity, innovative solutions, and an unmatched work ethic.
No-Stone-Left-Unturned Approach
The right resolution in military cases requires keen attention to detail and examination from all angles. When we take a case, we analyze all the facts, conduct our own investigation, and build a strategy that you in the best position for success.
Speedy Resolution / Speedy Trial
Military cases commonly involve long, drawn-out proceedings. We understand you cannot put your life on hold – and we work diligently and efficiently to resolve your case as quickly as possible.
Excellent Communication
When you have questions, you shouldn’t have to wait for days – or weeks – to get answers. Our distinguished reputation in military justice stems from exceptional communication. You can expect responses in 24 hours or less.
Our Clients Are Part of the Team
We take the time to explain our process in detail – so you know exactly what we’re doing and why it’s important in your path to justice.
Phillip Stackhouse
Phillip Stackhouse is the founder of Military Defender. Mr. Stackhouse started his private practice in 2006 after retiring from the U.S. Marine Corps after serving 22 years. His time in the Marines included nearly 9 years of enlisted service, a tour as an infantry officer, and he retired as a judge advocate. He’s tried cases across the country and around the globe in military courts and federal courts for offenses including war crimes, murder, espionage, child sex abuse materials, sexual assault, money laundering, and many others.
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Why Service Members, Veterans, and Government Contractors Turn to Military Defender
We have an extensive military background.
Phil Stackhouse — an award-winning veteran lawyer and founder of MilitaryDefender—served as an enlisted Marine and Infantry Officer. After graduating from law school, he served as a prosecutor, military justice officer (senior prosecutor), defense counsel, and senior defense counsel during his 22-year career in the United States Marine Corps. This experience has been instrumental in helping clients obtain favorable resolutions through aggressive legal representation.
We have a global presence.
We have a global presence. Borders do not limit MilitaryDefender’s commitment to justice. Our firm has resolved cases around the globe – from the United States and Europe to the Far East, the Middle East, and beyond. No matter where our clients need us, we stand by them to protect their rights.
Our firm manages a wide range of military and federal cases.
We handle a diverse range of cases, including (but not limited to): murder, homicide, and manslaughter; rape and sexual Assault; espionage; child sex abuse materials computer crimes; drug distribution, possession, and use; aggravated assault and battery; sexual harassment; AWOL and unauthorized absence; perjury; and fraud and financial crimes
We’ve managed many high-profile cases.
Military Defender has represented some of the most notorious cases of the past several decades, including one of the very first US war crimes cases from the Global War on Terror, the “Romanian Rockstar” wrongful death case, and multiple landmark war-related cases that shaped the future of military justice and involved presidential pardons. No case is too big or complex for us.
We provide comprehensive legal and administrative support.
Our expertise goes beyond the courtroom. We handle everything involving matters before the Defense Counter-intelligence and Security Agency for security clearance(s), military discharge review boards for discharge upgrades, military boards for correction of military records, and Administrative Separation Boards.
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