Philip Simmons Military Law Attorney

Some Recent Results

Haditha, Iraq

Case drew international media attention after the death of 23 Iraqi's, many women and children. I was the supervising attorney for each of these cases. The vast majority of the cases were dismissed prior to trial.

Hamdaniyah, Iraq

Known as the "Pendleton 8", I defended a Corporal charged with many crimes including murder, conspiracy, kidnapping and theft. We tried this case in front of a military jury and received an acquittal on majority of the charges (including murder and kidnapping) and a minimal sentence with NO DISCHARGE.

Iwakuni, Japan

Sergeant charged with multiple specifications of Hazing and Cruel treatment. We received a full acquittal after demonstrating the alleged victims were less than truthful.

Norfolk, VA

Petty Officer charged with Capital Murder for the death of a Marine. After difficult negotiations we were able to take the death penalty off the table and allow a jury of his peers for sentencing.

Pt Hueneme, CA

Petty Officer charged with Assault-Case was dismissed when we demonstrated that the command was exerting improper influence on the accused.

Camp Pendleton

Master Gunnery Sergeant charged with Rape, Adultery and Fraternization. He was allowed to retire.

Military Defense Lawyer

I am an attorney specializing exclusively in Military Law. I represent Marines, Soldiers, Sailors and Airmen. I will assist you with your criminal case, including Article 32, UCMJ hearings, General Courts-Martial or Special Courts-Martial. I will also help you against administrative actions like non-judicial punishment, (NJP), administrative separation proceedings, and show cause boards or boards of Inquiry.

Prior to becoming a Marine lawyer I served as an Enlisted man in the Navy and as an Infantry Officer of Marines. As an Infantry Officer I led Marines and was decorated for valor in combat. This experience has given me great insight into the military justice system; specifically what military juries and judges look for when presenting a case as well as an understanding of why Commanders press forward with charges and what it takes to get them to dropped.

Over the last 10 years I spent the vast majority my time in the courtroom, defending and supervising the defense of some of the most serious courts-martial the military has seen in many years. I have defended hundreds of courts-martial, many of them contested trials. In one of my final fitness evaluation, my boss described me as “the #1 Defense Counsel in the Marine Corps.”

If you or someone you know is accused, Call 24/7 for a free consultation
1.877.LAW.UCMJ (529.8265)
From overseas: 503.436.1150 / Fax: 503.214.8370