Military Trial Lawyers

Jacksonville, Florida

Courts Martial

Hardesty, Tyde, Green & Ashton, P.A. military trial attorneys defends those who defend America. It is part of what we do. Good people, service members like you, may find themselves in a bad situation. In your times of trouble, or when faced with potentially adverse action to be taken against you, you need aggressive, competent legal representation. You need experienced military trial attorneys, ready to take on the system, who are prepared to zealously, aggressively represent your interests. Anywhere in the world, our lawyers will provide you with the experienced counsel you need.

The results of a General or Special Courts Martial can have disastrous consequences on not only your military record, but on your civil status as well. If adjudged at General Courts Martial, a conviction can result in a felony. As a convicted felon, one loses important rights of citizenship. Furthermore, at a Court Martial a Dishonorable or Bad Conduct Discharge could be awarded. This is one fight you cannot afford to lose.

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W. Marc Hardesty is a retired Lieutenant Colonel, Army Reserve, Judge Advocate General (JAG). Having earned a Bronze Star while serving as a Company Commander during the Persian Gulf War, Hardesty knows about a fight. Military trial attorney Marc Hardesty has handled a broad, diverse array of cases, some of which are: drug use and possession, orders violations, dereliction of duty, assault, rape, indecent acts, possession of child pornography, fraudulent enlistment, larceny, embezzlement, wrongful appropriation, conduct unbecoming an officer, unauthorized absence, desertion, fraternization, alleged homosexual conduct, and murder. He has represented clients in every forum from Summary Courts-Martial, Special Courts-Martial and General Courts-Martial to Administrative Boards, Field Naval Aviation Evaluation Boards (FNAEB), Physical Evaluation Boards (PEB) and petitions to the Board of Corrections to Naval Records, and have represented clients from every branch of service. Marc Hardesty is willing and able to aggressively represent your interests to both the military judiciary and senior officers alike.

If you are approached by any investigative agency (CID, NCIS, CGIS, MP, or Base Security, etc.), your command, or a nosy "friend" and asked to make a statement about potentially criminal conduct, DON'T. Prior to giving any statements at all, consider speaking with Mr. Hardesty. Prior to accepting Captain's Mast, Article 15, or office hours, (if you are in a shore based, or non-deployed billet) consider speaking with Marc Hardesty. Our court martial lawyers have the experience to analyze your situation, and provide you with well-reasoned, qualified counsel. The Uniform Code Of Military Justice (UCMJ) is unique, and your attorney needs to be experienced in its application, and in the military justice system. We have that experience.

If you have any questions or concerns about your military trial rights, or have been asked to give a statement of any kind, do not hesitate to call the law firm of Hardesty, Tyde, Green & Ashton, P.A., and ask to speak with us. We know what it means to serve, and what it means to fight for you.

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