About Joshua
Joshua Traeger built his path from Midwestern lecture rooms to army courtrooms and back into personal practice. He earned a B.A. in political science and Spanish from Wake Forest University in 2002, then continued his legal research at Loyola University Chicago School of Law, receiving his J.D. in 2006. Those years set the foundation for a career that intersects trial work and military law.
After law school Traeger entered government service. By 2010 he used to be serving as Senior Trial Counsel in the United States Air Force. In that role he treated trial legal proceedings within the army justice system and labored on cases that required court presence and procedural rigor. The title displays duty for managing critical matters and overseeing the preparation and presentation of cases before army tribunals.
Traeger left active military trial work and moved into private practice. In 2020 he co-founded two ventures: True North Legal Group and The Military Defense Firm. Both companies have been released the same year, signaling a shift from authorities legal proceedings to client-facing roles. The pass brought his trial experience to civilian clients and to service members who need legal advocacy outdoor the chain of command.
He is certified to practice in Michigan. That credential underpins the work he does now, cut up between the firm office and things that occur from military service. The aggregate of a J.D. from Loyola and years as a trial lawyer within the Air Force informs how he approaches cases. He emphasizes preparation for trial and familiarity with procedural rules, formed by years handling contested things.
Colleagues and clients often note his practical courtroom experience. He has worked on legal proceedings that required formal written motions and in-person advocacy. The transition from senior trial counsel to founding lawyer concerned constructing a practice infrastructure, recruiting help, and translating army trial skills into civilian legal proceedings and defense strategies.
Traeger’s practice blends civil legal work and military-associated defense. He keeps workplaces at True North Legal Group and continues to serve clients through The Military Defense Firm. He presently practices from those workplaces, specializing in military law and related civilian things.
