Compare California Military Law Lawyers | Reviews & Ratings

If you need legal help with military law matters in California, understanding the local legal landscape is the first step. California attorneys handle cases involving UCMJ defense, courts-martial, military administrative actions, VA benefits, and military discharge upgrades, and the state's specific rules — from filing procedures in Superior Court to applicable deadlines — can directly shape the strategy and outcome of your case.

The statute of limitations for military law matters in California is generally 2 years (CCP § 335.1), though specific deadlines vary by case type. Cases proceed through Superior Court, and California's state laws may provide protections or requirements that differ from federal standards. The State Bar of California sets the professional standards for practitioners, and attorneys who focus on military law in California bring jurisdictional expertise that general practitioners often lack.

Choosing the right military law attorney in California means evaluating more than just qualifications — it means finding someone who understands the local legal system and has handled similar cases. Use the profiles on this page to compare attorney experience, read client reviews, check office locations, and identify lawyers who offer free initial consultations. Taking the time to compare options can significantly affect your outcome.

Before you choose an attorney, it helps to understand the legal landscape. Read our complete guide to military law law in California to learn about filing deadlines, state-specific rules, and what damages or remedies may be available in your case. Then use the directory below to find and compare qualified lawyers across California.

Donald Bruce Marks - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Marks & Brooklier, LLP
 10100 Santa Monica Blvd., Suite# 300 Los Angeles CA 90067
(310) 772-2287
Queens Coll
English
Bar #43538
California Bar
Active License
Verified
Appeals & Appellate Arbitration & Mediation Business Law
Edward Ray Flores - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Flores Law Group, A Professional Corporation
 1421 E Chapman Ave Tustin CA 92866
(714) 769-1200
Bar #165511
California Bar
Active License
Verified
Animal & Dog Law Business Law Criminal Law
Christopher Lyle Ludmer - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
C L Ludmer, A Law Corporation
 13378 Burning Hills Dr Poway CA 92064
(619) 332-3370
Bucknell Univ
Bar #208411
California Bar
Active License
Verified
Appeals & Appellate Business Law Criminal Law
Ryan Taiji Okabe - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Okabe & Haushalter
 1230 Rosecrans Ave 300 Manhattan Beach CA 90266
(310) 543-7708
Loyola Law School, Los Angeles
Bar #215964
California Bar
Active License
Verified
Animal & Dog Law Appeals & Appellate Business Law
Jeffrey Bruce Neustadt - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Law Offices of Jeffrey B. Neustadt
 PO Box 170249 San Francisco CA 94117
(415) 434-4440
Boston College Law School (1966)
Bar #57889
1st Circuit Bar
Active License
Verified
Appeals & Appellate Business Law Criminal Law
David Rick Nelson - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 939 Appleridge Pl Fairfield CA 94534
(530) 934-3680
University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law
California Bar
Unknown Status
Animal & Dog Law Appeals & Appellate Business Law
Richard Lawrence Duquette - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Law Firm of Richard L. Duquette
 3642 Ocean Ranch Blvd Oceanside CA 92056
(760) 545-5563
Univ of California Irvine
Bar #108342
California Bar
Active License
Verified
Consumer Law Criminal Law Military Law
William K. Gamble - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
William K. Gamble
 418 N. H street, Suite B Lompoc CA 93436
(805) 922-8308
University of Southern California Gould School of Law (1971)
English, Spanish
Bar #43367
9th Circuit Bar
Active License
Verified
Civil Rights Criminal Law Divorce
Peter Depew - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
The Law Office of Peter Depew
 1119 Palm St. San Luis Obispo CA 93401
(805) 295-6856
Pepperdine University School of Law
English, Spanish
California Bar
Unknown Status
Civil Rights Criminal Law Domestic Violence
Jerrold Murray Bodow - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Coastal Legal Center APC
 501 WEST BROADWAY SUITE 1340 SAN DIEGO CA 92101
(619) 231-0724
Syracuse University (1974)
English, Spanish
Bar #79794
California Bar
Active License
Verified
Criminal Law Military Law Personal Injury
Angelina Bradley - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Law Office of Jolene Metzger
 901 Corporate Center Drive Suite 203 Monterey Park CA 91754
(323) 262-2353
University of Colorado - Denver (2007)
English
Colorado Bar
Unknown Status
Juvenile Law Military Law
Tim Gomes - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 4137 Abel Avenue Palo Alto CA 94306
(650) 656-9137
New College of California (1986)
English
California Bar
Unknown Status
Criminal Law Domestic Violence DUI & DWI
Albert Wright Morris - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 15921 Sunburst St Los Angeles CA 91343
(818) 912-4664
Southwestern Univ School of Law
Bar #77502
California Bar
Active License
Verified
Business Law Criminal Law Estate Planning
Sosa Jacob Thomas - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 3037 Delaware Ave Santa Monica CA 90404
(817) 914-1757
Texas Tech University School of Law (2009)
Texas Bar
Unknown Status
Employment Law Gov & Administrative Law Health Care Law
Thomas Dale Waylett - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
PO Box 1809
 PO BOX 1809 TEMPLETON CA 93465
(805) 238-9444
Univ of California Santa Barbara
Bar #213275
California Bar
Active License
Verified
Arbitration & Mediation Bankruptcy Business Law
Robert McCoy - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 204 N San Antonio Ave Ontario CA 91762
(909) 467-1169
California St Univ Fullerton
California Bar
Unknown Status
Arbitration & Mediation Bankruptcy Business Law
David Michael Brahms - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 2558 Roosevelt St # 300 Carlsbad CA 92008
(760) 500-7870
Harvard Law School
Bar #150155
California Bar
Unknown Status
Verified
Criminal Law DUI & DWI Military Law
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