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Here’s what to do (and not do) if you’re charged with a military crime
- Marines make a key change to Parris Island Officer's Court-Martial
- Military court sidesteps ruling on whether suicide is a crime
- Coast Guardsman accused of sexual assault found not guilty
- Nimitz holds courts-martial at Sea
- In suicide epidemic, military wrestles with prosecuting troops who attempt it
- Suicidal marine who slashed his OWN wrists faced court martial and jailed for deliberately hurting himself
- Navy SEAL found guilty of sexual harassment and battery, but acquitted of raping sailor
- Navy chief with brain injury fights back after losing promotion
- Rape accuser was jealous of Virginia Beach-based SEAL's wife, attorneys say
- Oceana-based sailor found guilty of aggravated assault in poisoning of infant Son
- Sailor found guilty of aggravated assault in poisoning of infant son
- DSO West Promotion
- Wreaths Across America
- 2014 Outstanding Navy Legal Professional
- Marine drill instructor gets 10 years for tormenting recruits
- Land nav cheating scandal: Inside the total meltdown at TBS
- UCMJ crackdown: Why Mattis thinks commanders have gone soft on misconduct

What Our work means
Our Values
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Zealous & Ethical Legal AdvocacyAfter serving on active duty, Attorney Michael Hanzel has since devoted himself to standing up for fellow servicemembers.
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Fighting for Your Constitutional RightsAs JAG, Attorney Michael Hanzel swore an oath to protect and defend the Constitution of the United States. He will protect your rights and fighting for your freedom.
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Know the Criminal Justice System Inside & OutOur attorneys have seen the best and worst of our justice system. They will do what it takes to navigate you through its complexities.
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Proven Track Record as US Navy JAGWith over a decade of experience in the military justice system, Attorney Michael Hazel has achieved outstanding results for our clients.