The Hanzel Law Firm Europe Military Lawyer
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Military Defense Attorneys In Europe

Proving Compassionate Services and Strong Legal Representation

When you are facing criminal charges handed down by the military, your career, reputation, and freedom are all on the line. The accusations levied against you can have severe, life-altering consequences that will follow you around for the rest of your life. 

Our attorneys understand how overwhelming it can be to be accused of a crime, which is why we are here to help you understand what legal options are available to you. At The Hanzel Law Firm, we help service members who are stationed in Europe seek justice.

Whether you are based at RAF Lakenheath, RAF Mildenhall, or RAF Croughton in the United Kingdom, at Ramstein Air Base in Germany, or deployed at any other European installation, we are prepared to provide legal guidance tailored to your circumstances.

Call (843) 202-4714 to find out how we can assist with your case today.

We are Here to Help With All of Your Legal Needs

When you choose The Hanzel Law Firm, you get a dedicated lawyer who will be by your side throughout the entirety of your case. Our lawyers have spent years defending the rights of the accused and we are committed to helping servicemembers stationed across the globe. We will review the details of your case closely in order to devise a strong legal strategy that fits the needs of your case. No matter how serious the charges against you are, we are prepared to fight for you.

Our military defense attorneys in Europe help military personnel who are facing the following criminal charges:

Our team conducts thorough investigations and advocates for your rights, career, and future at every stage of the process, whether you are stationed at Naval Support Activity Naples, Naval Air Station Sigonella, Aviano Air Base in Italy, or Naval Station Rota in Spain.

We Are Dedicated to Helping Service members and Veterans

Our founding attorney, Michael B. Hanzel, is a former U.S. Navy JAG officer. He has litigated cases in Europe and understands the unique pressures of defending yourself OCONUS. Additionally, after graduating from the University of Virginia in 1999, Mr. Hanzel worked abroad in Europe. He first worked in Galway, Ireland, and then in London, England, where he was a legislative assistant to Sir Paul Beresford, Member of Parliament for Mole Valley, Surrey. During his time in London, he wrote the first draft of several of the United Kingdom's current anti-child sex offender laws.

Attorney Emily Rose Endieveri – Military Defense Attorney Based in the United Kingdom

Expanding our ability to serve servicemembers stationed overseas, The Hanzel Law Firm is proud to include Attorney Emily Rose Endieveri as Of Counsel. Based in Helston, United Kingdom, and in close proximity to major U.S. military installations throughout the UK and Europe, Ms. Endieveri is uniquely positioned to represent U.S. Military clients serving OCONUS.

Ms. Endieveri recently concluded over six years of active duty service in the United States Navy Judge Advocate General’s Corps (JAGC). During her distinguished military career, she served in multiple litigation assignments, gaining extensive courtroom and trial experience across a broad spectrum of military justice matters.

Her background includes:  

  • Former U.S. Navy JAG Officer. Ms. Endieveri served on active duty in Norfolk, Virginia and Guam, handling complex military justice cases in high-volume commands.
  • Experienced Military Prosecutor & Defense Counsel. From 2020 to 2022, she served as a prosecutor, and from 2023 to 2025, she served as Defense Counsel, zealously defending Sailors, Marines, and Coastguardsmen accused of serious offenses.
  • Extensive Court-Martial Experience. She litigated cases involving allegations of sexual assault, drug offenses, domestic violence, sexual harassment, physical assault, violations of military orders, and other UCMJ offenses.
  • Victims’ Legal Counsel Representation. Ms. Endieveri also served as a Victims’ Legal Counsel, advocating for victims of sexual assault and domestic violence within a system that historically limited victim participation.

Throughout her career, she secured favorable outcomes for clients in both Courts-Martial and Administrative proceedings, including contested trials and separation boards.

Dedicated to Servicemembers Stationed in the UK & Europe

After resigning her commission to serve as a civilian attorney, Ms. Endieveri relocated to the United Kingdom. From her base in Helston, she remains within close reach of U.S. Air Force installations such as RAF Lakenheath, RAF Mildenhall, and RAF Croughton, as well as Army, Navy, Marine Corps, and Coast Guard personnel stationed throughout Germany, Italy, Spain, and other European locations.

Having joined The Hanzel Law Firm as Of Counsel in 2025, Ms. Endieveri continues her commitment to representing overseas servicemembers with the same dedication, preparation, and intensity she demonstrated on active duty. She understands firsthand the pressures of military life and the profound consequences of military justice proceedings on careers, security clearances, and families.

Her presence in the UK significantly strengthens the firm’s ability to provide responsive, informed, and strategically sound representation to clients stationed throughout Europe.

Speak to our Lawyers Today

At The Hanzel Law Firm, our military defense attorneys representing clients in Europe will aggressively fight to defend against the crimes you have been accused of. We will handle every aspect of your case so that you can focus on your family and future.

No matter how complex your case is, we can provide you with quality legal advice and the resources you will need to obtain justice. From RAF Lakenheath to Naval Station Rota, from Ramstein Air Base to U.S. National Support Element Lisbon, we handle every aspect of your case so that you can focus on your family, your service, and your future.

Are facing you facing a court martial in Europe? Call (843) 202-4714 to talk to the lawyers at The Hanzel Law Firm.

Our Values

What Our work means

  • Zealous & Ethical Legal Advocacy
    After serving on active duty, Attorney Michael Hanzel has since devoted himself to standing up for fellow servicemembers.
  • Fighting for Your Constitutional Rights
    As 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.
  • Know the Criminal Justice System Inside & Out
    Our attorneys have seen the best and worst of our justice system. They will do what it takes to navigate you through its complexities.
  • Proven Track Record as US Navy JAG
    With over a decade of experience in the military justice system, Attorney Michael Hazel has achieved outstanding results for our clients.

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    “This is the firm to choose to defend your clinical privileges and reputation”
    I became embroiled in a clinical adverse action with DHA and retained the Hanzel Law Firm to assist me in restoring my hard-earned reputation. Mike, Lauren, and Marshal all had involvement and provided excellent advice as well as were instrumental in dismantling the DHA case at the hearing and securing and restoring my medical privileges and reputation. Through the morass of a changing and unresponsive administrative environment from DHA, they were there for me all the way. In the increasingly hostile clinical arena of DHA, this is the firm to choose to defend your clinical privileges and reputation.
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    “His ability to cut straight to the heart of the matter makes him an incredible force in the courtroom and got me an acquittal in less than an hour of jury deliberation.”
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    “He was professional, meticulous, and thorough at his job.”
    “When I was found not guilty I knew it was because of the hard work and dedication that Mr. Hanzel and his team did that made it happen.”
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    “Mr. Hanzel is one of the very few attorneys that does it for all the right reasons.”
    “He has a real passion for law, but more importantly, a personal drive for the truth to be told, heard, and acted upon. Mr. Hanzel is one of the very few attorneys that does it for all the right reasons.”
    Martin
    “Mike is a true expert at this craft.”
    “Mike exposed all the lies and the truth prevailed. I will be forever in their debt.”
    Danny
    “Amazing Person and Lawyer”
    “He was super flexible with my schedule and upfront about everything going on. I was able to do most of it through email due to my situation, and even with that he managed to successfully work my case.”
    Kianna
    “We are eternally grateful.”
    “My son has been completely cleared to proceed with his career in the Navy and honorably serve his country as he set out to do, and is doing exceptionally well. Thank you, Mike!”
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