Stephen H Carpenter Jr.

Stephen H. Carpenter Jr. is a highly skilled attorney focusing on military defense, committed to protecting the careers and futures of active-duty members worldwide. He exclusively represents clients facing courts-martial, providing more than just competent legal defense.

Stephen is an accomplished author on military justice topics, with publications such as 'Federal Criminal Practice: A Military Justice Primer' and 'A PTSD Primer: When Good Soldiers Do Bad Things.' His work also includes 'Resolving the Torture Memo Conundrum by Court-Martial' and 'Defending Gay Soldiers Who Defend America.'

In academia, Stephen served as an adjunct professor in trial advocacy at the University of Washington, School of Law. He has taught oral advocacy techniques for the Attorney General’s Office, National Institute for Trial Advocacy, and the American Bar Association. In 2004, the U.S. Department of Justice certified him in criminal trial advocacy.

Stephen has also contributed to the legal community as an Assistant Attorney General for the State of Washington, assisting appellate government lawyers and prosecuting professional malpractice cases involving physicians, psychologists, and dentists. His efforts consistently convinced disciplinary boards of the necessity for discipline.

For a consultation, call (833) 446-UCMJ (x8265) or (206) 357-8434. If stationed in Europe, contact Ms. Mareike Groth directly at (0176) 2005 2265.