Military Defense — Jacksonville, NC
Military Lawyer in Jacksonville, NC: Serving Camp Lejeune and Onslow County.
Matthew Thomas Law is located at 705 New Bridge Street in Jacksonville, NC. The office serves Marines and Sailors at Camp Lejeune, MCAS Cherry Point, and MCAS New River Air Station, along with civilians and cleared federal contractors throughout Onslow County. Security clearance defense, court-martial, NJP, administrative separation, and criminal defense.
Practice Areas
Services Available in Jacksonville, NC
Court-Martial Defense
General, special, and summary courts-martial. From arraignment through acquittal.
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Administrative Separation Defense
Fighting ADSEP boards at Camp Lejeune, Cherry Point, New River, and nationwide.
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NJP / Article 15 Defense
Refusing NJP and demanding trial by court-martial is a right. Use it strategically.
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Security Clearance Defense
SOR response, DOHA hearings, and NSA adjudications for cleared service members.
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Board of Inquiry
Officer separation proceedings require a different strategy than enlisted boards.
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Military Discharge Upgrades
Challenging characterization of service to restore benefits, VA access, and record.
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All Practice Areas
Every Service Matthew Offers in Jacksonville, NC
Security Clearance Defense
Military Law
Areas of Focus
Local Knowledge
Based in Jacksonville. Knows Every Procedure.
Matthew Thomas is a former Marine Judge Advocate based in Jacksonville, NC, the same city where most of his clients are stationed. He knows the commands, the procedures, and the legal personnel at Camp Lejeune, MCAS Cherry Point, and MCAS New River.
That proximity is not just logistical. He has worked with and against the same USMC legal personnel repeatedly. In military law, familiarity with the process is part of the defense.
Camp Lejeune
The largest Marine Corps base on the East Coast. Home to II MEF, 2d Marine Division, and Marine Forces Command. Matthew is based minutes from the main gate.
MCAS Cherry Point
Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point is the largest Marine Corps air station in the world. Matthew represents Marines and sailors at Cherry Point in all military legal matters.
MCAS New River
New River Air Station supports II MEF rotary wing aviation. Located adjacent to Camp Lejeune. Same level of representation available to all commands.
Client Testimonials
What Clients Say
“Mr. Thomas got me out the most insane position and put me in a spot where my options did not leave me lost.”
R.G.
UCMJ Defense
“Mr. Thomas was able to do what I thought was impossible: get me retention in the Marine Corps.”
M.G.
Retention, Marine Corps
“Mr. Thomas was able to efficiently dismantle prosecution arguments so well that prosecutors were frantically looking through papers.”
G.P.
Full Acquittal
“All charges were dropped within a few months and I was able to retire with full benefits and honorable discharge.”
M.S.
USMC Retirement, 18 Years
“Mr. Thomas is the type of attorney who on your darkest day can greet you with a smile.”
H.L.
Military Defense
“Through unrelenting effort and professional skill, Mr. Thomas guided me through a legal battle lasting nearly a year.”
M.M.
Military Defense
“I would not have clearance or my career today without his knowledge and help.”
Verified Client
Clearance Defense
“Matt took an impossible situation and turned it into a second chance for our son.”
Verified Client
Family of Service Member
“Mr. Thomas got me out the most insane position and put me in a spot where my options did not leave me lost.”
R.G.
UCMJ Defense
“Mr. Thomas was able to do what I thought was impossible: get me retention in the Marine Corps.”
M.G.
Retention, Marine Corps
“Mr. Thomas was able to efficiently dismantle prosecution arguments so well that prosecutors were frantically looking through papers.”
G.P.
Full Acquittal
“All charges were dropped within a few months and I was able to retire with full benefits and honorable discharge.”
M.S.
USMC Retirement, 18 Years
“Mr. Thomas is the type of attorney who on your darkest day can greet you with a smile.”
H.L.
Military Defense
“Through unrelenting effort and professional skill, Mr. Thomas guided me through a legal battle lasting nearly a year.”
M.M.
Military Defense
“I would not have clearance or my career today without his knowledge and help.”
Verified Client
Clearance Defense
“Matt took an impossible situation and turned it into a second chance for our son.”
Verified Client
Family of Service Member
Common Questions
Frequently Asked Questions: Jacksonville, NC
Yes. Matthew represents clients at military installations nationwide, not just in the Jacksonville area. He travels to hearings, and UCMJ proceedings can also involve remote representation for preliminary stages. Call to discuss your specific installation.
Matthew handles the full range of military legal matters: courts-martial, administrative separation boards (ADSEP), NJP/Article 15 refusals, board of inquiry proceedings, military discharge upgrades, and security clearance defense. He also handles USMC-specific matters like PAC Order violations and adverse evaluation rebuttal.
Same-day or next-day consultation is available in urgent matters. If you've received a charge sheet, an ADSEP notification, or a security clearance SOR, time is critical. Call immediately. The 15-minute free call is designed for exactly this situation.
Yes. For particularly complex cases, Matthew can coordinate with or refer to civilian co-counsel in the relevant jurisdiction. His referral network includes experienced federal criminal defense attorneys across the country.
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Military legal matters at Camp Lejeune and nearby installations require fast, experienced representation. Call or book a consultation now.
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