Camp Lejeune USMC Defense · Jacksonville, NC
Military Defense at Camp Lejeune in Jacksonville, NC.
Former Marine JAG defense counsel. Based in Jacksonville, NC. AdSep boards, court-martial, NJP, BOI, security clearance defense for Marines and sailors at Camp Lejeune.
About This Service
Military Defense at Camp Lejeune in Jacksonville, NC in Jacksonville, NC
Camp Lejeune is the largest Marine Corps installation on the East Coast. Home to II MEF, 2d Marine Division, Marine Forces Command, and dozens of subordinate commands. The legal system at Camp Lejeune processes more military legal actions than almost any other installation in the Marine Corps. Matthew Thomas is based in Jacksonville, NC, minutes from the main gate.
Matthew served as a defense counsel at Camp Lejeune during his active duty tour as a Marine JAG. He knows the commands, the military judges, the trial counsel, and the legal administrative procedures at Camp Lejeune in a way that comes only from having worked inside that system. That institutional knowledge is a concrete advantage in any proceeding, from NJP refusals to general courts-martial.
Every type of military legal matter that arises at Camp Lejeune (AdSep boards, NJP, courts-martial, BOI, security clearance defense) falls within Matthew's practice. He does not limit his Camp Lejeune practice to one type of case. The need often cuts across practice areas, and Matthew handles the full range.
Why Matthew Thomas
Credentials Specific to This Market
Former Camp Lejeune Defense Counsel
Matthew served as a Marine JAG defense counsel at Camp Lejeune during his active duty service. He knows the commands, the procedures, and the legal personnel at Camp Lejeune.
Based in Jacksonville, NC
Matthew's office is in Jacksonville, NC, minutes from Camp Lejeune's main gate. He can be present at the base on short notice. That proximity is logistically relevant for pre-trial hearings, Article 32 proceedings, and ADSEP boards.
2x USMC Defense Counsel of the Year
Both awards (National and Eastern Region) came while Matthew was working USMC cases at and around Camp Lejeune. The recognition was earned in the same system where your case is proceeding.
Full Military Legal Coverage
AdSep boards, NJP refusals, courts-martial, BOI, PAC Order violations, security clearance defense. Matthew handles every type of military legal matter at Camp Lejeune. No referrals out for different matter types.
Related Practice Areas
All Services Matthew Offers in Jacksonville, NC
Security Clearance Defense
Military Law
Areas of Focus
Common Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. Under the UCMJ, you may retain civilian defense counsel at your own expense. You will also be assigned a military defense counsel, and you may choose to work with both. Matthew can coordinate with assigned military counsel as civilian defense counsel or represent you independently, depending on your preference.
In most cases, you have the right to refuse NJP and demand trial by court-martial. That decision has strategic implications that depend on your specific record, the charges, and the command environment. Do not waive that option or accept NJP without speaking to an attorney first. Call immediately.
Yes. Marines at Camp Lejeune who hold security clearances may face DCSA adjudication actions in addition to or separate from UCMJ proceedings. Matthew handles both, and when the two intersect (a drug case that also triggers a clearance investigation) he handles the overall strategy across both tracks.
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Military Defense at Camp Lejeune in Jacksonville, NC in Jacksonville, NC. Need ongoing support? Free 15-minute call, no charge, confidential. All other matters by paid consultation.
All other matters · Paid
