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Court-Martial Defense Attorneys for Service Members Worldwide

Facing Military Charges? Get Decades of Court-Martial Experience on Your Side—Before It’s Too Late.

At Cave & Freeburg, Military Defense Attorneys, we provide aggressive, experienced civilian defense for service members under investigation or charged with military offenses. Based in the Washington, D.C. area, our attorneys travel to military bases across the U.S., Europe, Asia, and the Middle East to protect the rights, careers, and futures of Soldiers, Sailors, Marines, Airmen, Coasties and Guardians.

Why Choose Us Over Appointed Military Counsel?

When you’re targeted under the Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ), your freedom, reputation, and career are on the line. Unlike government-assigned counsel, our sole loyalty is to you—and we bring decades of focused military law experience to every case.

• Philip D. Cave: 45+ years in military justice
• Nathan Freeburg: 24+ years in trial and appellate courts
• Hundreds of service members defended in high-stakes cases, including Article 120 (sexual assault), drug charges, domestic violence, child-related offenses, espionage, and homicide.

Our attorneys have successfully handled complex cases involving senior officers, combat zones, and military academy investigations—across the U.S. and worldwide.

The Cave & Freeburg Advantage

• Military Law Focus: Decades spent exclusively defending service members
• Worldwide Reach: We meet clients in person or via secure WhatsApp, Signal, or Zoom, on your schedule and time zone
• Comprehensive Defense: From investigation to appeals, we fight at every stage:-
• Investigations & Article 32 Hearings: Stop weak cases early
• Courts-martial: Aggressive defense of all charges, including Article 120, 107, 133, and more
• Article 15 / NJP: Challenge unfair punishments
• Administrative Actions: Protect your record from adverse letters, OERs/NCOERs, or rank reductions
• Appeals & Discharge Upgrades: Fix wrongs that damage your reputation or civilian prospects
• Security Clearance Defense: Safeguard your ability to serve

The Stakes Are Too High to Wait

A guilty finding can mean loss of rank, pay, freedom, and a criminal record for life. Even minor disciplinary actions can derail your career and limit future opportunities. Early, experienced intervention is critical—especially during the investigation or preferral of charges.

Free, Confidential Consultation—No Obligation, No Surprises

We offer a free, confidential case review with no obligation and transparent fee information. Every conversation is private. You’ll know your options before you commit—so you can make the right decision for your future.

Contact us now—before evidence is lost or charges escalate.