The Carpenter Law Firm, P.C.
Seattle Law Office – Former Army and Marine Corps JAG
Protecting Your Military Career, Your Road to Retirement, and Your Future Financial Security
Free and Confidential Consultations
206.357.8434
Stephen H. Carpenter, Jr., a former JAG lawyer, manages his own law firm located in downtown Seattle, across from the United States Courthouse.
He exclusively represents servicemembers facing court-martial, administrative separation or other adverse military personnel actions. Mr. Carpenter has been ranked in 2009, 2010 and 2011 by one ranking service as one of the top three civilian military defense lawyers in the United States.
Consistent with his national standing, others in the military community, including former judges and clients have remarked:
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“He is one of the best trial attorneys, military or civilian, I have ever encountered.” O-6
“An exceptionally articulate, aggressive and thoroughly prepared trial attorney.” O-5
“Stephen has proven himself an exemplary military attorney.” O-6
“Mr. Carpenter it feels as though all the weight has been lifted off my shoulders and the light at the end of the tunnel has been reached. You are my hero.” E-4