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Kevin Courtney

Kevin Courtney

Protecting Reputations, Careers, Freedoms. SoCal Military and Veterans Lawyer
  • Military Law
  • California
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Biography

Kevin Courtney is an attorney at the Military Law Center. He is dedicated to protecting service members' Reputations, Careers, and Freedoms, and restoring HONOR to veterans. His military law practice focuses on representing service members at courts-martial, administrative hearings, and through appeals. His veterans law practice includes representing veterans petitioning the boards of corrections for military records, upgrading military discharges, and expunging DNA records from military databases (but he does not do VA Disability Claims).

Kevin previously served in the Marine Corps and worked as a defense attorney, clerked for the Navy and Marine Corps Court of Criminal Appeals, and served as an assistant prosecutor. As a judge advocate at Camp Pendleton, California, he represented Marines and Sailors at courts-martial, administrative separation hearings, and advised service members regarding their legal rights at non-judicial punishment and through investigations. For his exceptional work as a defense attorney, Kevin earned the Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal.

Kevin handled complex criminal litigation involving sex crimes, domestic violence, financial and computer crimes, and military specific offenses. As a trial attorney with in-court experience and extensive motions work, Kevin now focuses his practice on ensuring service members get the best representation for their case.

Kevin earned his juris doctorate at the University of California, Law, San Francisco (previously UC Hastings, College of the Law) and his bachelor's degree from the University of California, San Diego. He is licensed to practice in California.

Education
University of California College of the Law, San Francisco
J.D. (2018) | Law
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Honors: Best Oral Argument, Moot Court. Best Written Brief, Moot Court.
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University of California - San Diego
B.A. (2014) | Political Science
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Activities: Study aboard in Buenos Aires, Argentina. Semester Internship for Congressperson in Washington, DC. Semester Internship for Congressperson in Riverside County, California.
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Professional Experience
Judge Advocate
United States Marine Corps
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Judicial Law Clerk
Navy and Marine Corps Court of Criminal Appeals
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- Conduct complex legal research, analysis, and write for appellate court judges who are senior field grade officers and experts in military justice. - Review multi-volume records of trial from across the Navy and Marine Corps, examining cases for factual sufficiency and legal error. - Research and analyze new questions of law, synthesize and present the information to the court, and assist the court's consideration of complicated issues. - Draft appellate court opinions addressing possible errors in trial court convictions. - Ensure that necessary motions are addressed in a chambers conference in accordance with the court rules and plan those conferences. - Assist the Senior Law Clerk with administrative assignments.
Speaking Engagements
Using Technology In and Out of the Courtroom, US Marine Corps Defense Service Organization Worldwide Conference 2023, Department of Justice National Advocacy Center, Columbia, South Carolina
US Marine Corps Defense Services Organziation
Co-taught a class to all Marine Corps Trial Defense Counsel regarding effectively and efficiently using technology in their practices.
Certifications
Article 27(b), UCMJ
Judge Advocate General of the Navy
Awards
Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal
United States Marine Corps
Meritorious service while serving as Defense Counsel. Captain Courtney performed his duties in an exemplary and highly professional manner. As defense counsel, he represented over 123 Marines and Sailors at General and Special Courts-Martial, Administrative Separation Boards, and Boards of Inquiry. He provided legal advice to over 400 Marines and Sailors facing non-judicial punishment, command, and criminal investigations.
Professional Associations
State Bar of California  # 323125
Member
Current
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Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
California
State Bar of California
ID Number: 323125
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Fees
  • Free Consultation
    Subject to a conflict check, service members and veterans may sign up for a free 30 minute consultation at https://courtney.law.
  • Credit Cards Accepted
Practice Area
Military Law
Veteran's Benefits
Languages
  • English: Spoken, Written
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Websites & Blogs
Website
Kevin Courtney | Military Law Center
Contact & Map
Military Law Center
2173 Salk Avenue
Suite #250
Carlsbad, CA 92008
Telephone: (760) 536-9038
Monday: Open 24 hours
Tuesday: Open 24 hours (Today)
Wednesday: Open 24 hours
Thursday: Open 24 hours
Friday: Open 24 hours
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed