Military Violent Crimes Lawyer
McCormack & McCormack provides experienced military criminal defense for service members facing violent crime allegations. Our attorneys have backgrounds as military prosecutors and defense counsel and understand the military justice system from multiple perspectives.
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Accused of a Violent Crime in the Military?
Don't face the
uncertainty alone.
Being accused of a violent offense while serving in the military can be overwhelming. Even before a case reaches a court-martial, an investigation can create significant concerns involving your career, reputation, security clearance, rank, and future in the military. Military violent crime allegations can involve assault, aggravated assault, domestic violence, homicide, manslaughter, child-related offenses, hazing, or other conduct. Depending on the circumstances, a case may involve the UCMJ, military investigative agencies, command action, or court-martial proceedings. At McCormack & McCormack, our attorneys take a thorough approach to military violent crime defense. We examine the allegations, review available evidence, evaluate witness statements and investigative procedures, and identify potential weaknesses or legal issues that may affect the case. Our attorneys also understand the importance of acting carefully during a military investigation. Statements, evidence, and decisions made early in an investigation can have a significant impact on what happens later in the military justice process. If you have been accused of a violent crime while serving in the military, obtaining experienced military defense counsel early can help you understand your rights and determine the best way to move forward.
What Do Military Violent
Crimes Lawyers Do?
Military violent crimes lawyers defend service members accused of serious offenses under the UCMJ. From investigating allegations and evaluating evidence to representing clients during military justice proceedings and defending cases at court-martial, an experienced military defense attorney works to protect the service member’s rights and future.
At McCormack & McCormack, our attorneys take a detailed approach to every military violent crime case. We evaluate the allegations, investigate the circumstances, identify potential legal issues, and help service members understand their options throughout the military justice process.
Legal Counsel and Advice:
An experienced military violent crimes lawyer can explain the allegations against you, the military justice process, and the potential consequences associated with your specific case. We help service members understand their rights and make informed decisions about their defense.
Case Evaluation:
Every military violent crime case is different. Our attorneys evaluate the specific allegation, the available evidence, witness accounts, investigative procedures, and the circumstances surrounding the alleged offense.
Investigation:
A thorough investigation can be critical in military criminal defense. Our attorneys examine investigative reports, witness statements, physical evidence, medical records, digital evidence, photographs, video, and other information that may affect the case.
We also evaluate how military law enforcement obtained evidence and whether investigative procedures raise legal issues that could affect the government's case.
Legal Representation:
Military Investigation Defense:
A military criminal investigation can have consequences long before a case reaches trial. Service members may be questioned by military investigators or asked to provide statements about an alleged incident.
Our attorneys can help service members understand their legal rights and navigate the investigative process while evaluating the evidence and allegations against them.
Court-martial defense:
When a violent crime case proceeds to a court-martial, experienced trial preparation is essential. Our attorneys evaluate the government's evidence, develop legal arguments, prepare witnesses, and build a defense strategy tailored to the specific allegations.
Negotiation and resolution:
Depending on the circumstances, resolution before trial may be an important part of the defense strategy. Our attorneys evaluate the available options and work to pursue the strongest possible outcome based on the evidence and circumstances of the case.
Trial preparation and defense:
If a military violent crime case proceeds to trial, preparation is critical. Our attorneys analyze the prosecution's evidence, identify weaknesses in the government's case, prepare witnesses and legal arguments, and develop a trial strategy based on the specific facts.
Proven Military Defense Lawyers with Decades of Experience

When you are facing violent crime charges under the UCMJ, experience matters. McCormack & McCormack has decades of combined experience representing clients in serious criminal and military justice matters.
Our attorneys bring extensive courtroom experience as well as backgrounds involving military prosecution, military defense, civilian criminal defense, and military justice. This experience allows our team to evaluate serious military cases from multiple perspectives.
Military violent crime cases can involve complex questions about intent, self-defense, witness credibility, physical evidence, investigative procedures, and the circumstances surrounding the alleged offense. Our attorneys take the time to thoroughly evaluate each case and identify potential issues that may affect the outcome.
Whether you are facing an assault allegation, domestic violence charge, homicide or manslaughter allegation, or another violent offense under the UCMJ, McCormack & McCormack provides personalized military criminal defense focused on protecting your rights and future.
Meet The Attorneys Behind Your Defense
Results Driven and
Client Focused Since 1982

Greg D. McCormack
OF COUNSEL
Greg D. McCormack is a former U.S. Army Judge Advocate with decades of experience representing military and civilian clients in complex criminal, administrative, and federal matters. Known for his aggressive courtroom advocacy, sharp cross-examination skills, and straightforward approach, Greg has successfully represented thousands of clients throughout his career and is committed to providing honest, relentless defense for every client he serves.

Jarrett L. McCormack
President
Jarrett L. McCormack focuses on criminal defense in state and federal courts, with extensive experience representing current and former military members, including cases involving security clearances and military disciplinary actions. Known for his analytical approach and aggressive courtroom advocacy, Jarrett is committed to developing the strategy that best positions each client for success.

Robert W. Canoy Jr.
Senior Attorney
Robert Canoy brings more than a decade of criminal litigation experience, including 11 years as an active-duty military Judge Advocate. He has served as both a trial defense counsel and prosecutor, handling more than 500 criminal cases ranging from minor offenses to serious charges including sexual assault and homicide. Now with McCormack & McCormack, he continues to serve as a JAG officer in the military reserves, bringing extensive courtroom and military legal experience to every case.

Drew T. Lail
ASSOCIATE Attorney
Drew T. Lail is an associate at McCormack & McCormack, representing clients in family law, criminal defense, and traffic matters. A former U.S. Navy aircraft structural mechanic and federal police officer, Drew brings firsthand military and law enforcement experience to his legal practice. He earned his J.D. from Regent University School of Law and is admitted to practice in all Virginia courts. Known for his dedicated and practical approach, Drew works to provide strong advocacy tailored to each client’s unique circumstances.


