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Steve Shewmaker Atlanta Georgia Military Defense Attorney

Steven Shewmaker

Founding Partner

Patty Shewmaker Atlanta Georgia Family Law and Divorce Attorney

Patty Shewmaker

Managing Partner

Jim Holmes Atlanta Georgia Attorney

James E. Holmes

Of-Counsel

Drew Early Atlanta Georgia Military Justice Lawyer

Drew Early

Of-Counsel

Alexa Lewis Atlanta Georgia Family Law, Military Law and Criminal Law Attorney

Alexa N. Lewis

Partner

James R. Lewis IV

Partner

Our military defense team includes retired and former members of the Army, Air Force, Marine Corps and Navy.

Our team includes attorneys who have served in combat both as Judge Advocates, Infantrymen and in Military Intelligence.

We have personal experience serving on active duty as well as in the National Guard and the Reserves.

When you hire us you get a team of professionals with over 200 years of military service and experience to defend your rights.

Dedicated

Passionate

Specialists

Experienced

World Class

Why Should You Hire Someone with Military Experience in a Military Justice Matter?

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Practice Areas

Military Justice Defense
and Court-Martial
Defense

Separation Boards

VA Appeals & Medical Malpractice (FTCA)

Court-Martial Appeals

Security Clearance Representation

Military Discharge

Upgrades (BCMR)

Article 15/ Non-judical Punishment Defense

ROTC Disenrollment Boards

Our Services Offered For:

Active Duty Army, Air Force, Navy, Marines, and Coast Guardsmen all over the United States who are under investigation or charged with offenses under the UCMJ and need a military defense attorney.

Soldiers, Marines, Airmen, and Coast Guardsmen who are being administratively separated from the military.

Veterans around the country who need to upgrade their discharges.

Soldiers, Sailors, Marines, Airmen, and Coast Guardsman who wish to appeal administrative punishments such as GOMORS, article 15s, NCOERs, OERS, or their court-martial convictions.

Service Academy and ROTC Cadets facing disenrollment boards.

Veterans who need representation for VA disability appeals and claims.

How It Works

Get Personal Attention

When you hire us, you have access to your lead counsel 24 hours a day

Get A Team

When you hire us, you get a team to represent you – two attorneys, an investigator, and a full support staff.

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We Get Results. Simple as That.

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Latest Blog

Military Pension Division Orders

Military Pension Division Orders

Shewmaker & Lewis specializes in military pension division during divorce cases. Learn about the importance of crafting pension division orders accurately to avoid leaving former spouses with nothing.

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Military Members are Required to get the Covid Vaccine. Are Medical or Religious Exemptions Granted?

Military Members are Required to get the Covid Vaccine. Are Medical or Religious Exemptions Granted?

The Defense Department has made it clear for some time that all service members must be fully vaccinated again Covid-19, and this includes all reserve component members. Unless there was an approved exemption, the consequences of non-compliance can be severe, including prosecution under Articles 90 and 92 of the Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ) and discharge.

Has there been a process for requesting an exemption on medical or religious grounds? How likely was it that those requests were granted?

Steve and Patty Shewmaker discuss.

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You are a Military Service Member that had a Positive Drug Test. What Should You Do?

You are a Military Service Member that had a Positive Drug Test. What Should You Do?

Military service members are tested twice yearly for drug use. The test is typically a urinalysis and you’ll be screened for marijuana, cocaine, amphetamines and opiates. In some cases you may also be screened for other drugs like barbiturates, LSD, or even steroids. The effect on the service members career can be devastating and include military separation or court martial. What should you do if you come up positive on a test? What if you feel you have been falsely accused? Should you accept the offer of a free trial defense or retain private counsel? Steve and Patty Shewmaker with the Law Firm Shewmaker & Shewmaker answer these questions and many more in this video.

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