Coast Guard Military Criminal Defense Lawyer
Civilian Lawyer for Coast Guard Personnel Worldwide
Civilian attorney and former Marine Patrick J. McLain offers experienced representation and independent legal advice to Coast Guard personnel stationed in the U.S. and around the world, including Iraq, Afghanistan, Japan, Korea and Germany.
Patrick J. McLain is a respected military law attorney. His experience in the armed forces gives him an uncommon understanding of administrative issues before the Board for Correction of Naval Records or physical evaluation board (PEB).
Many of our clients are hard chargers — officers and petty officers who understand the impact an administrative decision can make on their future in the Coast Guard and in civilian life. Patrick J. McLain will fight for your rights and your record. Contact our office in Dallas, Texas, today for an initial consultation.
Our team of experienced professionals can help you address any difficulties with a security clearance or seek a delay or exemption from Coast Guard Individual Ready Reserve (IRR) mobilization.
Fighting for Your Rights and Future
If you are facing Mast, or an administrative separation board, or if you are an officer facing a board of inquiry in the Coast Guard, you need an aggressive defense if you want to save your career and your honor.
As an experienced judge advocate and civilian criminal defense lawyer, Patrick J. McLain offers loyal, dedicated and aggressive defense in criminal cases before courts martial, including charges such as:
If you are considering consulting the Naval Legal Service Office (NLSO), it is important to know that you have the right to seek the loyal representation of an experienced and independent advocate for your rights like Patrick J. McLain.
If your future as a coastguardman or as a civilian is important enough to you that you are willing to fight for it, contact our office today to speak to an attorney who will fight with honor at your side.
Experienced Attorney · Worldwide Representation
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Recognized among D Magazine's Best Personal Lawyers in Dallas for 2009, and among Texas Monthly Super Lawyers for 2009.





