Result Category: Discharge Board, ADSEP Board, & BOI
Navy Officer Facing a Board of Inquiry
Steph’s client, a Navy Officer, was facing a potential BOI for misconduct involving allegations by multiple women. Steph presented a resolution to the case that was favorable to her client and supported by the people who had made allegations against him. BOI avoided.
Navy Officer Facing Separation for Misconduct
Abby’s Navy Officer client had substantiated misconduct. Despite that finding, her representation at the Board of Inquiry resulted in his retirement from the Navy rather than separation for misconduct.
Army Major Facing Serious Misconduct Allegations
Abby’s client was an Army Major facing multiple allegations of serious misconduct and conduct unbecoming. Through aggressive advocacy, the Board of Inquiry found NO BASIS and retained Client in the Army.
Marine Corps Drill Instructor Accused of Domestic Violence
Steph’s Marine Corps Drill Instructor client was a war hero with PTSD and TBI who was accused of domestic violence by an ex-partner. The partner almost immediately recanted, but the command pushed for an ADSEP Board anyway. Steph never backed down, resulting in a unanimous finding of NO BASIS and allowing Client to leave a toxic command.
Marine Corps Drill Instructor Accused of Inappropriate Contact
Client was a Marine Corps Drill Instructor with a phenomenal career facing allegations from a small group of recruits who claimed he touched them inappropriately. Steph systematically exposed their lies and motivations to fabricate while demonstrating Client’s strong history of solid leadership and mentorship. Client was vindicated with a unanimous finding of NO BASIS.
Air Force NCO Tests Positive for THC
Client was an Air Force NCO who tested positive for THC. After an extended period of investigation, harassment from the command, and aggressive pushback from Steph and the team, Client was allowed to separate honorably and transfer Reserve units.
Sailor Tests Positive for Methamphetamine
Steph’s client, a Sailor with more than 15 years of service, tested positive for methamphetamine on a random urinalysis. Steph fought hard for justice for her client, ultimately receiving a unanimous NO BASIS finding at his ADSEP Board.
Marine Sergeant Facing an ADSEP Board
Despite a finding of basis at an ADSEP Board, Abby’s handling of the case resulted in a suspension and an Honorable discharge at her Marine Corps Sergeant client’s EAS.
Naval Officer Facing Multiple Allegations
Abby represented a Naval Officer at a BOI where he was facing six allegations, including an alleged sex offense. Abby’s extensive work and brilliant strategy lead to the Board finding in favor of the Client and retaining him in the Navy.
Tested Positive for THC
Client, a Petty Officer First Class, tested positive for THC and was facing an ADSEP Board. Abby conducted a thorough investigation, including multiple witness interviews. She then presented evidence that the Client unknowingly ingested THC and advocated for the command to withdraw the ADSEP Board and process a waiver.
Navy Lieutenant Facing Career-Ending Misconduct Allegations
Abby represented a Navy Lieutenant facing career-ending misconduct allegations. Abby was able to present evidence to the Board of Inquiry showing that Client was not at fault for any alleged misconduct. The BOI unanimously found NO BASIS and retained Client in the Navy. 2025
Domestic Violence Accusation
Client was a Marine Corps Instructor and NCO. He was accused of domestic violence. Abby walked Client through the NJP process, rigorously examining and evaluating the evidence before Client turned down NJP. Rather than go to a court-martial, the command took him to an ADSEP Board, where Abby secured a complete NO BASIS finding.
Tested Positive for THC and Cocaine
Client, a Marine Corps Officer, tested positive for THC and cocaine and was advised to be worried about facing a BOI and getting an Under Other Than Honorable Conditions (OTH) discharge characterization. Steph helped him navigate the investigation, NJP, and Report of NJP process so expertly that SECNAV ultimately approved his separation with a General (Under Honorable Conditions) characterization of service. All VA benefits were saved, and he avoided recoupment of his educational pay!
Marine Sergeant Tested Positive for THC
Client was a Marine Sergeant who tested positive for THC. He was taken to an ADSEP Board, where Steph skillfully pointed out every flaw in the urinalysis process, from collection, storage, and shipping through to notification and due process violations. The Board unanimously found NO BASIS.
Marine Corps Drill Instructor Accused of Misconduct with Two Recruits
Client was a Marine Corps Drill Instructor accused of misconduct with two recruits. Steph leveraged her familiarity with Drill Instructor rules and regulations, as well as culture, to effectively present Client’s case to the Board. The Board unanimously voted for RETENTION.
Navy LCDR Accused of Fraud
Client, a Navy LCDR, was accused of extensive fraud, including being charged with 62 different specifications of GTCC misuse and violations of leave regulations. The case was dropped to only 35 specifications after Abby spent countless hours on her NJP. Steph then represented her at the Board of Inquiry, where Steph expertly navigated the complex charges. The Board voted unanimously to RETAIN the Officer.
Abusive Sexual Contact
Client, a Petty Officer Second Class, was charged at an ADSEP Board with 3 Charges and 15 specifications of abusive sexual contact, sexual harassment, and a no contact order violation. The case involved 4 alleged victims. Steph relentlessly fought to show that the alleged victims weren’t credible, including talking to one who recanted her original statement. After presenting all the evidence to the Board and making a thorough argument on behalf of her Client, the…
Sergeant First Class Discharge Board Notice
Client, a Sergeant First Class, was notified for a discharge board. The command attempted to force him into a conditional waiver, but Abby pushed back. The command backed down and agreed to let the Client medically retire.
Alleged THC Use
Client, a Chief Petty Officer was accused of using THC. Through investigation, Steph and Client discovered Client was innocently exposed to his friend’s candy, which had THC in it. After over a year of fighting Client’s case, an ADSEP board returned a NO BASIS finding.
Inadvertent Exposed to THC
Client was inadvertently exposed to THC through her civilian roommate. Regardless of her innocence, the Client’s command chose to take her to an ADSEP Board, potentially causing her to lose her 12-year career. Steph presented a compelling case. After only 15 minutes of deliberations, the Board unanimously found NO BASIS.
Chief Petty Officer – Multiple Charges
Steph’s Chief Petty Officer Client faced six charges and 11 specifications, ranging from conspiracy, fraternization, forgery, false official statements, communicating threats, and extramarital sexual conduct. Client was found guilty at NJP. Because of Steph’s representation at his ADSEP Board, the Client received NO BASIS on all allegations. The Senior Member of the Board even apologized to Steph’s Client for having to go through the process.
Tested Positive for Methamphetamine
Client tested positive for methamphetamine on a random urinalysis and was being processed for administrative separation, which would have ended his 15 year Naval career. Only through Steph’s extensive investigation and advocacy, was it revealed that Client had been innocently exposed to methamphetamine in the line of duty, which caused him to test positive. After a two-day, heavily litigated ADSEP Board, the Board found NO BASIS.
Positive Cocaine Test
Client tested positive for cocaine. Steph’s advocacy revealed the source of the exposure and countered all the government’s arguments for why Client should be found guilty. The Board agreed with Steph, and they found NO BASIS in only 6 minutes.
Tested Positive For Cocaine
Abby’s Petty Officer Second Class Client tested positive for cocaine. Client turned down nonjudicial punishment. Abby conducted multiple witness interviews, gather character letters, prepared his statement, and wrote a retention memo that outlined the issues for the ADSEP Board. The Board found NO BASIS.
Officer Accused of Multiple Instances of UA
Steph’s Officer Client was accused of multiple instances of UA, dereliction of duty, and false official statements. Steph represented the Client for over a year of pressure, investigation, and borderline aggression from their command even though the Client was already set to medically retire. The case was taken to a BOI where Steph’s advocacy resulted in the Client being retained and allowed to effectuate his retirement orders.
