Hiring a civilian defense attorney doesn’t automatically mean you’re in good hands. It has to be the right attorney.

In this episode of Off the Record, I break down why choosing the right military defense lawyer is one of the most important decisions you’ll ever make—and how hiring the wrong one can ruin your case before it even starts. We cover:

• Why not all civilian military defense attorneys are created equal
• How to spot a lawyer who’s just in it for the paycheck vs. one who actually wins cases
• Why experience matters more than anything else—and why 10+ years is the bare minimum
• The biggest misconceptions service members have about hiring civilian defense counsel
• Why a cheap lawyer can cost you your career, your freedom, and your future

Here’s the truth: the military justice system isn’t fair—it’s built to convict. And if you’re putting your case in the hands of someone who’s inexperienced, overworked, or just looking to make easy money, you’re walking into battle unarmed.

If your life is on the line, hire a military defense attorney who actually knows how to win.

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The moment you’re accused of a crime in the military, everything changes. Your chain of command distances itself, your reputation takes a hit, and investigators start tearing through your life. Whether you’re guilty or not, you’re already being treated as if you are.

In this episode of Off the Record, I pull back the curtain on what really happens when a service member is accused—and how to fight back. We cover:

• How a military accusation instantly changes your career, reputation, and future
• Why NCIS, CID, and OSI dig into every aspect of your life and what they’re really looking for
• The mental toll of being accused—and how to stay focused when the system is working against you
• What happens after an acquittal and why an accusation can still follow you
• The most important thing to remember if you’re facing a court-martial

If you think an accusation will just “go away,” you’re in for a rude awakening.

The government isn’t just investigating a crime—they’re investigating you. And if you don’t take control of your defense early, you’ll be playing catch-up the entire time.

If you’re under investigation, don’t wait. Get a military defense attorney who knows how to win.

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In this episode of Off the Record, I break down the strategies that separate winning defenses from losing ones. Military trials are battles, and if you don’t have an attorney who knows how to fight, you’re already at a disadvantage. We’re covering:

• Why storytelling, not legal jargon, wins military trials
• How prosecutors build their case—and how a great defense attorney tears it apart
• The real reason cross-examination is the most important part of a trial
• How to flip the government’s strongest evidence against them
• Why hiring the right military defense attorney can make or break your case

Here’s the truth: The second you walk into a courtroom as the accused, you’re **already at a disadvantage**. The prosecution doesn’t have to be creative—they just check legal boxes and assume the jury will trust them. **Your defense team has to be better.**

If your attorney can’t tell a compelling story, doesn’t know how to expose the government’s weak spots, or thinks they can save you with a closing argument alone, you’re in trouble.

This is how military trials are actually won.

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When you’re under investigation in the military, the worst mistake you can make is assuming it’ll all go away on its own. It won’t.

In this episode of Off the Record, I’m pulling back the curtain on military investigations—the way they actually work, not the version they want you to believe. We’re talking about:

• The biggest misconception service members have about military investigations
• Why your chain of command won’t save you once an allegation is made
• How NCIS, CID, and OSI build cases in silence—while you think nothing is happening
• The surprising ways service members incriminate themselves without realizing it
• Why thinking “I’ll handle this on my own” is a one-way ticket to disaster

Here’s the reality: once you’re accused, you go from “outstanding service member” to a liability overnight. They start digging into your life—your phone, your bank records, your past. They talk to your friends, your family, even your exes. And when they’re ready? They drop the hammer fast, and you don’t even see it coming.

If you’re under investigation, you need to stop hoping for the best and start preparing for the fight ahead. Because in the military justice system, hope won’t save you—but the right defense will.

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In this episode, Tim Bilecki breaks down one of the most critical processes in military justice: the General Officer Memorandum of Reprimand (GOMOR). With only seven days to respond, service members face immense pressure to save their careers.

Tim explains:

• What a GOMOR is and why it’s unique to the Army
• The three possible outcomes of a GOMOR rebuttal
• How the lack of evidence often shifts cases from court-martials to GOMORs
• The art of crafting a rebuttal, from storyboarding to evidence gathering
• Why early legal representation can mean the difference between career survival and separation

Tim also shares real-life examples, including rebuttals that led to new investigations and even the withdrawal of GOMORs. If you or someone you know is navigating military misconduct allegations, this episode offers actionable insights and expert advice.

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Tune in for a no-nonsense discussion about military justice and how to protect your career when it matters most.