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Adverse Administrative Actions

Article 15 (Captain's Mast) Defense Attorney in Washington State

Defending People in Adverse Administrative Actions

Article 15 / Captain's Mast can deal a devastating blow to your military career. You are not at risk of a criminal conviction, but you can lose rank, pay, and possibly face a follow-on administrative separation proceeding. You should not face a military proceeding under Article 15 without an attorney. Consult a lawyer experienced in defending people in adverse administrative actions.

Located in Vancouver, Washington, The Law Offices of Wood & Calheim has years of experience in military justice. You have the right to an attorney in an Article 15 / Captain's Mast proceeding (in most cases). Contact us to protect your rank, pay, and your future with the military.

Article 15 / Captain's Mast

This is an administrative action based on alleged criminal misconduct. Don't take adverse administrative matters lightly. Consequences can range from letters of reprimand to discharge proceedings.

  • Your veteran's rights can be stripped away if you are discharged for misconduct or unsuitability
  • An Article 15 proceeding could prevent a promotion or pay raise and can ultimately bring an end to your military career
  • An adverse action has the potential to be escalated to an administrative separation

Contact our office if you are facing an adverse administrative action. We offer a free initial consultation and are open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., evening and weekend appointments available. Our office is conveniently located near downtown Vancouver with ample parking. In addition, we have an office in downtown Portland, Oregon. We accept Visa and MasterCard.

At The Law Office of Wood & Calheim, P.S., we represent clients in the cities of Vancouver, Bremerton, Aberdeen, Bellingham, Everett, Kennewick, Oak Harbor, Olympia, Pasco, Seattle, Silverdale, Spokane, Tacoma, Wenatchee, Yakima. Military Bases in Washington State: Bangor Naval Submarine Base, Bremerton Naval Station, Everett Naval Station, Fairchild Air Force Base (AFB), Fort Lewis Army Base, Kitsap Naval Base, McChord Air Force Base (AFB), Puget Sound Naval Shipyard and Whidbey Island Naval Air Station, and in the following counties: Klickitat, Clark, King County, Lewis, Olympia, Pacific, Pierce, Skamania, Spokane, Stevens and Thurston County.
The Law Offices of
Wood & Calheim, P.S.
2901 Main Street
Vancouver, WA 98663
Telephone: 360-993-4321
Fax: 360-258-0031
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