When your military career is on the line, you need attorneys who understand the unique demands of military law. At the Law Offices of Richard V. Stevens, their team is fully dedicated to defending service members because military cases are all they do.
Led by Attorney Richard V. Stevens, a former active duty JAG with over 25 years of experience, they bring unmatched knowledge, insight, and commitment to every case. Their focus is singular: protecting those who serve.
If you’re facing investigation, court-martial, or administrative action, choose the Law Offices of Richard V. Stevens to stand in your corner. Your military future is too important to leave to chance.
Read on to meet the attorneys who fight for those who serve and learn what makes their defense team uniquely qualified to protect your career.
Meet the Military Defense Attorneys Who Stand Beside You
The Law Offices of Richard V. Stevens is not a general criminal defense firm dabbling in military law. We are a dedicated team of civilian military defense attorneys with decades of experience fighting for U.S. service members across all branches. Their focus is clear and unwavering: defending military clients facing adverse actions, investigations, and court-martial.
Military legal cases demand a unique understanding of the Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ), command culture, and the career-ending consequences that can result from even minor disciplinary actions. Their attorneys bring elite credentials, trial experience, and an unshakable commitment to safeguarding the rights of those who serve.
Richard V. Stevens – Founder and Lead Military Defense Attorney
Attorney Richard V. Stevens is a nationally recognized name in military defense law. With over 25 years of legal experience in military justice, he began his career as an active duty Judge Advocate General (JAG) attorney. Since 2001, he has served as a civilian court-martial defense lawyer, representing service members worldwide.
Throughout his legal career, Mr. Stevens has:
- Represented military clients in every service branch
- Handled hundreds of courts-martial and military justice cases
- Been recommended by former military judges and senior JAG officers
- Taught and lectured on military law to attorneys and legal professionals
Attorney Richard V. Stevens
He is known for his aggressive litigation skills and deep knowledge of military administrative processes, including adverse discharge proceedings, nonjudicial punishment (NJP), and military investigations. His practice is built on earning trust, building strong defenses, and fighting to protect careers, reputations, and freedom.
Frank J. Spinner – Renowned Military Appellate and Trial Lawyer
Attorney Frank J. Spinner is a towering figure in the world of military law. Though independent from the Law Offices of Richard V. Stevens, he is a close mentor and trusted colleague featured on militaryadvocate.com.
Attorney Frank J. Spinner
Since retiring from the Air Force, Mr. Spinner has represented clients in some of the most high-profile and historic military justice cases of the past three decades. His deep background includes:
- Chief Circuit Defense Counsel (Air Force)
- Chief Appellate Defense Counsel
- Leading appellate attorney in military courts
His cases have shaped military justice and attracted national attention, including clients such as Lt. Kelly Flinn and SPC Jeremy Morlock. Mr. Spinner’s appellate insight and trial strategy continue to influence the legal approach of our attorneys.
Artie Vaughn – Of Counsel, Former JAG, and Active Air National Guard Officer
Attorney Artie Vaughn brings extensive real-world experience to his role as “of counsel” with the Law Offices of Richard V. Stevens. A former active duty JAG officer, Artie served over 11 years on active duty and continues to serve in the Air National Guard as a regional defense counsel.
Attorney Artie Vaughn
Artie has:
- Handled approximately 100 formal military proceedings
- Defended thousands of disciplinary and adverse actions
- Taught over 1,200 hours at the Air Force JAG School
- Held leadership roles, including Division Chief of Military Justice
His deep background in trial advocacy, board hearings, and complex investigations includes a wide range of charges, such as:
- Article 120 (sexual assault)
- Article 128 (assault and battery)
- Article 118 (attempted murder)
- Article 112a (drug offenses)
- Articles 121 & 132 (larceny and fraud)
Artie’s dual role as a practicing civilian attorney and current Guard officer gives him a valuable, modern perspective on military law and the challenges service members face today.
Deep Military Law Experience. Singular Focus. National Reach.
Whether you’re facing a court-martial, administrative separation board, or a command-directed investigation, the attorneys affiliated with the Law Offices of Richard V. Stevens are uniquely equipped to help. Their team’s combined decades of military defense experience, courtroom credibility, and client-centered approach provide a powerful legal ally for service members in crisis.
