Virginia Beach, VA, Military Defense Lawyers
Virginia Beach, Virginia, is famous for its miles of beaches and popularity as a resort town. Hundreds of hotels, motels, and restaurants line the shore of this oceanfront city. Annual events include the East Coast Surfing Championships and the North American Sand Soccer Championship. And Virginia Beach is a home for more serious endeavors—Virginia Wesleyan University and Regent University are located here, and the convention center hosts large meetings and events. Agribusiness also contributes to the city’s economy; about 175 farms are in Virginia Beach. In addition, military bases are located across the city and surrounding areas, providing another significant engine for the local economy.
Military Defense Practice Areas
If you are serving in the U.S. Armed Forces—at a base in Virginia Beach or anywhere in the world—the attorneys at Capovilla & Williams can help if you face disciplinary action or criminal charges. Contact us as soon as you become aware that you are being investigated. Do not wait until your commander presses charges! Law enforcement and trial counsel are building the case against you as they investigate. You need a legal team that understands the strategy of military prosecutors and knows how to counterpunch. We served in the military, we are former Army JAG attorneys, and we have experience as military prosecutors. We have represented hundreds and hundreds of service members accused of crimes like sexual assault and drug possession at bases across the country. Let us bring our knowledge, experience, and commitment to your case.
Our practice areas include:
- Sexual Assault Defense
- Domestic Violence and Assault Defense
- BAH Fraud and Travel Voucher Fraud
- Article 15/Non-Judicial Proceedings
- Drug Crimes/Positive Urinalysis Defense
- Separation Boards
- Discharge Upgrades
- ROTC Disenrollment Boards
Military Bases in and Near Virginia Beach, VA
The area comprising Virginia Beach, Norfolk, and Newport News has nearly 90,000 active-duty military personnel; only the Pentagon has a higher concentration of service members. All five branches of the Armed Services are represented here. Military bases in the area include:
United States Coast Guard Atlantic Area – Headquartered in Portsmouth, this area command oversees all Coast Guard operations in the U.S. east of the Rocky Mountains and the Caribbean.
Naval Air Station (NAS) Oceana – NAS Oceana is home to the Navy’s 14 deployable Strike Fighter jet squadrons; they operate the F/A-18E/F Super Hornet, a twin-engine, supersonic, carrier-capable combat jet. NAS Oceana also houses a Strike Fighter Fleet Replacement Squadron, an adversary squadron, and a logistics squadron. The base also operates Dam Neck Annex, which houses non-flying commands, and Naval Auxiliary Landing Field Fentress, a carrier landing field. NAS Oceana is among the largest employers in Virginia Beach.
Naval Air Station (NAS) Norfolk – With 14 piers and 11 aircraft hangars supporting 75 ships and 134 aircraft of the U.S. Atlantic Fleet, NAS Norfolk is the largest naval station in the world. It also houses the largest concentration of U.S. Navy forces.
Joint Expeditionary Base (JEB) Little Creek-Fort Story – This joint base in Virginia Beach was established in 2009. It joined the Naval Amphibious Base Little Creek and the U.S. Army Fort Story under the command of the U.S. Navy. JEB Fort Story is the site for U.S. Army amphibious operations and Joint Logistics-Over-the Shore training events.
Joint Base Langley-Eustis (JBLE) – Langley Air Force Base (AFB) and the U.S. Army Fort Eustis merged in 2010 to form JBLE. While most joint bases are usually co-located, Langley AFB is in Hampton, and Fort Eustis is 17 miles away in Newport News. The 633rd Air Base Wing (ABW), which was activated during the Vietnam War, is the host organization of JBLE; it serves both Air Force and Army units. Established in 1916, Langley AFB is one of the oldest facilities in the Air Force.
Experienced Military Criminal Defense Attorneys
If you’re facing criminal charges, court-martial, or disciplinary action—don’t delay—call an experienced Capovilla & Williams military defense specialist today at 404-496-7674 or contact us online. Your initial consultation is free and confidential.
