Hodge Jones & Allen

What is a Court martial?
A court martial is a legal military hearing that takes place in a military court and is similar to a civil court of law. Just like any other non-military trial, evidence is presented and there is a cross-examination of witnesses. The Court generally comprises a Judge Advocate and between three and seven warrant officers and commissioned officers.

Courts-Martial deal with minor criminal offences (known as a District Court martial) to more serious military offences (known as a General Court martial). Punishments for minor offences can carry sentences of up to two years’ imprisonment whereas more serious and complex cases have no such limitation limits and can carry maximum punishments similar to that of civilian courts.

Courts martial Defence solicitors
A Court martial only comes into operation if accused members of the military armed forces cannot be dealt with by their Commanding Officer due to:

• Their seniority
• The gravity of the offence or should they
• Elect for a trial via a Courts Martial

Courts martial defence legal advice
If you, or someone you know, have been accused of a military crime that cannot be dealt with by your Commanding Officer we recommend you seek legal advice and representation from a qualified court-martial solicitor before the civilian courts.

Contact a Courts martial defence solicitor
We represent service men and women in cases at Courts Martial or at the Civilian Courts. Our team of court martial defence solicitors, headed up by Sean Caulfield and Miranda Ching at Hodge Jones & Allen in London NW1 are experienced at defending members of the armed forces at courts martial.

Contact our courts martial defence solicitors to assess your situation

If you want to discuss your specific circumstances in a confidential and non-pressured environment, please call our criminal defence solicitors on 0800 437 0080 or phone our 24 hour emergency number 07659 111192. Alternatively fill out the online enquiry form for a confidential, no-obligation discussion.

Criminal Defence Team

• Nigel Richardson, Partner
• Pamela Reddy, Partner
• Raj Chada, Partner 
• Sandra Paul, Partner
• Sean Caulfield, Partner
• Ruth Harris, Partner
• Samira Noor-Khan, Partner
• Neville Rudston, Partner
• Daniel Godden, Associate
• Timothy Greaves, Associate
• Joseph Wright, Associate
• AiliMarie Arunachalam, Solicitor
• Edward Jones, Solicitor
• Amol Dhanoa, Solicitor
• Leo Martin, Solicitor
• Jessica Davis, Solicitor
• Perveen Malik, Solicitor
• Jennifer Siddorn, Solicitor
• Caroline Collins, Solicitor
• Androulla Nieto, Office Manager