Kevin M. Courtney, Military Defense Attorney

Your Trusted Defender in Military and California Courts

Defending the Military and Civilian Legal Rights of Service Members and Veterans Since 1987
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Military Defense Attorney Kevin M. Courtney

Kevin M. Courtney is a respected attorney with a passion for justice and a track record of success. Having served in the US Marine Corps as a Captain at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Kevin’s commitment to serving those who defend our nation goes beyond the courtroom. As a member of the California State Bar and former Marine Corps Judge Advocate, Kevin acts as a zealous defense counsel to clients in both military and civilian courts.

Kevin graduated from the University of California, San Diego with a bachelor’s degree in political science. He then enrolled at the University of California, Law, San Francisco where he met with a Marine Corps Officer Selection Officer. After excelling at Officer Candidates School during the summer in Quantico, VA, he was commissioned in the US Marine Corps as a Second Lieutenant and served as an assistant trial counsel at Camp Pendleton and appellate law clerk for the Navy Marine Corps Court of Criminal Appeals in Washington, DC – before earning his law degree and graduating with a Juris Doctor.

Kevin grew up near Camp Pendleton, California. His background is routed within the military way of life. Kevin’s father served as a Marine Corps Infantry Officer, teaching him the Marine Corps’ Hymn as a young child. His grandfathers both served in the US Navy, as a fighter pilot awarded the Navy Cross, and the other as a Navy Doctor in the Battle of Iwo Jima.

Civilian Military Defense Attorney, Kevin M. Courtney
Civilian Military Defense Attorney, Kevin M. Courtney

Civilian Military Defense Attorney, Kevin M. Courtney –
Your Trusted Defender in Military and California Courts

Admitted to Practice

  • California (Bar Number: 323125)
  • Navy Marine Corps Court of Criminal Appeals
  • U.S. District Court for the Southern District of California

Military Education and Courses

  • 2023
    • Defense Service Organization Worldwide Training, Columbia, South Carolina
      • Instructor (Technology in and out of the Courtroom)
    • Senior Defense Counsel Training, Camp Pendleton, California
  • 2022
    • Defense Services Organization Worldwide Training, Camp Pendleton, California
    • Regional Defense Counsel Training (Fall), Camp Pendleton, California
      • Instructor (Technology)
    • Senior Defense Counsel Training, Camp Pendleton, California
  • 2021
    • Senior Defense Counsel Training, Fallbrook, California
    • Regional Defense Counsel Training, Camp Pendleton, California
    • Defending Sexual Assault Cases, Naval Base San Diego, California
    • Military Justice Orientation Course, Camp Pendleton, California
  • 2020
    • Senior Defense Counsel Training, Camp Pendleton, California
    • Graduate, Naval Justice School, Newport, Rhode Island
  • 2019
    • Graduate, The Basic School, Bravo Company, Quantico, Virginia
      • Instructed Platoon-wide Legal Course (LAWFEX)
  • 2018
    • Navy Marine Corps Court of Criminal Appeals, Washington Navy Yard, Judicial Clerkship

Education

  • J.D. University of California, Law, San Francisco (Formerly UC Hastings, College of the Law), 2018
  • B.A. University of California, San Diego, 2014

Community Involvement and Volunteer Work

  • Dedicated to making a difference beyond legal practice, Kevin volunteers with the Charlize Theron Africa Outreach Project, where South African youth are empowered to live heathy, productive lives. This commitment to volunteering reflects his broader mission of ensuring justice and support for those who need it most.

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Kevin M Courtney Military Defense Attorney

Military Defense Attorney, Kevin M. Courtney –
Providing timely knowledge and aggressive representation for every court system, in multiple jurisdictions – at all stages of your case.

Kevin M. Courtney is not just a defense attorney; he is a tireless advocate for justice, a compassionate defender of individual rights, and a seasoned professional with a deep understanding of criminal, military, and veterans’ law. If you’re seeking a defense attorney who combines legal prowess with a genuine commitment to your well-being, Kevin M. Courtney stands ready to be your trusted advocate in military and California courts. With a track record of success and a personal dedication to each client, Kevin is the ally you need in the pursuit of justice.

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