Fort Walton Beach Office

At The Military Defense Firm in Fort Walton Beach, FL, our team brings dedicated military law expertise to the Emerald Coast. Whether you're facing a court‑martial, Article 15 discipline, separation board, or discharge review, we're committed to defending your career, benefits, and future.

Our Team

Josh Traeger

Founding Attorney

Heather Kunsman

Legal Operations Coordinator

Frequently Asked Questions

• What makes our Fort Walton Beach team unique?

  Our Fort Walton Beach office serves service members stationed throughout Northwest Florida. We are part of True North Legal Group, based in Fort Walton Beach, offering both local access and national-level expertise. We charge flat-rate fees—so you know the full cost of representation before hiring us

• Why choose us instead of base legal offices or local firms?

  Base JAG offices and local civilian firms often manage heavy caseloads, with limited time for individualized attention. We bring focused experience from hundreds of military law cases, prioritizing responsive communication, personalized strategy, and trusted rights protection.

• What services does the Fort Walton Beach office offer?

  We provide full-service defense for military legal defense including:

  • Courts‑martial (general, special, summary)
  • Article 15 / Non‑judicial punishment
  • Separation and discharge boards, including involuntary separations
  • GOMOR rebuttals, AR 15‑6 investigations, command investigations
  • Appeals and discharge upgrade

• How do we prioritize client service?

  • Flat-rate fees—a clear, all-inclusive price before representation
  • Transparent communication—you stay updated at every case milestone
  • Strategic advocacy—we devise defense plans tailored to your personal goals

• Which services members do we serve?

  We represent active duty, National Guard, Reserve, and veterans across all branches: Air Force, Army, Navy, Marine Corps, Coast Guard, and Space Force.

• What types of military cases do you handle in Fort Walton Beach?

  We cover courts‑martial, Article 15s, separation boards, GOMOR rebuttals, AR 15‑6 investigations, discharge upgrades, and appeals.

• Can I speak with you before hiring?

  Yes. We offer a free initial consultation to review your situation, explain options, and outline costs—no obligation.

• Do you handle civilian criminal matters?

  While our main focus is military law, our parent firm True North Legal Group also represents civilians in criminal defense across Northwest Florida. However, military clients receive priority.

• What outcomes do we handle?

  Our attorneys defend against consequences such as grade reductions, pay forfeiture, confinement, and punitive or administrative discharges. We fight to preserve your benefits, career trajectory, and post‑service future.

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