Phillip Stackhouse - Military Defender - San Diego, CA
Military Lawyers in San Diego, CA
4660 La Jolla Village Dr Suite 100 San Diego, CA 92122
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Updated: 07/01/2026
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Verified ClientHired Attorney Phillip Stackhouse 2018I had a very serious allegation of felony Agg Assualt with a deadly weapon leveled against me. I'm an commissioned Officer with over 16 years of service. I was also a Commander at the time. My career, freedom, reputation and future were all in jeopardy. Moreover, CID opened a very intrusive investigation against me. I called Mr. Stackhouse and told him the circumstance of my case. I was immediatly impressed by his vast knowledge of both military and civilian law. He was very responsive and gave sound representation during my entire ordeal. He dealt directly with CID and advocated for me. In the end, my case was closed as unfounded and I was never charged with any offense. My career and life are now intact. His impeccable reputation is well earned and he is known to be the best military lawyer in the nation. I highly recommend him to anyone. Take it from me, don't talk to anyone if you are facing a legal issue without talking to Mr. Stackhouse.
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Verified ClientHired Attorney Phillip Stackhouse 2017At 17 years of Army Service, i found myself is a position that jeopardized not only my career, but my familys way of life. I was determined to find the best representation possible, and i had narrowed it down to 4 choices. What seperated Mr Stackhouse from the rest, was his upfront and honest assessment of my situation. He made no promises, save for doing everything within his power to achieve to most favorable outcome. Over a year went by between my charges, and my Ad Sep Board. Mr Stackhouse was there every step of the way. He was attentive, and always seemed one step ahead of the game. You can really see the personel stake he takes in every one of his clients. As my hearing approached, i was consigned to the fact that my career was over and i would have to find other means to provide for my family, which with a OTH Discharge, would be hard to accomplish. My Stackhouse presented his case for my retention, and the Board decided to retain me, with my punishment being a Letter of Reprimand. i would reccommend Mr Stackhouse to anyone looking for the best representation possible. He will treat you as a member of his team, and a good friend. I will be continuing my military career with a fresh outlook and no lingering efect on my Service. This wouldnt have been possible without Mr Stackhouse.
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Verified ClientHired Attorney Phillip Stackhouse 2016Over the several months of my case, I was referred to Mr. Phillip Stackhouse by a colleague of his. We did speak several times, over the phone, regarding my case. Mr. Stackhouse conducted personal interviews and collected his own research before my trial began. Once he flew in, he kept me updated on his travels and whereabouts until we met for the first time. He was very respectful and knowledgeable about my case. He gave my case the time and dedication that was needed and always kept me informed. Mr. Stackhouse spent the necessary time coaching me and advising me before and after court. Mr. Stackhouse maintained professionalism inside and outside of the courtroom. He put my case in the jurys shoes to see if it was possible for me to be guilty for what I was being accused of. During the course of my trial, he made sure I knew everything he knew. He even took the time to break things down to my understanding and answered all of the questions I had for him. He never once treated me as if I was guilty during the duration of my trial. Throughout court, he didnt attack the intelligence of the witness. He approached every question with common sense questions, facts, and military knowledge. He was well educated on military law and enforced that in the courtroom. He did not question my integrity and remained honest with me from the beginning. If Mr. Stackhouse felt things were good or bad, he communicated with me. He respected me from before court, until the trial was over. Mr. Stackhouse represented me in the courtroom, defended my case, and brought up valid points without proof of evidence from the prosecutors. This resulted in a Not Guilty in three charges that were brought up by the Government. If you ever need to have Mr. Stackhouse as an attorney, it is best for you to remain truthful in the beginning to the end. This helps for curveballs that could be thrown at Mr. Stackhouse or you in court and above all it definitely helps to be found not guilty in your case.
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Verified ClientHired Attorney Phillip Stackhouse 2016I was a Third Class Petty Officer in the United States Navy and found myself in the middle of a legal situation. My boyfriend was under investigation and I, unknowingly, aided him in destroying evidence. I was facing a Bad Conduct Discharge(BCD), reduction in rank, forfeiture of pay, and restriction. I was eligible for a large disability package and intending on going to school using my GI Bill. Receiving a BCD would have resulted in me receiving zero benefits. Upon hiring Mr.Stackhouse, he insured me he would do everything in his power to help me keep my benefits. After months of hard work, we were able to reach a pretrial agreement. I was Honorably Discharged as a Third Class Petty Officer. I did not forfeit any pay and I did not receive restriction. I have a misdemeanor on my permanent record, but it has not affected my schooling or my career. I am currently using my GI Bill and receiving disability compensation. Everything worked out perfectly for me, thanks to Mr. Stackhouse. I have nothing but the utmost respect and gratitude for everything he has done for me. I highly recommend his services.
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Areas of Practice
- Military
Litigation: 100%
Firm Information
Overview
Military and Federal Criminal Defense Lawyer
About Phillip Stackhouse
Prior to practicing law as a private citizen, military attorney Phillip Stackhouse served twenty-two years in the United States Marine Corps. He retired as a JAG officer from the Marines in 2006. During his stint in the Marines, Mr. Stackhouse earned an international reputation as an aggressive, thorough, and respected trial attorney, often representing military personnel in extremely high-profile cases.
Mr. Stackhouse has tried well over a hundred cases as both a defense attorney and prosecutor and supervised the defense and prosecution of hundreds more. He has represented clients in a wide variety of military matters, ranging from homicide to perjury, successfully handling criminal matters across the U.S., Europe, the Far East, and the Middle East. As a Marine, he received several personal awards for outstanding service as well as an award for outstanding service as an attorney by the Judge Advocate's Association.
Military Defense
With his extensive military and trial experience and his deep commitment to military personnel, attorney Phillip Stackhouse is the ideal candidate to defend any armed services man or woman in a military-related legal matter. As a military lawyer, Mr. Stackhouse has worked extensively with medical professionals in representing service personnel with service-related post traumatic stress disorders and traumatic brain injuries. Working closely with Congress, he has represented military members returning from overseas combat to protect their rights and lifetime service benefits.
Federal Criminal Defense
With an international reputation for his successful track record in both prosecution and defense, Washington D.C. federal criminal defense attorney Phillip Stackhouse brings his extensive knowledge and legal skills to the table in any federal criminal matter. If you are facing federal criminal charges, you will need an intelligent and effective review of your case to build an aggressive defense. You cannot do better than having a defense lawyer of Phillip Stackhouse's caliber and commitment at your side.
Awards and Honors
Honors
- Recipient, Dean's Award
- Who's Who of American Law Students
- Outstanding Career Armed Services Attorney Award, Judge Advocate's Association
Classes and Seminars
- Frequent Presenter, "Defending Complex Cases", Department of the Navy
Contact
4660 La Jolla Village Dr
Suite 100
San Diego, CA 92122
Phone Number: 855-678-1399
Email: Send a message
Website: https://militarydefender.com/
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