Jon Shelburne - Bluffton, SC
Attorney at Military Justice Attorneys
Military Criminal Defense Lawyers in Bluffton, SC
20 Towne Drive Unit 338 Bluffton, SC 29910
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Bluffton Military Criminal Defense Lawyer
Updated: 10/22/2026
Areas of Practice
- Military Criminal Defense
Attorney Information
Overview
Jon Shelburne is an experienced trial attorney who works primarily in the area of military criminal defense. Jon has defended complex cases for more than 30 years and has successfully defended military service members accused of some of the most serious offenses under the UCMJ, including murder and sexual assault. He maintains a global practice and has tried cases throughout Europe, Asia, and the United States. Jon is certified to practice before the Supreme Court of the United States and the Court of Appeals for the Armed Forces, and is admitted in both Rhode Island and Texas.
Prior to joining Military Justice Attorneys, Jon served as a Professor and Acting Director of the Roger Williams University School of Law Criminal Defense Clinic. He taught Trial Advocacy, Advanced Trial Advocacy, Criminal Law, Criminal Procedure, and seminars on Military Law, Terrorism and the First Amendment, and International Law.
Jon served on active duty with the United States Marine Corps for more than ten years before transitioning to the Reserves and joining the Roger Williams faculty in 2002. He recently retired as a Lieutenant Colonel in the United States Marine Corps Reserves. During his reserve service, Jon held several key billets, including Regional Judge Advocate for the Northeast Region, Assistant Regional Defense Counsel for the East Coast, and Assistant Regional Defense Counsel for the Pacific Region. Jon deployed to Iraq in 2004 and was activated again in 2007 to defend Marines charged in connection with the Haditha allegations. Shortly after returning from Iraq, Jon was certified as a military judge.
In addition to defending service members and veterans, Jon remains active in professional service organizations and legal education. He previously served as Chair of the Military and Veterans Law Section of the State Bar of Texas and currently serves as co-Chair of the Veterans Committee for the Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association. Jon also serves as President of the Board of Directors for Dare to Dream Ranch, a nonprofit organization providing equine therapy and support services to veterans experiencing post-traumatic stress.
Education
Legal Education
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Texas Tech University School of Law, Lubbock, Texas, 1991
J.D.
Non Legal Education
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University of Dallas
B.A., Bachelor of Arts
Current Employment Position(s)
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Senior Counsel
Past Positions
- Lieutenant Colonel (retired), United States Marine Corps Reserves
- Regional Judge Advocate, Northeast Region, United States Marine Corps Reserves
- Assistant Regional Defense Counsel, East Coast, United States Marine Corps Reserves
- Assistant Regional Defense Counsel, Pacific Region, United States Marine Corps Reserves
- Certified Military Judge, United States Marine Corps Reserves
- Active-duty service, United States Marine Corps (more than 10 years) (Deployed to Iraq - 2004 and Activated in 2007 to defend Marines charged in connection with the Haditha allegations)
Languages
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English
Classes and Seminars
- Professor and Acting Director, Criminal Defense Clinic, Roger Williams University School of Law (faculty member since 2002)
Pro Bono Activities
- President of the Board of Directors, Dare to Dream Ranch, a nonprofit organization providing equine therapy and support services to veterans experiencing post-traumatic stress
Representative Cases
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Defense of Marines charged in connection with the Haditha allegations (2007)
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Defense of service members accused of serious UCMJ offenses, including murder and sexual assault
Bar Admissions
- Texas, 1991
- Rhode Island, 2003
- Supreme Court of the United States of America
- U.S. Court of Appeals for the Armed Forces
Other Affiliations
- Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association: Co-Chair, Veterans Committee (current)
- State Bar of Texas: Former Chair, Military and Veterans Law Section
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