Military Administrative Separation Attorney
Defending Military Members Across the Nation & Beyond
You sacrificed a lot to serve your country and it would be a shame to see all the years go to waste with an administrative separation. Military officials can kick you out of service for a number of different reasons and jeopardize your career and livelihood. If you find yourself facing an impending administrative separation hearing, a dedicated military defense attorney can give you hope by fighting the charges.
Raiser & Kenniff, P.C. is experienced in handling administrative separation hearings, boards of inquiry, and retirement grade cases with great success. We have represented clients in various branches of service and at the highest ranks—from admirals to general grade officers. No matter where you are based, we will travel to you and provide you the high-quality legal counsel. If you have been informed that you are under consideration for administrative separation from the military, contact our legal team immediately so we can begin working on your case. Your future depends on it.
Request a free consultation by calling (888) 646-0025 or contacting us online. We are available 24/7 to discuss the details of your case.
Basics of the Administrative Separation Process
An administrative separation is a process where a military department desires to “fire” or relieve a service member from their position.
Reasons for the administrative separation can stem from the following and more:
- Minor misconduct violations
- Unsatisfactory performance
- Illegal drug use
- Alcohol abuse
- Physical and mental problems
- Insubordination
- Failure to adapt to military life
When referred for administrative separation, the service member is first notified of their intent to discharge the member, citing the specific reasons for the discharge. Known as notification processing ,the service member can contact an attorney and contest the discharge all by paper.
The second process is known as board processing and is entitled to officers or military members who have more than six years of service. This is a board hearing where, like a jury, three members of the administrative separation (ADSEP) board vote and determine whether you should be separated or not. The three members board is usually comprised of three senior-ranked members who will hear your side and deliberate evidence for and against you to reach their decision. During the hearing, you can have legal representation, provide witnesses, and challenge board members.
An administrative discharge can have significant implications when it comes to your future employment opportunities, eligibility for benefits, and military social standing. This is why it’s important to have the best legal representation available to put up the best possible defense.
Contact Raiser & Kenniff, P.C. today by phone at (888) 646-0025 or online to schedule a free initial consultation with one of our experienced military administrative separation attorneys.
Know Your Administrative Separation Rights
Our legal team implores you to understand the value of having competent representation for administrative separation hearings. Standing before the ADSEP board may be intimidating, but you are entitled to several rights that we can help you take full advantage of to improve your chances of a favorable outcome.
These rights include:
- The right to appear in person before the board, with or without counsel
- The right to challenge any voting member of the board for cause; that is, by showing that the member cannot render a fair and impartial decision
- The right to submit an oral or written statement on your own behalf. You also have the right to testify on your own behalf, or you can remain silent
- The right to request the attendance of witnesses at the hearing
- The right to submit any answers, depositions, sworn or unsworn statements, affidavits, certificates, or stipulations
- The right to question any witness appearing before the board, or have counsel question the witnesses on your behalf.
Let Us Be Your Legal Counsel
When your military career is on the line, it is crucial to have counsel with experience handling administrative separation boards and hearings. The team at Raiser & Kenniff, P.C. can put you at ease with knowledgeable and aggressive legal representation that will give you the confidence of an overturned discharge or a positive outcome that helps you to remain an active service member.
Facing the prospects of a potential discharge can make you feel uncertain about your future. In this high-stakes situation, you can’t afford to go it alone. With our proven team in your corner, you can have a fighting chance to keep your career, good name, and benefits.
Take the first step in preventing administrative separation by scheduling a consultation with our military criminal defense attorneys. Call (888) 646-0025 now.
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