Military Attorney Joseph L. Jordan is an accomplished and experienced lawyer who focuses exclusively on defending service members facing charges under the Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ). Based in Fort Cavazos (formerly Fort Hood), Texas, he represents Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen, Marines, Coast Guardsmen, and Guardians stationed across the United States and around the world.
A former Army JAG officer, Joseph Jordan brings firsthand experience from every level of the military justice system—having served as an enlisted Soldier, combat arms officer, and military prosecutor. This background gives him a rare and comprehensive understanding of how the system operates from the inside. Since founding his firm, Joseph L. Jordan, Attorney at Law, in 2011, he has represented over 650 clients and tried more than 190 cases to verdict.
His practice is dedicated to military criminal defense, including cases involving sexual assault (Article 120), drug offenses (Article 112a), assault, AWOL, manslaughter, and murder (Articles 118 and 119). In addition to court-martial trials, he handles Article 15 actions, administrative separation boards, and boards of inquiry. Jordan’s approach emphasizes early, aggressive defense strategies designed to protect careers, reputations, and futures.
Joining the firm in 2025, Attorney Nicholas C. DauSchmidt serves as Of Counsel and is based in Vicenza, Italy. A former JAG officer with over twelve years of experience, he has served as a defense counsel, prosecutor, and special victims counsel. His addition expands the firm’s global reach, providing representation for U.S. service members stationed in Europe, Asia, and the Middle East.
Together, the firm offers comprehensive legal defense for military personnel worldwide, combining deep knowledge of military law, operational experience, and independence from command influence. Their mission is straightforward: to provide professional, trial-tested defense for service members whose careers and freedom are on the line.