LAW FIRM OF RYAN SWEET, PLLC
"Defending Heroes"
Military Law, VA Disability,
Criminal Defense, and Employment Law
Legal Practice Areas
Known and respected nationwide for my excellent work, I'm a broadly experienced, aggressive, fair, compassionate, loyal and hard working attorney with over a decade of experience practicing law in a variety of areas, and many years as a Defense lawyer and Prosecutor. I've practiced law in front of over a dozen Judges, in many Courtrooms, on several military bases in many states, and against dozens of opposing attorneys. My clients have experienced overwhelming success with me as their lawyer. What I bring to the table is my legal experience, and also my varied world and career experience. I was a former United States Army Soldier, Officer and Judge Advocate. As a professional Soldier, I had multiple deployments to Iraq during Operation Iraqi Freedom. Always a Soldier, I believe in the Army Values of Loyalty, Duty, Respect, Selfless Service, Honor, Integrity, and Personal Courage.
You have rights. Let me put my litigation and other wide array of experience to work for you.
Military Criminal Defense
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General Court Martial (felony type crimes)
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Special Court Martial (misdemeanor type crimes)
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Summary Court Martial
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Non-Judicial Punishment (NJP) - Article 15
Typical allegations include assault, sex assault, rape, theft, illegal drugs, robbery, fraud, drunk driving, possession of contraband and military specific offenses including false statements, adultery, disrespect, failing to follow orders, AWOL, and dereliction.
These are serious matters and Court Martials can result in prison, discharges (Bad Conduct or Dishonorable), loss of rank, pay, privileges, and other serious ramifications.
I have had great successes in these cases.
Military Post Trial Appeals & Clemency Actions, Discharge Corrections, & Veterans Benefits
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​If you suffer any unfavorable result in a Court Martial, Article 15, Separation, or other action, you generally have the ability to file a request for a better result from a higher authority. After a discharge, you can also request an upgrade or correction of records through various organizations.
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I help Veterans file for VA Disability Compensation and Benefits. This is a very complex area of law. Let me help you!
I have had great success in filing appeals and request for clemency and getting other results for my clients.
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Military Discharges
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Involuntary Separations, boards and hearings
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Medical Retirement Issues
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Wrongful termination
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Voluntary Releases
Separations typically occur following an criminal case or an Article 15 conviction. Service Members are faced with the loss of their career, retirement, medical retirement, and other benefits of employment. The three types of discharges are Honorable, General Under Honorable Conditions, and Under Other Than Honorable Conditions.
I have had great success in these actions.
Military Administrative Law
Military Administrative Law
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Reduction boards
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Reprimand rebuttals
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Clearance loss
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NCOER/OER Rebuttals
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TAB revocation
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Medical credentialing suspension or revocation
Service members can lose rank, service tabs, clearance, be fired from positions, receive negative paperwork, and other serious career ending administrative actions.
I have been very successful in representing my clients in these actions.
2nd Amendment Rights
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Lautenberg bar on ownership
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Felony bar on ownership
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Mistaken denial based on NICS or background check
If you have a 2nd Amendment Right deprivation, I want to help you get your rights restored.
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