Wright-Patterson AFB

Area Defense Counsel

Contact Us

Contact: 
937-257-7818
Address:
Area A, 2202 Birch St Building 199
Wright-Patterson AFB, OH 45433
 

Area Defense Counsel Team

 
Maj Daniella D'souza
Defense Counsel
P: 937-257-7841
Email
 
SrA Hailey Leonard, Paralegal
P: 937-257-7818
Email

About

The Office of the Area Defense Counsel (ADC) is comprised of carefully selected attorneys and paralegals whose sole focus is to advise and advocate for individual Airmen through military justice and administrative processes. ADCs are experienced attorneys who have proven through courtroom experience that they possess the skills and professionalism to counsel and defend Airmen. Paralegals selected to team with ADCs are also vetted to ensure our Airmen receive the best assistance available. The ADC represents Airmen in UCMJ and other administrative actions, such as: courts-martial and Article 15s; security forces and OSI investigations; administrative discharges and demotions; referral EPRs and OPRs; security clearance revocations; command-directed, equal opportunity and inspector general investigations; revocations of medical credentials; and letters of reprimand, admonishment, or counseling.

Your Rights

  • The right to be informed of the specific offense(s) you are suspected of committing.
  • The right to remain silent, that is, say nothing at all.
  • Any statement a person makes, oral or written, may be used as evidence against that person in a trial by court-martial or in other judicial or administrative proceedings.
  • The right to an appointed military lawyer free of charge.
  • The right to obtain a civilian lawyer of the person’s own choosing, at that person’s expense.
  • The right to consult with a lawyer and to have a lawyer present during any interrogation.
  • The right to terminate an interrogation at any time.

Your ADC Can

  • Advocate for you
  • Provide confidential legal representation
  • Advise you on the investigation and military justice process     
  • Represent you at law enforcement interviews, hearings, & military trials  
  • Assist with writing responses to LOCs, LOAs, LORs, Article 15s, etc.

Independent Chain of Command

Your ADC works for you

  • Not your commander
  • Not the Wing commander
  • Not the MAJCOM commander    

Your ADCs chain of command is independent from every base chain of command

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