Business Details
13 Years
experience
Your Trusted Veteran & Military Legal Team in Hackettstown, NJ
Citizen Soldier Law is a veteran-owned and operated legal practice with over 80 years of combined military experience. Founded in 2013, our team includes retired JAG attorneys, military personnel, and a board-certified physician, specializing in veterans' rights, criminal defense, personal injury, and military law. We provide personalized legal advocacy for active-duty service members, veterans, and civilians nationwide, with a focus on security clearance revocation, medical board representation, and disability compensation appeals.Our attorneys have extensive experience in both military and civilian court systems, offering strategic counsel rooted in firsthand understanding of military culture and legal challenges. We pride ourselves on compassionate, client-centered representation, ensuring clients receive the benefits and justice they deserve.
Services
Veterans Legal Representation
Criminal Defense
Personal Injury Claims
Security Clearance Revocation
Medical Board Representation
Disability Compensation Appeals
Family Law
Weapons Possession Advocacy
Domestic Violence Defense
Military Discharge Upgrades
Details
- Year established: 2013
Highlights and features
- Veteran-owned firm with 100+ years of combined military service
- Board-certified physician on staff for medical-legal cases
- Retired JAG attorneys with courtroom and military board experience
- Proven success in security clearance revocation and disability appeals
- 24/7 availability for urgent legal consultations
Associations and certifications
- National Organization Of Veterans Advocates
What people say
Amazing team
Exceeded professionalism
Knowledgeable and kind
Genuine care
Highly recommend
Services
Veterans Legal Representation
Our firm specializes in veterans' legal matters, including disability compensation, discharge upgrades, and VA appeals. With veteran attorneys and a medical expert on staff, we navigate complex military and VA systems to secure benefits for service-connected injuries. Clients nationwide trust our team's firsthand understanding of military service challenges.
Security Clearance Revocation
We defend professionals facing security clearance revocation through administrative hearings and appeals. Our attorneys leverage military and security agency experience to protect clients' careers in government and defense sectors. Proven success in presenting compelling cases to adjudication boards across all clearance tiers.
Medical Board Representation
Our team advocates for service members during Medical Evaluation Board (MEB) and Physical Evaluation Board (PEB) proceedings. We prepare comprehensive medical-legal packages to maximize disability ratings, with expertise in IDES cases and VA concurrent claims. Veterans benefit from our integrated approach with military medical experts.
Criminal Defense
We defend clients in military and civilian criminal cases, including courts-martial, DWI charges, and federal offenses. Our attorneys combine trial experience with military justice system knowledge to protect service members' careers and veterans' rights in state and federal courts nationwide.
Personal Injury Claims
Our firm represents injured clients in car accident, slip-and-fall, and workplace injury cases. We pursue compensation for medical expenses and lost wages, with particular expertise in cases involving service members' unique circumstances. Proven track record of successful settlements and verdicts in New Jersey and beyond.
People
Thomas Roughneen
Founding Attorney
Retired Army JAG Lieutenant Colonel with 30+ years military service. Former prosecutor and military disability advocate. Specializes in veterans' benefits, security clearance cases, and criminal defense. Leads national legal team focused on military clients.
Danielle Keens
Attorney
Experienced legal professional handling veterans' disability claims and administrative appeals. Provides strategic counsel for medical board cases and discharge upgrades. Combines military understanding with legal expertise to advocate for service members.
Anthony Sciaraffa
Attorney
Veteran-focused attorney with expertise in military administrative law. Represents clients in security clearance revocation cases and disciplinary proceedings. Former military HR specialist brings practical insight to complex legal challenges facing service members.
Dr. Alice Tzeng
Medical Consultant
Board-certified Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation specialist. Provides medical expertise for disability claims and personal injury cases. Former military physician with understanding of service-related injuries and VA evaluation criteria.
Robert Weisneck
Attorney
Legal advocate with focus on veterans' benefits and military law. Handles discharge upgrades, VA appeals, and medical board cases. Military background informs compassionate approach to representing service members in complex legal matters.
Questions
What areas of law does Citizen Soldier Law specialize in?
We focus on veterans' legal matters, military law, criminal defense, personal injury, security clearance revocation, and medical board representation. Our team has specialized expertise in military disability compensation and administrative appeals.
Do you only represent military personnel?
While our specialty is military and veterans' law, we also represent civilians in criminal defense, personal injury, and family law matters. Our military experience benefits all clients through disciplined legal strategy development.
Can you help with VA disability claims?
Yes, we assist with VA disability compensation appeals and concurrent DoD disability retirement cases. Our team includes a board-certified physician to strengthen medical-legal arguments for service-connected conditions.
Are your attorneys veterans?
Our firm has multiple veteran attorneys, including retired JAG officers and military HR specialists. Combined with civilian legal experts, we offer unique insight into military legal challenges while serving all client backgrounds.
Do you offer 24/7 legal consultations?
Yes, we provide 24/7 availability for urgent legal matters. Our team understands that legal issues don't follow business hours, particularly for active-duty personnel facing immediate disciplinary or administrative actions.
What sets Citizen Soldier Law apart from other firms?
Our combination of military experience, specialized legal expertise, and dedicated veteran advocacy creates unique value. We combine firsthand understanding of military culture with proven legal strategies to achieve exceptional client outcomes.
