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Holzbaur Law
Serving active-duty service members and veterans at NAS Jacksonville, Naval Station Mayport, and throughout the region.
When you're facing a legal challenge in the military, the stakes couldn't be higher — your career, your freedom, your benefits, and your future are all on the line.
Whether you're stationed at NAS Jacksonville or Naval Station Mayport, facing a court-martial, fighting for benefits you've earned, or dealing with a discharge you believe was unjust — John Holzbaur brings 23 years of military experience and years in the criminal justice system to every case.
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A Captain's Mast may seem informal, but consequences — reduction in rank, forfeiture of pay, restriction — are very real. John knows exactly how these proceedings work.
Non-judicial punishment · NJP · Navy & Marine Corps
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Article 15 is non-judicial punishment that can still derail a career. You have the right to refuse and demand a court-martial. We help you decide the best path.
Army & Air Force · accept or refuse · career protection
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Involuntary separation puts your career, benefits, and characterization of service on the line. We represent service members at separation boards.
Show cause boards · involuntary discharge · benefits protection
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Whether facing charges under Article 120, Article 86, or any other UCMJ provision, we provide experienced defense that protects your record and career.
Article 120 · Article 86 · Article 92 · drug offenses
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Aggressive, experienced defense at general, special, and summary courts-martial — fighting for your freedom, rank, and record.
General · special · summary · Article 32 hearings
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An Other Than Honorable or Bad Conduct Discharge doesn't have to follow you for life. We help veterans pursue upgrades through DRB and BCMR/BCNR.
OTH · Bad Conduct · DRB · BCMR · benefits restoration
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John's background as a Naval flight officer gives him firsthand understanding of FEB proceedings and what it takes to present an effective defense.
Aviation career defense · flight status
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A specialized proceeding few attorneys truly understand. John's experience as a Naval flight officer means he knows this process from the inside.
FNAEB defense · Naval aviator evaluation · career protection
Why clients choose Holzbaur Law
23 years in the U.S. Navy, involvement in the criminal justice system since 2012, and assistance establishing Veterans Treatment Courts in the Fourth Judicial Circuit.
Aviation Warfare Systems Operator, Helicopter Aviation Rescue Swimmer, Naval Flight Officer, P-3 Orion Special Projects Mission Commander, jet instructor, and more.
We know the commands, the courts, and the process — on base and off.
No confusing jargon. We explain your situation, options, and strategy in plain language.
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Serving Jacksonville, FL — including NAS Jacksonville, Naval Station Mayport, and the Middle District of Florida.