Reviews

Attorney Barthel represented my soldier son in military court in a she said criminal suite. Attorney Barthel’s actual experience in military law was evident at the first meeting as he worked with details of she said and he said. When in court he was to the point and out of court he gave us understand of what to expect and how the system works. After firing our first lawyer which we hired in an emotional fog of fear being sold on the statement “I was a ??? soldier and know military law” is not the same as giving your trust to a true military lawyer. After the charges were dropped brought by the pressure of facts and details Attorney Barthel summited he didn’t just close the case he wanted to ensure my sons record was cleared for his future service. The on-base Jag officer commented Attorney Barthel was the best she had ever witnessed. I recommend Attorney Barthel not only for his knowledge of military law but also for his sincere believe in good service for his clients.

Attorney Barthel recently represented a significant client of mine in a difficult criminal trial in San Diego, California involving allegations of domestic violence. After a three day jury trial, including expert testimony offered by the prosecutor, the jury returned a not guilty verdict. As a fellow trial lawyer, watching Attorney Barthel in Court was tantamount to attending a masters class in trial advocacy. Attorney Barthel was quick on his feet, understood his way around the Court and spoke in plain English making it easy for the jury to warm to the defense. He is an outstanding attorney and a credit to the criminal defense bar.