Reviews

Mr. Coombs is the attorney you want at your defense. He is honest, genuine, and true master at his craft, presenting a true force to be reckoned with. He took a complex case, made it simple and covered every aspect while dealing with deployed key players and classified materials. Mr. Coombs took my case to trial and had earned the respect of every attendee prior to even making an appearance. Mr. Coombs was the sounding wall throughout the entire proceeding, reciting laws and regulations on the spot. Mr. Coombs’ courtroom tactics were arranged with precision, keeping the opposition on their toes and one step behind. I greatly appreciate his hard work and support. If you’re considering your legal right to retain an attorney, you already have doubts. Your future and career should not be trusted with anyone but the best. I trusted Mr. Coombs with a complex case and overwhelming odds. He took control and never let go. Throughout my near year-long proceeding, Mr. Coombs always answered my call or returned it quickly. Mr. Coombs gave me a fair quote and stuck to it, leaving no room for question if my money was well spent. More importantly, I truly believe that he was genuinely invested in my case and defense. I owe my acquittal and since success to him. Thank you Sir!

From the moment i first talked to David, i felt confident and secure in his knowledge and understanding of the facts associated with my case. David met every deadline and generated a first class product that represented my position to the maximum. I am grateful for his attention to detail and the outstanding work he did on my behalf.

David Coombs assisted me with my promotion review board rebuttal. I'm sure you can imagine how stressful it can be being selected for promotion then being told your promotion is being withheld due to an incident that occurred several years ago. Once I contacted David, explained my case to him and forwarded all documents pertaining to my case, he immediately went to work putting my rebuttal together. What I appreciated most is that he listened, took my recommendations for the rebuttal and incorporated what I wanted to convey and eloquently addressed the facts and inconsistencies with the overall investigation and findings. Because of David, my stress level decreased and I was able to be productive and focus on my day to responsibilities.

Mr. Coombs is an excellent trial lawyer. He spent extensive time preparing for a difficult and complex case. He planned the trial strategy and amended it when necessary. He is thoughtful and well-organized. He is an articulate advocate who is at home in the courtroom. As a lawyer myself, I appreciated his intelligence and thorough knowledge of the military justice system.

David Coombs is someone you want on your side. He worked hard for me, and was meticulous when looking over my case. He was also always there for me to answer my questions that would pop up day or night. With David as my defense counsel he made me feel confident and comfortable, and I felt more at ease despite my stressful situation. He picked apart the evidence and analyzed every aspect of my case. After noticing several discrepancies in the alleged victim’s account, David was able to have me avoid going to a court-martial, and my charges were dismissed leaving me with a positive outcome. I am glad that I decided to hire David. It was one of the most important decisions I've had to make in my life. I am very thankful that he was there for me.

Mr. Coombs went the extra mile to ensure that we received a favorable outcome. I can see why his passion is in defense, and why there are so many positive testimonials about him. Mr. Coombs is an awesome attorney and I highly recommend him. He provided me with his detailed plan to not only win my case, but to show that I was innocent. Mr. Coombs keep me informed of everything that was going on with my case. I was able to see and understand the entire court- martial process and my rights. His dedication to win and whole hearted efforts were exceptional. Without him by my side I may not be here writing this testimonial.

With the current political climate in the military on sexual assault and biases facing anyone accused, I feared the worse. I researched online for an attorney but eventually went with a recommendation from a JAG friend I trusted to reach out to Mr. David Coombs. I quickly learned David's reputation was well established in the military legal community. My court appointed military attorney and her colleagues knew of his work given he had taught many of them as their professor (See David's credentials). Even the other civilian attorney I had considered retaining at the time spoke very highly of him. David answered his own phone - he took the time at first contact to hear my case. I never had a problem reaching him each and every time after that call in spite of his location on the east coast and mine on the west. After I explained my situation and even before taking my case, David made international phone calls attempting to obtain hotel security recordings to aid my defense. Before trial, David worked at length to keep me abreast of his progress. He kept insanely organized records and shared all documents filed from both sides with me. Needless to say, I was never blindsided by anything throughout the whole process. Throughout the UCMJ process and especially during the trial, I quickly discovered how biased the system had become. The judge and the commanding authority over my case granted many concessions to the alleged victim. I had the misfortune of having a fairly new judge - one that already had a laundry list of complaints against him. It was apparent he had less than a firm understanding of the relevant UCMJ articles and case laws. Remarkably, the judge restricted us from presenting to the jury that the alleged victim had a boyfriend or that she interacted with him the night of the alleged incident - a fact that lent support to DNA findings and one that was critical to my defense. In spite of all the restrictions the judge placed on us, David pressed on masterfully. His courtroom presence was impressive. David exudes confidence and clearly articulated legal jargon to a level of understanding for any laymen. The government closed with a lengthy power point brief while David took less than half the time speaking without the benefit of notes. The jury deliberated for less than thirty minutes and concluded with a not-guilty verdict. I owe my full acquittal to David. It was a complex case, but David made it simple. Retaining David was the best thing I could've done.

If you are reading this, then you are in the same situation I was several months ago. I was going to use the free lawyer at TDS to handle my GOMOR, but a friend of mine found Mr Coombs' name online. Within 4 days of my first contact with him, I had hired him and he hit the floor running with my case. Even though I am located several states away, I felt like he was just around the corner. Due to the distance, most of our communication was done by email. I can't tell you how many times I would email him in the middle of the night and within half an hour, I would get a response from him. You can't find his experience or knowledge anywhere else. I am sure he had other cases he was working, but the constant contact via email with me made me file like I was the only case he had. If you hire someone else, you don't stand a chance but with Mr Coombs, you chances of winning are exponentially better.