I’ve built a law firm around a challenge most attorneys try to avoid.
Defending service members facing court-martial overseas, especially in Asia and Europe, isn’t easy. It’s not convenient. And it’s definitely not glamorous. But after more than 15 years and hundreds of flights across the Pacific and Atlantic, it’s become what we do best.
This isn’t a side hustle. This isn’t a marketing niche. It’s the core of my practice. And when I land in Korea, Okinawa, or Yokosuka, I’m not disoriented. I’m not sightseeing. I’m home.
The Overseas Legal Landscape Is Different
When a service member gets charged in Florida or Texas, they can walk into a law office and sit across from their attorney. They can bring in their spouse. They can shake hands and look their counsel in the eye. They feel seen and supported.
When they’re stationed in Korea or Japan? That physical access disappears.
They can’t stop by my office.
They’re not in the same time zone.
They might be 14 hours ahead.
That distance creates anxiety. Frustration. Uncertainty. It adds pressure to a situation that’s already life-altering.
But that’s where we shine.
We Don’t Make Clients Flex to Us—We Flex to Them
One of the first things clients overseas notice?
We don’t make them work around our schedule.
We shift ours to meet theirs.
- I’m on 5 a.m. calls so it’s 6 p.m. for them.
- I’m on Zoom late at night to match their morning.
- My team is trained to manage international communication like it’s second nature.Why?
Because if we’re taking on your case in Daegu, Okinawa, or Ramstein, it shouldn’t feel like you’re on a 12-hour delay. It should feel like we’re right down the street—even if we’re across the world.
And that only works if we structure our entire system around it. So that’s exactly what we’ve done.
When I Land, I Don’t Need a Tour Guide
Let’s be clear: I don’t get off the plane in Asia and fumble through maps or ask where to go.
I’ve been to these installations more times than I can count.
- I know where the courtrooms are.
- I know the prosecutors.
- I know the SJA and the Office of Special Trial Counsel (OSTC).
- And they know me.I don’t waste time getting acclimated. I don’t build in sightseeing days. I don’t take detours for Namsan Tower selfies or Okinawan beach time.
I hit the ground, get to the base, and prep for the fight.
Because that’s what my client expects. And it’s what they deserve.
This Isn’t a Detour – It’s the Main Road
A lot of civilian attorneys might take an overseas case as a one-off. Something to pad their resume. A chance to travel.
Not me.
I’ve made a career of it.
We’re not just capable of handling international cases, we’re optimized for them. From secure client communication to custom-built internal portals, everything about the Bilecki Law Group is engineered for:
- Distance
- Time zone gaps
- International travel
- Foreign courtroom familiarity
- Remote client collaborationAnd we’ve gotten so good at it, 80% (sometimes more) of our caseload is now OCONUS.
I’m Not on Vacation – This Is the Job
I’ve flown to Asia six or seven times this year alone.
Over the last 15 years—excluding COVID restrictions—I’ve averaged 8 to 10 overseas trips annually. That’s almost once a month.
It’s exhausting. It’s grueling. It’s not for everyone. But it’s what we do.
I’m not dragging my family along for a work-cation. I’m not padding trial prep with excursions. When I’m in Okinawa, Yokosuka, Osan, Daegu, or Humphreys—I’m there to win.
I check into the hotel. I review the case. I prep for court. I get it done. Then I get out and move to the next mission.
Clients Deserve a Fighter – Not a Tourist in a Suit
What separates a civilian attorney like me from others?
Simple: I specialize in this.
Other lawyers might try to cobble together an OCONUS strategy. They might book a flight, arrive groggy, and start figuring it out when they land.
I’ve already built the plan. I’ve already trained my team. I’ve already won cases on these same bases dozens of times. My clients know they’re not hiring a tourist with a law degree. They’re hiring someone who knows the terrain – literally and legally.
What About Europe?
We’ve built the foundation in Asia but now we’re expanding even more into Europe. And honestly? The time zone shift is easier. Logistics are improving. And the demand is growing fast. So while Korea and Japan have been our strongholds, we’re now seeing more and more cases out of Germany, Italy, the UK, and beyond.
And just like we did with Asia, we’re building the same muscle – so clients in Europe get the same level of service, focus, and results.
The Travel Isn’t a Burden – It’s a Blueprint
Do I love airports? No.
Do I enjoy jet lag? Absolutely not.
But have I made peace with the rhythm? 100%. It’s built into my life. Into my firm. Into our cadence. We don’t just accept the travel, we plan around it. We train for it. We leverage it. Because we know the reward.
When a service member overseas gets charged, they’re isolated. Their career is on the line. Their freedom is in question. And they feel a thousand miles from help, because they are.
Until we show up.
Final Thoughts
If you’re stationed overseas and facing charges, don’t settle. Don’t assume your only option is a JAG you’ve never met. Don’t assume civilian attorneys won’t make the trip. Don’t assume you’re stuck with a time zone delay and second-tier representation.
You’re not.
We’ve built a law firm to bring elite military defense to Asia, Europe, and anywhere the military sends its people. And we’ve done it so well, it’s not even “overseas” anymore.
It’s home turf.
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