D (Anonymous)

He and his legal team saved my life

I was falsely accused of sexual assault months after having a consensual encounter with another servicemember. My command thought I was guilty from the beginning. When I received that charge sheet that was two pages long, I thought my life was over. I had an exemplary career and never been in trouble in my life. I was referred to Mr. Bilecki and it was easily the best decision I ever made in my life. Right from the first phone call he knew I was innocent and he said he was ready to fight. When I went to my first legal appointment and the defense office asked who my civilian lawyer was I said Tim Bilecki, and they immediately knew that I would be ok. He and my military counsel went over the evidence and knew from the start that I was falsely accused. The biggest mistake that I made was making a statement to NCIS without a lawyer present. If you are reading this “DON”T EVER MAKE A STATEMENT TO NCIS OR ANYONE ELSE WITHOUT A LAWYER PRESENT. THEY AND YOUR COMMAND THINK YOU ARE GUILTY AND THEY DO NOT CARE ABOUT YOUR SIDE OF THE STORY!!!! At the hearing the alleged victim didn’t even show up and I think it was because she knew she was going to get destroyed by my legal team. She previously made a false accusation before and the Mr. Bilecki and my military counsel was not afraid to expose this liar. The best part of the hearing was when Mr. Bilecki went to the prosecution and said he’s the Gordon Ramsay of lawyering. I think the prosecution knew that their case was lost. If it wasn’t for Mr. Bilecki and my military defense team, I wouldn’t be writing this letter. I am home with my family and have a wonderful job and it’s all thanks to them. It does make me sad that the alleged victim gets to stay in the military after multiple false allegations but I’m happy I’m not in prison. I’m forever grateful to Mr. Bilecki, Mr. Easterbrooks, Ms. Clayton, and Mr. Castro for everything. Continue to defend the ones that defend this nation.