YOUNG MARINE WITH EXTENDED UA AVOIDS OTH

Young Marine with Extended UA avoids OTH

I had almost given up hope on my chances of staying in the Marine Corps, being able to finish out my contract, and leaving with an honorable discharge given my circumstances. Colonel William C. (Bill) Meili went above and beyond working my case. He successfully fought an almost certain administrative separation, after my nearly 14 month Unauthorized Absence (UA), which was terminated by apprehension. But he also saw to it that my court-martial charges were withdrawn, and that my NJP protected and preserved my rank. He explained and mitigated my circumstances fully, personally meeting with my commanders several times in order to fully explain the facts of my case. If it had not been for Colonel Meili I would have been processed out with an other than honorable (OTH) discharge. Without Colonel Meili's expert assistance I would not be in the position I find myself in today.... And for that I have the utmost respect for him and his abilities as a military defense attorney.

— WJ

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