Example Cases
Area Defense Counsel

Secretary of the Air Force Frank Kendall speaks with students and guests during the Senior Leader Orientation Course at Joint Base Andrews, Md., Nov. 18, 2024. The course provides training for newly selected brigadier generals and Senior Executive Service members. (U.S. Air Force photo by Eric Dietrich.)

High-Visibility O-6 Full Acquittal

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Joint Base Andrews, Maryland--Justice finally served in the National Capital Region (Military District of Washington), where an Air Force Colonel had been fighting for his freedom and future for years, after a bad breakup with his ex-wife. The Defense was a sight to see as the team of defense lawyers, paralegal, and defense investigator teamed … Continue reading High-Visibility O-6 Full Acquittal →

A U.S. Navy F/A-18E Super Hornet is refueled over the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility by a U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker, Sept. 22, 2020. The KC-135 delivers a global-reach aerial capability to support joint and coalition aircraft, and provide war-winning airpower throughout the USCENTCOM area of responsibility. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jason Allred.)

Wings Saved at Flying Evaluation Board

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Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, Texas--Mr. Tolin was called in to assist an operational Air Force pilot (flying the KC-135), who had been re-assigned as an Instructor Pilot (flying T-6) at Randolph. Unfortunately, this O-3 pilot did not physically do well in the T-6, and some folks in the training command believed he was malingering, because … Continue reading Wings Saved at Flying Evaluation Board →

U.S. Air Force loadmasters assigned to the 36th Airlift Squadron, Yokota Air Base, Japan, watch as bundles fly off an aircraft during Operation Christmas Drop at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, Dec. 10, 2021. Over the course of 10 days, crews airdropped donated food, clothing, educational materials, and tools to 55 islanders throughout the South-Eastern Pacific, including the Federated States of Micronesia, and the Republic of Palau. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Aubree Owens.)

Full Acquittal from Island Sexual Assault Allegations

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Andersen Air Force Base, Guam--After COVID continued trial the first go around, Mr. Tolin led an 8-person team to the full acquittal of an Air Force E-4 whose promotion to E-5 was placed on hold once the alleged victim made a report of sexual assault. The case started as a standard Department of Defense sexual … Continue reading Full Acquittal from Island Sexual Assault Allegations →

Fourteen KC-135 Stratotankers line up during a simulated alert call March 24, 2016, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. Known as the “elephant walk,” the alert call was part of an exercise, which displayed the rapid mobility capabilities and teamwork of the men and women at McConnell AFB to take flight within minutes of being notified of a mission. (U.S. Air Force photos/Airman 1st Class Christopher Thornbury.)

Rank Restored with Headquarters Waiver

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McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas--Following a hard fought administrative discharge board, resulting in probation and rehabilitation, and the ultimate retention of an NCO with medical issues resulting in PT failures, Mr. Tolin didn't settle there. After multiple PT failures in a row, the client's command followed the all-too-easy approach of progressive discipline from the menu … Continue reading Rank Restored with Headquarters Waiver →

460th Security Forces Squadron defender conducts tactical movements during a field exercise in preparation for the Defenders Challenge July 27, 2018, on Buckley Air Force Base, Colorado. Select Air Force Space Command defenders will compete against one another at Peterson Air Force Base, Colorado, and then winners will compete at Camp Bullis, Texas, for the final challenge. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Michael D. Mathews.)

Special Court-Martial Full Acquittal Drug Use Allegations

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Buckley Air Force Base, Colorado--An Air Force Senior Airman (E-4) tested positive on a unit sweep drug test of the local security forces squadron, in the middle of a long holiday. Mr. Tolin joined this E-4's detailed Area Defense Counsel to fully litigate the case, resulting in a full acquittal in less than ten minutes … Continue reading Special Court-Martial Full Acquittal Drug Use Allegations →

Fourteen KC-135 Stratotankers line up during a simulated alert call March 24, 2016, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. Known as the “elephant walk,” the alert call was part of an exercise, which displayed the rapid mobility capabilities and teamwork of the men and women at McConnell AFB to take flight within minutes of being notified of a mission. (U.S. Air Force photos/Airman 1st Class Christopher Thornbury.)

PT Failures: Probation & Rehabilitation

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McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas--Mr. Tolin came into this case as the third defense counsel for this client. This 17-year NCO had failed multiple PT tests in a row, and the only negative paperwork she had was for those failures. Her command administratively took away her E-6 stripe to teach her a lesson. She kept … Continue reading PT Failures: Probation & Rehabilitation →