Why Us

If you are looking for a military attorney, then you are facing what to you is probably the most important event happening in your life.  You need a legal team who views it that way too.  When you hire the Law Office of Natanyah Ganz your problems become our problems, no matter how big or how small.  We will communicate with you every step of the way and we will stop at nothing to preserve your rights and freedom. We consist of experienced military sex assault lawyers and experienced court-martial lawyers. 

Your dynamic team at Ganz & Bridges Law Office, LLLC includes partners Natanyah Ganz a former active duty Major JAG attorney, Mark Bridges a retired JAG Colonel and Chief Trial Judge of the Army, and of-counsel attorney Charles Kuhfahl, a retired Lieutenant Colonel JAG lawyer. This powerful law firm boasts winning results and experience in every facet of the military legal system, from prosecuting all manner of court martials, to defending hundreds of military sexual assault cases, to appealing capital murder convictions, and battling aggravated assaulted cases to victory. This team has litigated and presided over thousands of court martials. If you are in any branch of the military and seeking legal advice of any kind, you have come to the right place.  

Colonel (Ret.) Mark Bridges (Partner). Mark’s remarkable military lawyer accomplishments include:

  • Civilian Military Defense Lawyer
  • Chief Trial Judge
  • Staff Judge Advocate, 25th Infantry Division, Schofield Barracks, Hawaii
  • Acting Deputy Chief Defense Counsel, Office of Military Commissions
  • Assistant Professor, West Point
  • Senior Defense Counsel, Schofield Barracks, Hawaii
  • Chief, Criminal Law Division
  • Prosecutor and Special Assistant U.S. Attorney

Former U.S. Army Major JAG Attorney Natanyah Ganz (Partner).  Natanyah’s extensive civilian and military lawyer experience includes:

  • Civilian Military Defense Lawyer
  • Government Appellate Attorney
  • Trial Defense Counsel, Schofield Barracks, Hawaii
  • Trial Counsel (prosecutor)
  • Administrative Law Attorney
  • Large Corporate Defense Litigator

Lieutenant Colonel (Ret.) Charles Kuhfahl (Of Counsel).  His impressive military legal background includes:

  • Civilian Military Defense Lawyer
  • Two-Time Military judge
  • Chief of Trial Defense Services, Europe
  • Chief of Justice
  • Branch Chief, Defense Appellate Division
  • Defense Appellate Attorney
  • Brigade Judge Advocate
  • Trial Defense Attorney
  • Legal Assistance Attorney

This team of court martial lawyers has litigated hundreds of contested cases.

An effective defense requires knowing the system and knowing the players.  Our wide range of experience is critical for your defense:

  • Military Judge – Our perspective from the judge’s bench gives us insight into effective strategies for all stages of the military court-martial: litigating motions, effectively presenting evidence, and winning trials.
  • Appeals Attorney – Our appellate experience on both sides of the isle is not just important to fight to reverse your conviction, but also to win your court-martial before you need an appeal. 
  • Trial Attorney – Our trial defense and prosecution experience help us win court-martials because it provides us the insight to predict how the prosecutor will be attempting to prove the case against you and the ability to successfully attack that strategy.
  • Staff Judge Advocate – Our experience as the senior legal advisor to the Commanding General provides insight into best practices and strategies for advocating on your behalf to the convening authority and separation authority in many cases.
  • Brigade Judge Advocate / Chief of Justice – Our military leadership experience provides insight into what is happening with your case behind the scenes and how to effectively negotiate with the people making the ultimate decisions, which will affect the rest of your life.
  • Administrative Attorney – Our administrative law experience gives us the upper-hand compared to other criminal defense attorneys to save your career by successfully handling military investigations, officer eliminations, and administrative separations.

When you hire Ganz and Bridges Law Office you are hiring a team of military lawyers that truly cares about you, your life, your career, and your freedom, and our track record of successful results in difficult cases supports this.  Contact us today to speak with one of our military lawyers who will provide you a free and confidential case consultation. Our military lawyers are located in Hawaii and Georgia, but are available to assist service members and veterans across the globe.