Carl Marrone

Director of Litigation

Former Army Judge Advocate, Military Prosecutor, Military Defense Counsel, Special Assistant United States Attorney, and Los Angeles County Prosecutor

Few attorneys have spent their careers investigating, prosecuting, defending, and evaluating government cases from as many perspectives as Carl Marrone.

Before joining National Security Law Firm, Carl served as an Army Judge Advocate, military prosecutor, military defense counsel, Special Assistant United States Attorney, and Deputy District Attorney for Los Angeles County, one of the largest prosecutorial agencies in the United States. Throughout his career, he has handled matters ranging from military justice cases and federal prosecutions to serious felony offenses, domestic violence allegations, sexual assault cases, DUI matters, and homicide prosecutions.

Carl’s experience gives him unique insight into how government investigations are conducted, how prosecutors evaluate cases, how commanders and decision-makers assess credibility, and how allegations evolve into actions that can threaten a person’s career, reputation, security clearance, military service, or freedom. Having represented both the government and individuals facing serious allegations, he understands not only how cases are built, but where they are vulnerable.

CClients turn to Carl when the stakes are high because he understands how government cases are built, how allegations are evaluated, and how decision-makers assess evidence, credibility, and risk. Whether the matter involves military justice, security clearance concerns, federal employment issues, administrative actions, investigations, or criminal allegations, he understands how evidence is evaluated, how risk is assessed, and what strategies are most effective in protecting a client’s future.

Carl continues to serve as a Major in the United States Army Reserve Judge Advocate General’s Corps.

Jurisdictions Admitted: California, Hawaii. Represents clients nationwide in federal administrative, military, security clearance, and national security matters.

Education: J.D., Loyola Law School; M.A., Criminology and Criminal Justice, University of Maryland; B.A., Claremont McKenna College.