Tipon Law Firm

Tipon Law Firm World-Class Military Defense Lawyers
The Tipon Law Firm will take every step for a complete victory He also represents clients before military appellate courts.

Noel Tipon is an international criminal defense lawyer who focuses on defending military service members against felony-level charges under the UCMJ and in state court. He has a Bachelor of Science in History from the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) and received a Juris Doctorate from Golden Gate University School of Law in San Francisco, California. Mr. Tipon has lectured at the Nati

onal Association of Criminal Defense Attorneys (NACDL) 2017 Annual Defending S*x Crimes Conference in Las Vegas, Nevada. His presentation, Defending a Military Client Charged With S*xual Assault, was a “from the trenches” approach to winning sexual assault trials in military courts. He is the co-host of The Tipon Report, a grassroots radio program that tackles contemporary legal issues in Hawaii that broadcasts on KNDI 1270 AM radio every Thursday morning at 7:30 AM. In addition to his radio show, in February 2015, Mr. Tipon was featured on a full-length documentary entitled The Last Line of Defense, which aired nationally on The Bio Channel. In March 2014, he took part in Forbes Magazine’s “America’s PremierExperts Presents: Forecasts & Strategies for the New Year and Beyond.” Later that year he was featured on “Times Square Today,” filmed live in New York City. He has also been recognized by The National Trial Lawyers Association as one of the Top 100 Trial Lawyers in the Nation. Tipon is a veteran United States Marine Corps Judge Advocate. In 2004 and 2005, he deployed with the 1st Marine Expeditionary Force and 11th MEU to Fallujah, Iraq. In addition to his combat deployment, Mr. Tipon served as a military defense attorney in Twentynine Palms, CA, as an appellate attorney with the Navy-Marine Corps Appellate Defense Division in Washington, D.C. and again as a defense counsel at Marine Corps Base Hawaii. Tipon received an Honorable discharge from the Marine Corps and is licensed to practice law in Hawaii, California, the Court of Appeals of the Armed Forces and in all military courts. He has two sons and in his spare time enjoys surfing, playing softball and spending time with his family.

Both on-duty and off-duty behavior can face scrutiny.
06/19/2026

Both on-duty and off-duty behavior can face scrutiny.

Insights on conduct allegations.

A relief for cause can change a military career overnight. Find out what it means and what can be done.
05/18/2026

A relief for cause can change a military career overnight. Find out what it means and what can be done.

The facts matter.

An assult charge could end a military career.
04/24/2026

An assult charge could end a military career.

Can military prosecute assaults?

Court-martial convictions can be reviewed through a military appeals process.
03/23/2026

Court-martial convictions can be reviewed through a military appeals process.

Service courts review convictions.

Even without conviction, a DUI can affect a service record.
02/06/2026

Even without conviction, a DUI can affect a service record.

Are discharge proceedings likely?

Aggravated assault charges carry life-altering consequences.
01/21/2026

Aggravated assault charges carry life-altering consequences.

Navigate the legal path.

An assault charge can impact a military career but it does not mean someone is guilty.
12/23/2025

An assault charge can impact a military career but it does not mean someone is guilty.

Accusations don't equal guilt.

Allegations in military settings carry unique consequences.
11/22/2025

Allegations in military settings carry unique consequences.

Effective steps for defense.

How does a reprimand impact military career?
10/23/2025

How does a reprimand impact military career?

Defending against administrative action.

Court-martials can follow service members into civilian life. Can anything be done?
09/24/2025

Court-martials can follow service members into civilian life. Can anything be done?

When veterans face hiring challenges.

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