Josh Warner
Associate
Josh is a zealous and diligent advocate who remains calm under pressure. He has represented many individuals in high stakes matters involving significant legal exposure. No matter the issue, Josh brings his experience in the military, government, and litigation to find a solution that meets your goals. You can rest assured that Josh will thoroughly research the issues and fiercely advocate for you.
Before joining Terrazas, Josh served as an Active Duty Army Judge Advocate (military lawyer). He represented Soldiers facing criminal charges, administrative hearings, and federal investigations. He also advised senior military commanders and decision makers within the federal government on a wide array of legal issues, including national security law, international treaties, law of armed conflict, constitutional law, labor and employment law, government information practices, fiscal law, and administrative law.
Prior to becoming a lawyer, Josh served honorably as an armor officer, infantryman, and logistician in the U.S. Army. He is a graduate of the distinguished Army Reconnaissance Course and has deployed in support of Operation Inherent Resolve and Operation Spartan Shield, in addition to serving in Germany and Korea.
Josh continues his service as a Judge Advocate in the U.S. Army Reserves Trial
Defense Service, where he defends Soldiers as a military public defender.
Education and Experience
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J.D., Concentration in Trial Advocacy and Dispute Resolution, University of Illinois
Chicago School of Law -
B.S., Political Science, Liberty University, magna cum laude
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Captain, Judge Advocate, United States Army, 2021- Current (Reserves)
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Graduate – The Judge Advocate General’s Legal Center and School, Federal
Contracting Law Course, U.S. Army Armor School, U.S. Army Logistics University,
Army Reconnaissance Course, U.S. Army Infantry School -
Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information Clearance (Active)
Bar Admissions
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Illinois, 2021 (Active)
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Texas, 2025 (Active)
Court Admissions
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Illinois and Texas
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Courts-Martial
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All U.S. District Courts in Texas
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U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit
Honors
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Graduate, Intermediate Trial Advocacy Course, The Judge Advocate General’s
Legal Center and School -
Superior Trial Advocate, U.S. v. Archer Mock Court-Martial Competition, The
Judge Advocate General’s Legal Center and School -
Team Quarterfinalist, 33rd Annual August A. Rendigs, Jr. National Products
Liability Moot Court Competition -
Quarterfinalist (130 competitors), Herzog Moot Court Competition, University of
Illinois Chicago School of Law
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Representative Cases
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Defended 28 Soldiers in federal administrative hearings (separation boards) as first chair
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Represented six Soldiers in federal criminal trials (courts martial) as first chair
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Successfully negotiated the dismissal of felony fraud charges against a Soldier
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Obtained an acquittal as second chair for a Soldier charged with domestic violence felonies
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Professional Activities and Memberships
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Judge Advocate Association
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Veterans of Foreign Wars