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Timothy J. Bilecki is the Managing Attorney at Bilecki Law Group, PLLC. Bilecki Law Group is a Tampa, Florida based lawfirm which focuses on defending military service members facing serious court martial cases around the world.
Mr. Bilecki received his Bachelor of Science in Finance from Boston College, a Juris Doctorate from the University of Miami School of Law, and his Masters in Business Administration (MBA) from the Babson College, F.W. Olin Graduate School of Business in Boston. He has also completed the highly competitive Goldman Sach’s 10,000 Small Businesses Program.
Mr. Bilecki’s closing arguments at trial were featured in the 2018 book Kick-Ass Closings: A guide to giving the best closing argument of your life. His cross-examinations have been featured in the National Association of Criminal Defense Attorneys (NACDL) 2017 book Pattern Cross-Examination For Sexual Assault Cases: A trial strategy and resource guide. He is an "A group" graduate of the prestigious National Criminal Defense College; a lifetime member of NACDL; and his cases have been featured on various national and international media outlets, including CNN, Fox News and USA Today. He has also advised the production team for the National Geographic Channel documentary Drugs, Inc. on the episode entitled “Hawaiian Ice.”
Mr. Bilecki is a veteran of the U.S. Army JAG Corps. His first duty assignment in the military was at Fort Hood, Texas where he served as a military defense counsel. He was then stationed in Honolulu, HI and served as a Special Assistant United States Attorney and later as an International Law Attorney focusing on the Asia-Pacific Theater. Finally, he concluded his military career and with a two-year tour in Seoul, Korea as the Senior Defense Counsel for the Army in Asia. During his military career, Mr. Bilecki has performed duties in Iraq, the Philippines, South East Asia and Southern Africa.
After receiving an Honorable discharge from the Army in 2010, he has been in private practive as a civilian defense counsel.
Mr. Bilecki is licensed to practice law in Hawaii, Florida and in all military courts.
He is married, has two sons, one daughter and enjoys international travel, auto racing and spending time with his family.
| Timothy James Bilecki: | Member at The Bilecki Law Group, PLLC |
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601 S. Harbour Island Blvd Suite 109 Tampa, FL 33602 |
| Website: | www.bileckilawgroup.com |
| Phone: | 813-669-3500 |
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Bilecki Law Group, PLLC
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Timothy Bilecki is the Managing Attorney at Bilecki Law Group, PLLC, a Tampa, Florida based law firm which defends US Military service members facing criminal charges and adverse administrative matters under the UCMJ. We WIN jury trials!
| Association name | Position name | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Sports Car Club of America | Member | N/A |
| Florida Bar | Member | N/A |
| Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals | Member | N/A |
| Court of Appeals for Armed Forces | Member | N/A |
| National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers | Member | N/A |
| National Criminal Defense College | Attendant | N/A |
| National Criminal Defense College | Attendant | 2010 - 1900 |
| National Academy of Best Selling Authors | Member | N/A |
| National Academy of Best Selling Authors | Member | 2013 - 1900 |
| National Academy of Experts, Writers and Speakers | Member | 2014 - 1900 |
| National Academy of Experts, Writers and Speakers | Member | N/A |
| Hawaii State Bar Association | Member | N/A |
| Worldwide Registry of Executives & Professionals | Lifetime Member | N/A |
| Hawaii State Bar Association | Member | 2015 - 1900 |
| Worldwide Registry of Executives & Professionals | Lifetime Member | 2015 - 1900 |
| Award name | Grantor | Date granted |
|---|---|---|
| Top Rated Attorney | Avvo | 2021 |
| Top Rated Attorney | Avvo | 2020 |
| Top Rated Attorney | Avvo | 2019 |
| 10 Best for Client Satisfaction | American Institute of Criminal Law Attorneys | 2019 |
| Top Rated Attorney | Avvo | 2018 |
| America's Most Honored Professionals | American Registry | 2018 |
| Top Rated Attorney | Avvo | 2017 |
| Top Rated Attorney | Avvo | 2016 |
| Top 100 Lawyers | American Society of Legal Advocates | 2016 |
| Top 100 Trial Lawyers | National Trial Lawyers Association | 2015 |
| EXPY - Commemorative Award | National Academy of Experts, Writers and Speakers | 2014 |
| Top 100 Trial Lawyers | National Trial Lawyers Association | 2014 |
| Top 40 under 40 | National Trial Lawyers Association | 2014 |
| Top 10 Under 40 Attorney Award | National Association of Criminal Defense Attorneys | 2013 |
| Quilt Award - Commemorative Award | National Academy of Best Selling Authors | 2013 |
| Top 40 under 40 | National Trial Lawyers Association | 2012 |
| Meritorious Service Medal | US Army Trial Defense Service | 2010 |
| Meritorious Service Medal | US Army Pacific | 2008 |
| Overseas Service Ribbon | US Army | 2008 |
| Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal | US Army | 2008 |
| Joint Service Achievement Medal | Joint Task Force - Balikatan, Philippines | 2008 |
| Army Superior Unit Award | US Army Trial Defense Service | 2005 |
| Global War on Terrorism Service Medal | US Army | 2005 |
| Army Commendation Medal | US Army Trial Defense Service | 2005 |
| Army Service Ribbon | US Army | 2003 |
| School name | Degree | Graduated |
|---|---|---|
| Boston College | BS | 1999 |
| University of Miami School of Law | JD - Juris Doctor | 2002 |
| Judge Advocate General's School, U.S. Army | OBC | 2003 |
| Judge Advocate General's School, U.S. Army - Criminal Law Advocacy Course | 2004 | |
| Judge Advocate General's School, U.S. Army - International Law Course | N/A | 2005 |
| Judge Advocate General's School, U.S. Army - International Law Course | 2005 | |
| National Criminal Defense College | 2010 | |
| National Criminal Defense College | N/A | 2010 |
| NACDL Seminar Defending the Unthinkable: Zealous Advocacy in Sexual Assault and Child Victims Cases | N/A | 2013 |
| NACDL Seminar Defending the Unthinkable: Zealous Advocacy in Sexual Assault and Child Victims Cases | 2013 | |
| Babson College | Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses Program | 2018 |
| Babson College | MBA - Master of Business Administration | 2021 |
| Case name | Outcome |
|---|---|
| U.S. v. Air Force E-6 -Yakoda Air Base, Japan - Aug 2011 | NO DISCHARGE |
| U.S. v. Army E-7 - Deagu, Korea - September 2011 | RAPE CHARGES DROPPED |
| U.S. v. Army E-7 - Schofield Barracks, Hawaii - October 2011 | CLIENT NEVER CHARGED |
| U.S. v. Army O-3 - Camp Casey, Korea - Sept 2011 | CLIENT NEVER CHARGED |
| U.S. v. Marine Corps E-3 - Kaneohe Bay, Hawaii - June 2011 | NO CONVICTION, HONORABLE DISCHARGE |
| U.S. v. Marine Corps E-4 - Kaneohe Bay, Hawaii - Sept 2011 | NO FEDERAL CONVICTION |
| U.S. v. Marine E-3 - Camp Foster, Okinawa, Japan - Sept 2011 | CHARGES DROPPED |
| U.S. v. Marine E-4 - MCAS Iwakuni, Japan - Oct 2011 | NOT GUILTY |
| U.S. v. Marine E-4 – Kaneohe Bay, Hawaii - October 2011 | NOT GUILTY |
| United States v Marine E-4 | Time Served |
| United States v. Air Force E-7 | Retirement Saved |
| United States v. Army E-4 | FULL ACQUITTAL |
| United States v. Army E-5 | Full Acquittal |
| United States v. Army E-6 | Client not charged at CM |
| United States v. Army E-8 | No Federal Conviction |
| United States v. E-1 | All Charges Dismissed |
| United States v. E-1 | Charges Dismissed due to Speedy Trial Motion |
| United States v. E-2 | All Charges Dismissed |
| United States v. E-2 | Charges Dismissed |
| United States v. E-3 | All Charges Dismissed |
| United States v. E-3 | GCM reduced to Summary Court Martial |
| United States v. E-3 | NG Agg Assault, NG D&D, G LIO Simple Asslt, |
| United States v. E-3 | Spice Order declared unlawful - Charges Dismissed |
| United States v. E-3 | Charges Reduced to Special Court Martial |
| United States v. E-3 | All Charges Dismissed |
| United States v. E-3 | Favorable Pre-Trial Agreement |
| United States v. E-3 | Full Acquittal |
| United States v. E-4 | All sexual assault / rape charges dismissed |
| United States v. E-4 | Charges Not Preferred |
| United States v. E-4 | Charges Dismissed |
| United States v. E-4 | All Charges Dismissed |
| United States v. E-4 | No Jail Time |
| United States v. E-4 | Honorably Discharged |
| United States v. E-5 | Full Acquittal |
| United States v. E-5 | Charges Not Preferred |
| United States v. E-5 | All Charges Dismissed |
| United States v. E-5 | Charged Dismissed |
| United States v. E-5 | Confinement Cap of 6 Months |
| United States v. E-5 | All Charges Dismissed |
| United States v. E-5 | No Charges Preferred |
| United States v. E-5 | Charges Not Preferred |
| United States v. E-5 | Not Guilty of all charges and specifications except a portion of the Family Separation Allowance charge |
| United States v. E-5 | Charges Reduced to Special Court Martial |
| United States v. E-6 | All BAH fraud charges were withdrawn and dismissed by the government. The client was found not guilty of all remaining charges except the violation of the lawful order |
| United States v. E-6 | No Charges Preferred |
| United States v. E-6 | No Charges Preferred |
| United States v. E-6 | Prosecution Declined to Prosecute |
| United States v. E-6 | Charges Dismissed |
| United States v. E-6 | Full Acquittal |
| United States v. E-6 | NOT GUILTY |
| United States v. E-6 | G Agg Sexual Assault, NG Burglary |
| United States v. E-6 | Retained on Active Duty |
| United States v. E-6 | Charges not preferred |
| United States v. E-6 | All Charges Dismissed |
| United States v. E-6 | All Charges Dismissed |
| United States v. E-6 | Prosecution Declined to Prosecute |
| United States v. E-7 | Prosecution Declined to Prosecute |
| United States v. E-7 | NOT GUILTY |
| United States v. E-9 | Charges not preferred |
| United States v. E-9 CSM | Prosecution Declined to Prosecute |
| United States v. E-9 CSM | NOT GUILTY of All Charges except LIO of Frat |
| United States v. Marine E-5 | Favorable Pre-Trial Agreement |
| United States v. Marine E-8 | Retirement Saved |
| United States v. O-3 | GCM reduced to Art 15, No conviction, No jail |
| United States v. O-3 | NG Larceny, G negligent dereliction of duty |
| United States v. O-3(P) | Charges Not Preferred |
| Untied States v. E-6 | Charges Not Preferred |
| US v. Air Force E-3 | Result: Not Guilty of All Serious Charges, Guilty of Shoplifting one Polo Shirt. Sentenced to a Reprimand, One Grade Reduction and a $119 fine. No Punitive Discharge. |
| US v. Army E-4 | Result: Sexual Assault Charges Resolved with a Letter of Reprimand. No Sexual Offender Registration. |
| US v. Army E-4 | Result: Sexual Assault Charges Resolved with a Letter of Reprimand. No Sexual Offender Registration. |
| US v. Army E-4 | FULL ACQUITTAL |
| US v. Army E-4 | Result: Full acquittal, Not Guilty of All Charges and Specifications |
| US v. Army E-5 | FULL ACQUITTAL |
| US v. Army E-5 - Yongsan, Korea | Chapter 10 in Sexual Assault Charges Approved the Day Before Trial. No Federal Conviction. No Sexual Offender Registration. |
| US v. Army E-6 | Result: All Charges Dismissed Days Prior to Trial. No Federal Conviction. Retained at Separation Board |
| US v. Army E-6 | FULL ACQUITTAL |
| US v. Army E-8 | Result: 6 Years Confinement and Dishonorable Discharge. |
| US v. Army E-8 | FULL ACQUITTAL |
| US v. Army O-3 | Result: Honorable Discharge. No Federal Conviction |
| US v. Army O-4 - Nov 2011 | Charges Dropped |
| US v. Army O-5 | Result: General Officer Letter of Reprimand (GOMOR) for Officer Sexual Assault Allegation |
| US v. Marine Corps E-3 | Result: Sentenced to 150 Days Confinement, Reduction to E-1, and a Bad Conduct Discharge. No Sex Offender Registration. |
| US v. Marine Corps E-3 | Result: Not Guilty of Sexual Assault, Guilty of Forcible Oral Sodomy, 1 year Confinement and Bad Conduct Discharge |
| US v. Marine Corps E-3 | Result: Government Sought 20 Years and a DD, sentenced to 24 months and a BCD |
| US v. Navy E-3 | Result: Client Not Criminally Charged. No Federal Conviction. |
| US v. Navy E-3 | RESULT: Sexual Assault Resolved at a Summary Court Martial. No Federal Conviction. No Sex Offender Registration |
| US v. Navy E-5 | Result: No Criminal Charges, Separated at Administrative Separation Board. |
| US v. Navy E-8 | Results: Less than 4 Months Confinement, No Punitive Discharge. Multi-million Dollar Retirement Saved. |
| State | Number | Status | Acquired | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HI | Active | 2015 | 11/13/2021 | |
| FL | 609420 | Member in Good Standing | 2002 | 09/15/2021 |
| Publication name | Title | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Celebrity Press | Dare to Succeed | 2013 |
| Conference name | Title | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Global Business Leader Summit | Critical Decision Making | 2019 |
| Business of Broadway | Guilty until proven innocent | 2019 |
| Expy Awards - 2014 | X-Talk | 2014 |
| Trial Defense Service Regional Training | Cross Examination and Law Enforcement | 2010 |
| Trial Defense Service, Pacific Rim Regional Training | Effective Cross-Examination | 2009 |
| State of Hawaii Public Health Emergency Symposium | Federal Law and the Military - Disaster Response | 2007 |
| Title | Company name | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Law Clerk | Greater Boston Legal Services | 1995 - 1995 |
| Consultant | Nationwide Paging, Inc. | 1995 - 1999 |
| Law Clerk | Hirschhorn & Bieber | 1999 - 2000 |
| Law Clerk | The Law Office of Michael Mirer, P.A. | 2000 - 2002 |
| Senior Defense Counsel | United States Army Trial Defense Service, Pacific Rim | 2003 - 2010 |
| Senior Defense Counsel | United States Army Trial Defense Service, Pacific Rim | 2003 - 2010 |
| Special Assistant United States Attorney | U.S. Attorney's Office | 2005 - 2006 |
| Special Assistant United States Attorney | U.S. Attorney's Office | 2005 - 2006 |
| Partner | The Bilecki Law Group, LLLC | 2010 - 2014 |
| Partner | The Bilecki Law Group, LLLC | 2010 - 2014 |
| Managing Partner | Bilecki & Tipon, LLLC | 2014 - 2021 |
| Managing Attorney | The Bilecki Law Group, LLLC | 2021 - 1900 |
| Managing Attorney | The Bilecki Law Group, LLLC | N/A |
