April Proffitt McCroskey

Respected law professional that analyzes complex legal issues, formulates legal arguments and provides sound advice on military topics. Adept at navigating each of the branches of the military, leveraging resources, and communicating with clients. Thorough understanding of military regulations.

• Captain in the Army Judge Advocate General Corps, Criminal Appellate Court of the Armed Forces, Washington D.C., Full-time, 40, $80,000, 12/05/2023, Regional Special Victims’ Counsel. First National Guard Judge Advocate to argue in front of CAAF. Researched the Uniform Code of Military Justice 513 and wrote legal briefs that were filed with the court. Participated in mock oral arguments in front of Marine and Navy JAGs to prepare for oral argument.
• Captain in the Army Judge Advocate General Corps, National Guard Bureau, Office of the General Counsel, Arlington, VA, Full-time, 40, $80,000, 06/2019, Present, Regional Special Victims’ Counsel. Specialized training to provide zealous and independent legal representation to Air and Army survivors of sexual assault. Represent clients in OSI, OCI, CID, and NCIS interviews. Participate in administrative boards and general court martials while preserving victims' rights. Argue the Uniform Code for Military Justice at numerous general court martials. Advocate to commanders and leadership for victims' rights. Provide trainings to SARCs, VAs, and Commanders on the SVC program and Victims’ rights.
• Captain in the Army Judge Advocate General Corps, Defense Institute of International Legal Studies, Varna, Bulgaria, Full-time, 40, $80,000, 01/2023, Assisted with briefings to Bulgarian Navy officers on International Humanitarian Law and Human Rights Seminar. Specifically, taught two blocks of instruction, Sexual Harassment & Assault: The U.S. Military Response and Gender Violence & Human Trafficking in International Law. Met with representatives from the U.S. Embassy and the Bulgarian Navy.
• First Lieutenant in the Army Judge Advocate General Corps, Tennessee Army National Guard, Nashville, TN, Part-time, 20, $20,000, 12/2016, 06/2019, Trial Defense Services (TDS). Deliver mission-focused legal services to Commanders, Service Members and qualified dependents of the Tennessee National Guard in accordance with law and regulations. Delivered legal briefs at SRPs and multiple Yellow-Ribbon Ceremonies. Excelled in providing representation to clients and ensured retention by winning each case.

• 2018 and 2019 Attorney for Justice, Pro Bono Service Award Recipient
• Knoxville Bar Association, Member of CLE Committee
• Autism Society of East Tennessee Board of Directors, Vice-President
• Legal Aid of East Tennessee Volunteer and Pro Bono/Reduced Rate Attorney
• Blount County Bar Association, Member
• Loudon County Bar Association, Member
• Tennessee Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, Member
• City of Lenoir City Judge, Past-Substitute Judge
• City of Lenoir City Attorney, Past-Substitute City Attorney
• The United States District Court Eastern District of Tennessee, Licensed to Practice
• Daughters of the American Revolution, Chapter Regent, 1st Vice Regent and Flag Committee Chair
• GFWC of TN Ossoli Circle, Member
• United States Navy-Marine Corps Court of Criminal Appeals, Licensed to Practice
• Criminal Appellate Court of the Armed Forces, Licensed to Practice

• Joint Service Achievement Medal
• NG Special Victims’ Counsel Outstanding Service Award
• Army Commendation Medal
• Army Service Ribbon
• National Defense Service Ribbon

• Child Certification and Domestic Violence Course, Charlottesville, VA, 07/2021
• Judge Advocate Officer Advanced Course, Phase II, Charlottesville, VA, 12/2020
• Judge Advocate Officer Advanced Course, Phase I, Charlottesville, VA, 09/2020
• Special Victims’ Counsel Certification Course, Charlottesville, VA, 02/2019
• Procurement Fraud Advisors Course, Charlottesville, VA, 05/2018
• Judge Advocate Tactical Staff Officer Course, Charlottesville, VA, 06/2018
• Defense Counsel Trial Defense Service Course, Arlington, VA, 10/2017
• Judge Advocate Officer Basic Course, Charlottesville, VA, 09/2017
• Officer Direct Commission Course, Ft. Benning, GA, 06/2017