A Guide for Service Members and Families
Located at the Naval Support Activity (NSA) Northwest Annex in Chesapeake, Virginia, the Naval Consolidated Brig Chesapeake (NAVCONBRIG Chesapeake) serves as a critical Level I and II military confinement facility. This regional installation consolidates detention operations for the U.S. Navy, Marine Corps, and Coast Guard personnel across the East Coast, though it may also house members of the Army and Air Force depending on regional requirements. 
Mission and Purpose
The Chesapeake Brig is more than just a place of confinement. Its primary mission is to ensure the security, good order, and discipline of both pre-trial and post-trial prisoners. The facility’s goals include:
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Safety and Human Dignity: Providing a secure environment that adheres to strict Department of Defense standards.
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Rehabilitation: Offering programs like vocational training, academic education, substance abuse counseling, and military training to prepare individuals for a return to honorable service or a productive transition to civilian life.
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Evaluation: Identifying service members who have earned the right to restoration to duty.
Who is Incarcerated at the Chesapeake Brig?
The facility houses male and female service members from all branches of the Department of Defense. This includes:
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Pre-Trial Detainees: Individuals awaiting a court-martial.
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Post-Trial Prisoners: Service members who have been convicted and are serving sentences for offenses ranging from administrative violations to serious crimes under the Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ).
When the Stakes are High: Professional Advocacy for Your Appeal
If you or a loved one is currently incarcerated at the Chesapeake Brig, the road to freedom often leads through the Courts-Martial Appeals process. This is where an experienced legal advocate becomes your most vital asset.
Attorney Peter Kageleiry, Jr.: A Specialist in Military Appeals
Attorney Peter Kageleiry, Jr. is a retired Lieutenant Colonel and former JAG who brings over 25 years of military law experience to every case. Having served as the Deputy Chief of the U.S. Army Defense Appellate Division, he has a profound understanding of how to dismantle a conviction or secure sentence relief.
His unique background as both a former line officer (82nd Airborne Division) and a senior appellate defender allows him to view cases from every angle—prosecution, defense, and the command’s perspective.
Proven Success in Military Courts
Attorney Kageleiry’s track record includes representing service members before the Service Courts of Criminal Appeals and the Court of Appeals for the Armed Forces (CAAF). His notable appellate successes include:
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Overturning Convictions: Successfully arguing cases where constitutional rights, such as the right to an attorney or protections against suggestive identifications, were violated.
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Sentence Reductions: Compelling the court to reduce lengthy confinement periods through aggressive clemency and legal arguments.
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Suppression of Evidence: Winning arguments to exclude illegally obtained statements or evidence from trial.
Whether you are facing charges related to sexual assault, fraud, drug offenses, or combat-related incidents, Peter Kageleiry, Jr. provides the agressive. experienced defense necessary to fight for your rights and your future.
If your loved one is incarcerated at the Chesapeake Brig and need to appeal their sentence, contact us today at +(757) 504-2815 or fill out our contact form.
