Peter D. Galindez

CAPT Peter D. Galindez, JAGC, USN, serves as an Assistant Professor and holds multiple military and legal roles within the U.S. Naval Justice System. He is affiliated with the Naval Justice School at the U.S. Naval War College, where he taught in the Civil Law Department and Administrative Law Division. His career spans over two decades in military legal roles, including trial counsel, legal officer aboard naval vessels, and instructor.

Education: BA in Economics from Yale University (1991), JD from Touro Law Center (1995). His legal career began with commission into the JAG Corps via the Student Program (1995).

Research interests focus on military law, administrative law, and national security legal frameworks. His service includes postings at NLSO Yokosuka, USS John C. Stennis, Naval Justice School, and leadership roles in the Office of the Judge Advocate General (OJAG). He later served as Force Judge Advocate and SJA for the Navy Warfare Development Center until 2023.

Awards include the Legion of Merit (3×), Meritorious Service Medal (3×), and multiple commendations for service excellence. His career emphasizes operational legal support, policy development, and military justice.