CPT Cesar Vargas

CPT Cesar Vargas is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Law and Philosophy at the United States Military Academy, West Point, where he teaches Constitutional and Military Law (LW403). He is also a Judge Advocate in the United States Army.

CPT Vargas began his military career as an enlisted Soldier in the U.S. Army Reserve, serving as a Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear (CBRN) Specialist. While in the Reserve, he practiced law in the civilian sector. He served as Legislative Director in the New York City Council, where he drafted and reviewed complex legislation impacting various sectors across the city. He was later appointed General Counsel for the New York City Mayor’s Office of Immigration Affairs, advising senior officials at the city, state, and federal levels on immigration law. He also provided pro bono legal assistance to service members navigating the naturalization process.

CPT Vargas transitioned to active duty and was commissioned as a Judge Advocate. Before joining the faculty at West Point, he served in several key roles at the Office of the Staff Judge Advocate, Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri, including Chief of the Legal Assistance Office, Special Assistant United States Attorney, and Trial Counsel. He also served as a Field Screening Officer for the Judge Advocate Recruiting Office.