EXHIBIT 23









            CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM


We consent to the incorporation by reference in this Registration Statement of
CEL-SCI Corporation on Form S-8 of our reports dated December 15, 2003,
appearing in the Annual Report on Form 10-K/A of CEL-SCI Corporation for the
year ended September 30, 2003 and to the reference to us under the heading
"Experts" in the Prospectus, which is part of this Registration Statement.



McLean, Virginia

July 1, 2004








                              CONSENT OF ATTORNEYS


      Reference is made to the Registration Statement of CEL-SCI Corporation on
Form S-8 whereby the Company proposes to sell 7,500,000 shares of the Company's
Common Stock. Reference is also made to Exhibit 5 included in the Registration
Statement relating to the validity of the securities proposed to be issued and
sold.

      We hereby consent to the use of our opinion concerning the validity of the
securities proposed to be issued and sold.


                                Very Truly Yours,

                                HART & TRINEN, L.L.P.



                                By /s/ William T. Hart
                                   William T. Hart


Denver, Colorado
June 25, 2004