Gonzalez & Waddington, LLC is a globally recognized military defense law firm specializing in court-martial cases and UCMJ violations across all branches of the U.S. Armed Forces. With over twenty years of experience, the firm stands out for its aggressive representation in high-stakes military justice proceedings, particularly in complex cases involving sexual assault, war crimes, and other serious allegations under the Uniform Code of Military Justice.
The firm’s partners, Michael Waddington and Alexandra Gonzalez-Waddington, bring extensive expertise from handling some of the most high-profile military cases stemming from the “War on Sexual Assault” and the “War on Terror.” They are regularly featured in major media outlets and are authors of best-selling books on military law and cross-examination techniques. Their practice is dedicated to service members worldwide—from enlisted personnel to officers—facing investigations, administrative actions, or court-martial proceedings.
Services Offered
- Court-martial defense
- UCMJ defense
- Military criminal defense
- Military administrative actions
- Non-judicial punishment (Article 15) defense
- Administrative separation boards
- Show cause boards
- Board of inquiry
- Officer elimination boards
- Officer separation boards
- Military investigations defense (NCIS, CID, OSI, CGIS)
- Defense against letters of reprimand
- Defense against memorandums of concern
- Involuntary administrative separations
- Demotion / reduction in rank defense
- Sexual assault defense (Article 120, 120b, 120c UCMJ)
- Defense against false sexual assault accusations
- Military sexual harassment defense
- Violent crimes defense (murder, manslaughter, assault, domestic violence, stalking)
- Property and financial fraud defense
- Controlled substances offenses defense
- Integrity and truth-related offenses defense (false statements, perjury, obstruction)
- Military conduct offenses defense (insubordination, conduct unbecoming, fraternization)
- Cyber and misconduct defense (child pornography, computer crimes, revenge porn, voyeurism)
- War crimes defense
- White-collar crime defense
- Pre-charge investigation defense
- Article 32 hearing defense
- Appeals of military convictions
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The firm serves clients across all military branches—Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines, Space Force, and Coast Guard—at installations worldwide, including combat zones. Both partners are seasoned litigators and mediators, with Alexandra Gonzalez-Waddington also registered as a mediator in Georgia. Their proven results include case dismissals, acquittals, and favorable resolutions in some of the military’s most challenging legal environments.
