Gonzalez & Waddington, LLC - Weston, FL

Worldwide Court-Martial and Military Criminal Defense from Weston

When service members face criminal investigations, court-martial charges, or career-ending administrative actions, the military justice system can feel overwhelming. Headquartered on Bell Tower Lane in Weston, Florida, Gonzalez & Waddington, LLC provides elite civilian defense representation for military personnel stationed across the United States, Europe, Asia, and the Middle East. Founding partners Michael Waddington and Alexandra Gonzalez-Waddington have combined over four decades of courtroom experience, defending service members against the full weight of military prosecutors and federal investigators. Unlike appointed military counsel who remain within the chain of command, this civilian defense team owes undivided loyalty solely to the client.

Aggressive Defense Against Article 120 UCMJ and Serious Felonies

Military sexual assault accusations carry severe mandatory minimum penalties, including lengthy federal prison terms, dishonorable discharge, and lifetime sex offender registration. Service members urgently looking to hire a military criminal defense lawyer turn to the firm for its battle-tested cross-examination techniques and sophisticated forensic evidence analysis. The firm defends against all major military offenses, including:

• Court-martial defense for Article 120 UCMJ sexual assault, abusive sexual contact, and Article 120b allegations
• Violent crime defense involving assault, aggravated battery, robbery, and involuntary manslaughter under the UCMJ
• Military drug offenses, positive urinalysis results, distribution charges, and controlled substance allegations
• Theft and burglary defense involving larceny of military property and government fraud investigations
• Digital forensics, online sting defense, and contested computer evidence challenges
• War crimes, command investigations, and complex Article 32 preliminary hearings

Administrative Separation Boards and Career Protection

An administrative discharge with an Other Than Honorable characterization can forfeit VA healthcare benefits, strip GI Bill tuition support, and permanently hinder civilian employment. If you need a military defense attorney to protect your military career, Gonzalez & Waddington delivers vigorous advocacy before administrative panels:

• Administrative Separation Boards (ADSEP) for enlisted personnel across all service branches
• Boards of Inquiry (BOI) and elimination proceedings for commissioned military officers
• Comprehensive rebuttals to General Officer Memoranda of Reprimand (GOMOR) and letters of reprimand
• Article 15 Non-Judicial Punishment (NJP) counseling and defense strategy
• Security clearance revocations and defense against military criminal investigative organizations

Why Service Members Trust Gonzalez & Waddington

From installations across the United States to bases in Germany, Japan, and South Korea, military clients choose the firm for unmatched trial credentials:

• Distinguished Trial Experience: Michael Waddington is a Fellow of the American Board of Criminal Lawyers and has defended high-profile court-martial cases worldwide.
• Published Trial Authorities: Authors of bestselling trial advocacy books, including the Pattern Cross-Examination series for sexual assault and digital evidence.
• Global Availability: Maintaining 24/7 emergency response for active-duty personnel facing interrogation or sudden arrest.
• Bilingual Counsel: Full fluency in English and Spanish, ensuring clear communication throughout complex legal proceedings.
• Free Initial Consultations: Confidential case evaluations to help service members understand their rights before making statements to CID, NCIS, or OSI.