Florida Military Defense Lawyers

Elite Court-Martial & Administrative Separation Defense for Service Members Across Florida

Florida is home to some of the most active and strategically important military installations in the United States. With massive Air Force bases in the Panhandle, major Navy hubs in Jacksonville and Pensacola, a rapidly expanding Space Force presence on the east coast, and Coast Guard sectors protecting America’s most trafficked coastal waters, the Sunshine State is a frontline environment for military readiness — and military justice. When an allegation erupts in Florida, commands act quickly and aggressively. Careers are jeopardized fast. If you’re facing UCMJ charges, administrative separation, NJP, or a criminal investigation at any Florida installation, you need Gonzalez & Waddington — Florida’s premier military defense firm.

Led by former JAG officer Michael Waddington and powerhouse trial lawyer Alexandra Gonzalez-Waddington, our team defends service members throughout the entire state of Florida, including Miami, Jacksonville, Tampa, Pensacola, Fort Walton Beach, Panama City, Orlando, and the Space Coast. We bring decades of courtroom experience, global reach, and battle-tested strategies to fight for your career, freedom, and future.

Florida Military Installations We Serve

Our defense team represents Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen, Marines, Guardians, and Coast Guard personnel stationed at every major Florida military installation, including:

• Eglin Air Force Base – Fort Walton Beach / Destin region
• Hurlburt Field – Home of Air Force Special Operations Command (AFSOC)
• Tyndall Air Force Base – Panama City
• MacDill Air Force Base – Tampa (CENTCOM & SOCOM)
• Patrick Space Force Base – Cocoa Beach / Cape Canaveral
• Naval Air Station Pensacola – Aviation training epicenter
• Naval Station Mayport – Jacksonville
• NAS Jacksonville – Atlantic Fleet operations
• NAS Whiting Field – Aviation training command
• NSA Panama City – Diving & maritime operations
• NAS Key West – Tactical fighter training
• USCG Sector Miami – South Florida maritime operations
• USCG Air Station Clearwater – Tampa Bay region
• USCG Sector Jacksonville – Northeast Florida waters
• USCG Sector Key West – Caribbean & Gulf operations

Why Florida Service Members Need Immediate Legal Defense

Florida commands move quickly when allegations arise. Whether it’s misconduct in Pensacola, a domestic allegation in Tampa, a liberty incident in Miami, or a cyber offense at Patrick SFB, the government usually begins building its case long before the accused is notified. By the time you learn of the investigation, the odds are already stacked against you unless you hire an experienced military defense lawyer.

• OSI, CID, NCIS, CGIS, and Security Forces act immediately — often before the accused is aware
• Sexual assault and domestic allegations are aggressively pursued even with weak evidence
• Administrative separations move fast and can end careers without a criminal conviction
• NJP / Article 15 punishments in Florida can impact retirement, promotion, and deployability
• Florida bases are competitive — commands prefer to separate, not rehabilitate
• Your clearance, rank, and future federal employment are at risk

UCMJ Offenses We Defend Across Florida

Our firm defends all UCMJ offenses, including the most serious felony-level charges:

• Article 120 – Sexual assault, rape, abusive sexual contact
• Article 128b – Domestic violence
• Article 92 – Failure to obey lawful orders or regulations
• Article 112a – Drug use, possession, distribution
• Article 107 – False official statement
• Article 121 – Larceny or fraud offenses
• Article 86/87 – AWOL, missing movement, failure to report
• Article 134 – Fraternization, adultery, indecent conduct, general misconduct
• Article 118 – Murder or manslaughter (rare but high-stakes)

Administrative Separations & BOI Defense in Florida

From Eglin AFB to NAS Jacksonville, Florida commands aggressively use administrative tools to remove service members. These boards are often more dangerous than court-martials because the burden of proof is lower — but the career-ending consequences are just as devastating.

• Enlisted Administrative Separation Boards
• Officer Show Cause Boards
• Boards of Inquiry (BOI)
• QMP / QSP reviews
• NJP appeals
• LOA / LOC / LOR rebuttals

Cities in Florida Our Military Defense Lawyers Serve

• Miami Military Defense Lawyers
  
• Pensacola Military Defense Lawyers
• Jacksonville Military Defense Lawyers
• Tampa Military Defense Lawyers
• Fort Walton Beach Military Defense Lawyers
• Panama City Military Defense Lawyers
• St. Petersburg Military Defense Lawyers
• Fort Lauderdale Military Defense Lawyers
• Key West Military Defense Lawyers

How Gonzalez & Waddington Builds Your Defense

Florida’s bases operate at a high legal tempo. We match that intensity with a deep, battle-proven defense strategy:

• Break down and dismantle investigative files and reports
• Expose bias, inconsistent statements, and flawed accusations
• Use digital forensics, psychology, and expert testimony
• Develop character, performance, and rehabilitation evidence
• Prepare you for testimony under pressure
• Challenge command decisions, narrative framing, and unfair processes

Why Florida Service Members Choose Gonzalez & Waddington

• Led by former JAG Michael Waddington — one of America’s top military trial lawyers
• Alexandra Gonzalez-Waddington is a cross-examination and trial strategy powerhouse
• We wrote multiple best-selling books on UCMJ defense and cross-examination
• We defend service members worldwide, including Florida’s busiest commands
• We take fewer cases to deliver elite, high-intensity representation
• Trusted by SOF, pilots, intelligence personnel, ship crews, and officers

Pro Tips for Service Members in Florida Facing Charges or Separation

• Do NOT talk to OSI, CID, NCIS, CGIS, or SFS without a lawyer.
• Do NOT try to “clear things up” with your command.
• Save all text messages, emails, and digital evidence.
• Avoid discussing your case with coworkers, spouses, or leadership.
• Document timelines, events, and interactions that may help your case.
• Contact a civilian defense lawyer early — before things spiral.

Your Career, Freedom & Future Are at Risk — Take Action Now

If you’re stationed in Florida and under investigation, facing NJP, administrative separation, BOI, or court-martial charges, the time to act is now. The government is already preparing their case — you need elite civilian defense lawyers to protect your future.

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