Hurlburt Field Military Defense Lawyers – Florida UCMJ Attorneys

Elite Court-Martial & Administrative Separation Defense for Airmen at Hurlburt Field

Hurlburt Field, located in the Fort Walton Beach–Mary Esther region of Florida, is the headquarters of Air Force Special Operations Command (AFSOC), the 1st Special Operations Wing, and multiple elite units responsible for global direct action, intelligence, airborne precision, and classified missions. Special operators stationed at Hurlburt carry more responsibility, more training pressure, and more legal exposure than almost anywhere else in the Air Force. When allegations arise at Hurlburt, commands move aggressively — and careers can be destroyed overnight.

That is why Airmen and operators under investigation turn to Gonzalez & Waddington, Attorneys at Law, one of the nation’s most experienced military defense firms. Led by former JAG officer Michael Waddington and high-impact litigator Alexandra Gonzalez-Waddington, our team represents Airmen, SOF personnel, and classified-duty members facing UCMJ charges, Article 15s, separations, BOIs, and OSI interrogations with unmatched intensity and precision.

Why Hurlburt Field Service Members Need Immediate Legal Defense

AFSOC units operate under extreme scrutiny. Commands must maintain operational integrity, readiness, and discipline — and when allegations surface, they often assume guilt first. Even the slightest misconduct claim can derail TS/SCI clearances, flight qualifications, operational billets, deployments, and long-term career progression.

• OSI conducts surveillance, interviews, and digital evidence collection immediately
• Special operators face more severe consequences due to mission sensitivity
• Domestic, alcohol, or liberty incidents in Fort Walton Beach or Destin escalate fast
• Single allegations often cause immediate security clearance suspension
• Commands move quickly toward separation without waiting for full facts
• Airmen are frequently targeted based on rumor, hearsay, or team friction

UCMJ Violations We Defend at Hurlburt Field

We defend all serious UCMJ offenses, including those that disproportionately affect SOF and operational communities:

• Article 120 – Sexual assault, abusive sexual contact, indecent conduct
• Article 128b – Domestic violence, alleged assault, relationship disputes
• Article 112a – Drug use or possession (common off-base issue)
• Article 92 – Failure to obey lawful order or regulation
• Article 107 – False official statements or interview inconsistencies
• Article 86 – AWOL, failure to report
• Article 134 – Fraternization, adultery, general misconduct
• Classified mishandling / security violations
• Operational misconduct allegations

Administrative Separations & BOIs at Hurlburt Field

Due to the elite nature of AFSOC, administrative separations at Hurlburt happen fast and aggressively. Commands often move for removal long before investigations conclude — especially when they fear a potential impact on operations or unit cohesion.

• Enlisted Administrative Separation Boards
• Officer Boards of Inquiry (BOI)
• Show Cause Boards
• Security clearance suspension & revocation defense
• Article 15 appeals / rebuttals
• LOA/LOC/LOR rebuttals

Why Administrative Actions Are Especially Dangerous at Hurlburt

Elite units often eliminate members quickly rather than risk operational disruption. This results in more separations, harsher penalties, and faster processing than at conventional bases.

• Loss of clearance leads to instant non-deployability
• “Loss of confidence” justifications are common
• One allegation can wipe out a decade of training and operational experience
• Chain of command often uses administrative boards as “preemptive removal tools”
• Operational and classified roles increase command sensitivity

How Gonzalez & Waddington Defends Hurlburt Field Cases

We build a complete, aggressive, and strategic defense plan customized to the mission-driven culture of AFSOC and Hurlburt Field.

• Dissect OSI reports and identify flawed interviews or coercive tactics
• Analyze digital evidence (texts, metadata, apps, cloud records)
• Expose unreliable witnesses, jealousy, revenge motives, or team dynamics
• Use expert witnesses in digital forensics, psychology, trauma, or intoxication science
• Develop high-impact mitigation packages with awards, deployments, and operational performance
• Challenge command narratives and biased assumptions
• Prepare for boardroom or courtroom cross-examination with advanced training scenarios
• Reinforce your operational value to counter “risk-to-mission” claims

Why AFSOC Members Choose Gonzalez & Waddington

• Former JAG Michael Waddington — one of America’s leading military trial lawyers
• Alexandra Gonzalez-Waddington — expert strategist & elite cross-examiner
• Experience defending SOF, intel, cyber, and high-clearance personnel worldwide
• Authors of best-selling books on cross-examination & military trial warfare
• We take fewer clients to deliver high-intensity, top-tier defense
• Commands take cases seriously when our firm appears

Pro Tips for Airmen Under Investigation at Hurlburt

• Never speak to OSI voluntarily. Even innocent Airmen get charged.
• Do not discuss your case with teammates or leadership.
• Save all evidence — texts, photos, digital logs.
• Document events immediately while memories are fresh.
• Avoid discussing Liberty incidents with anyone — especially those involved.
• Hire civilian counsel early. Early intervention often changes everything.

Your Clearance, Freedom & Future Are at Risk — Act Now

If you’re stationed at Hurlburt Field and facing UCMJ charges, administrative separation, Article 15 punishment, or an OSI investigation, time is your enemy. The government has already started building its case. You need aggressive, experienced military defense lawyers immediately.

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