Landstuhl Military Defense Lawyers | Army & Air Force Defense Attorneys in Germany
Gonzalez & Waddington, Attorneys at Law are internationally recognized military defense lawyers and UCMJ law experts defending U.S. service members stationed in Germany and Europe — including those associated with Landstuhl Regional Medical Center (LRMC), Ramstein Air Base, Kaiserslautern, Baumholder, Vilseck, Sembach, and other NATO/U.S. sites. Whether you’re in the Army, Air Force, or cross-command assignment, if you face a court-martial, Article 15/NJP, separation board, Board of Inquiry (BOI), or security clearance action, your rights, retirement, and future are at risk.
Deployments in Germany involve additional legal complexity—SOFA agreements, host-nation coordination, and cross-command oversight. You need legal counsel who understands German U.S. jurisdiction, command pressure in forward-deployed settings, and how to defend you under these constraints. Our team has handled hundreds of courts-martial and administrative defense cases across Europe and around the world with success.
Why Choose Gonzalez & Waddington for Germany UCMJ Defense?
- ✅ Decades of global military defense experience—defending service members in Germany, Korea, Japan, the Middle East, and the U.S.
- ✅ Deep understanding of SOFA, NATO, and host-nation legal overlay affecting military justice abroad.
- ✅ Skilled in challenging investigative overreach, jurisdictional disputes, and command bias overseas.
- ✅ Authors and educators in military trial strategy, cross-examination, and UCMJ law.
- ✅ Independent civilian counsel — your advocate, not influenced by command.
Our Areas of Defense in Germany
- General & Special Courts-Martial under U.S. jurisdiction
- Article 15 / NJP, adverse administrative actions, reprimands, and counseling
- Administrative Separation Boards & Officer Boards of Inquiry (BOI)
- Command investigations (AR 15-6, JAGMAN), IG inquiries, and cross-command coordination
- Security clearance reviews, PRP/SCI/SAP access defenses, and clearance revocation proceedings
- Pre-trial motions, discovery, evidentiary challenges, expert testimony, and appeals
Key UCMJ Offenses We Defend
- Article 120 / 120b / 120c – Sexual assault, child misconduct, and indecent acts
- Article 112a – Drug offenses (possession, use, distribution)
- Article 128b / 128 – Assault, domestic violence, battery
- Article 92 – Disobeying lawful orders, dereliction of duty
- Article 107 – False official statements, fraud, forgery
- Articles 133 & 134 – Conduct unbecoming, general misconduct, fraternization, obstruction
Every deployment and base is different; overseas assignments come with added challenges. If you’re facing legal jeopardy while stationed in Germany or Europe, contact Gonzalez & Waddington immediately. Early involvement gives you the best chance of control, preservation, and defense.
Landstuhl / Germany Military Defense – Frequently Asked Questions
Which U.S. bases in Germany do you handle cases for?
We represent service members at Landstuhl (LRMC), Ramstein AB, Kaiserslautern, Baumholder, Vilseck, Sembach, Hohenfels, Grafenwöhr, and other U.S./NATO-supported locations under SOFA jurisdiction.
Do you represent both Army and Air Force personnel in Germany?
Yes. We represent Soldiers, Airmen, officers, warrant officers, and enlisted personnel in all branches stationed in Germany or serving in EUCOM commands. We defend both joint and single-service cases.
How do SOFA and jurisdictional issues affect my case?
SOFA (Status of Forces Agreement) defines the legal rights of U.S. personnel overseas and the interplay with host-nation authority. In Germany, U.S. service members are generally retained under U.S. jurisdiction for UCMJ offenses. However, investigations often involve coordination with German authorities. Our firm understands how to defend against jurisdictional challenges and command influence in that context.
Will you travel to Germany for my court or hearing?
Yes. We routinely travel to Germany and EUCOM locations for court-martials, separation boards, BOIs, and command investigations. We also coordinate remote defenses for initial strategy and document review where needed.
When should I contact a military defense lawyer overseas?
Immediately upon learning of any investigation, inquiry, or indication of disciplinary action. The more time you give your counsel, the more options you preserve—evidence collection, witness interviews, and mitigation planning are all stronger early.
Why hire Gonzalez & Waddington instead of local or JAG counsel abroad?
Unlike JAG or local military counsel, we work for you independently. Our global trial experience, deep understanding of UCMJ and SOFA dynamics, and reputation for winning complex overseas cases give you a defense edge that many can’t match.
