Gonzalez & Waddington – Elite Court-Martial & Military Defense Attorneys
Gonzalez & Waddington – Elite Court-Martial & Military Defense Attorneys
Serving in the US Navy? Facing a court-martial, UCMJ action, Administrative Separation Board, or other Adverse Administrative Action? Call our experienced civilian Navy military defense lawyers at 1-800-921-8607 for a free consultation.
“Our military defense lawyers are among the most experienced and hard-hitting in the world. With an unparalleled track record, we provide aggressive, strategic defense tailored to each client’s unique situation. Trust us to fight relentlessly for your rights and deliver the best possible outcome.” (Michael Waddington, Military Defense Lawyer)
Gonzalez & Waddington, Attorneys at Law, is one of the world’s most trusted and experienced military defense firms. We aggressively defend U.S. Navy personnel—including enlisted sailors and officers—who are under investigation or facing court-martial, NJP (Captain’s Mast), administrative separation, or any other UCMJ-related action. Whether stationed ashore or at sea, our firm provides skilled, independent legal representation that protects your rights and career.
Our founding attorneys, Michael Waddington and Alexandra Gonzalez-Waddington, are two of the most experienced and highly respected Navy military defense lawyers in the world. With decades of courtroom experience, they have represented sailors and officers in serious cases involving sexual assault, war crimes, computer offenses, and misconduct both stateside and overseas. Their clients include personnel stationed aboard aircraft carriers, submarines, destroyers, and Navy installations around the globe.
If you’re a sailor or officer under investigation or facing UCMJ action, contact Gonzalez & Waddington immediately. We deliver aggressive and strategic military defense backed by real courtroom victories.
Michael Waddington and Alexandra Gonzalez-Waddington are among the most experienced civilian military defense attorneys representing U.S. Navy service members. Their firm, Gonzalez & Waddington, has defended clients in court-martials and UCMJ actions onboard ships and at naval bases around the world. They are known for their trial expertise, aggressive defense strategy, and history of high-stakes case victories.
Yes. We defend sailors and officers stationed around the world, including in Japan, Spain, Italy, Guam, and Bahrain. We also represent Navy clients serving aboard ships and submarines. Our attorneys travel globally to fight for our clients in courts-martial and administrative hearings.
We handle court-martials, NJP/Article 15 (Captain’s Mast), Article 120 sexual assault allegations, fraternization, domestic violence, false official statements, drug offenses, and computer crimes. We also fight administrative separations, Boards of Inquiry (BOIs), and security clearance issues.
If you’re under investigation by NCIS, do not speak to investigators without first contacting a civilian military defense lawyer. NCIS agents often presume guilt and build their cases around your own words. We routinely help Navy clients stop charges before they’re filed or build winning defenses if they are.
Civilian defense lawyers like Gonzalez & Waddington operate independently of the military chain of command and can aggressively challenge unlawful command influence, flawed investigations, and biased legal proceedings. We have decades of courtroom experience and a singular mission: to defend your rights and protect your future.
Civilian military defense lawyers play a crucial role in safeguarding the rights of US Navy personnel facing legal trouble. These attorneys specialize in military law and the Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ), possessing the knowledge and experience to navigate the intricacies of the military justice system.
They can handle a wide range of cases, including:
Regardless of the nature of the case, civilian military defense lawyers are committed to upholding the rights of Navy service members and ensuring they receive fair and just treatment within the military justice system.