MacDill Air Force Base Military Defense Lawyers – Florida UCMJ Attorneys

Elite Court-Martial & Administrative Separation Defense for Airmen at MacDill AFB

MacDill Air Force Base, located in Tampa, Florida, is one of the most strategically important installations in the United States military. As the home of U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM), U.S. Special Operations Command (SOCOM), the 6th Air Refueling Wing, and dozens of high-level joint units, MacDill is an epicenter of global operational planning, classified activity, and high-visibility missions. With such enormous responsibility, the command climate is strict — and when allegations arise, they are handled aggressively and swiftly.

At Gonzalez & Waddington, Attorneys at Law, we provide world-class legal defense to Airmen, Soldiers, Marines, Guardians, and Sailors stationed at MacDill AFB. Led by former JAG attorney Michael Waddington and strategist Alexandra Gonzalez-Waddington, our military defense team has represented service members worldwide in high-stakes UCMJ cases, administrative separations, NJPs, BOIs, and security clearance actions. When your career and freedom are on the line, this is the elite defense team you want in the fight.

Why Service Members at MacDill Need Immediate Legal Protection

Because MacDill houses CENTCOM and SOCOM, nearly every service member on base holds or interacts with sensitive information, critical missions, or classified systems. Allegations — even minor ones — can trigger immediate legal or administrative action. In Tampa’s fast-moving environment, investigations escalate rapidly, and careers can be destroyed before charges are even filed.

• OSI, CID, NCIS, CGIS, or local law enforcement may initiate investigations immediately
• Security clearance suspensions often occur before facts are established
• Sexual assault allegations are aggressively pursued even with weak evidence
• Domestic violence cases escalate quickly due to mandatory reporting and Tampa PD involvement
• Administrative separations are used heavily to eliminate potential “risk” personnel
• Commands often act based on perception, optics, or leadership pressure — not facts

UCMJ Offenses We Defend at MacDill Air Force Base

We represent MacDill service members facing all felony and misdemeanor-level UCMJ allegations, including:

• Article 120 – Sexual assault, rape, abusive sexual contact
• Article 128b – Domestic violence, assault, family disputes
• Article 112a – Drug use/possession (a major issue in Tampa nightlife areas)
• Article 92 – Failure to obey lawful orders, dereliction of duty
• Article 107 – False official statements
• Article 86 – AWOL, failure to report, missed duties
• Article 134 – Adultery, fraternization, indecent conduct
• Security violation allegations – mishandling classified material, spillage

Administrative Separation Boards & BOIs at MacDill

Because MacDill contains high-level joint commands, administrative actions occur frequently and often aggressively. Commanders move fast to separate personnel who are perceived as a risk to mission integrity or classified environments.

• Enlisted Administrative Separation Boards
• Officer Boards of Inquiry (BOI)
• Show Cause Boards
• Security Clearance Revocation Boards / Appeals
• LOA / LOC / LOR rebuttals (common in CENTCOM/SOCOM environments)
• Article 15 appeals

Why Administrative Actions Are Extremely Dangerous at MacDill AFB

MacDill commands are under constant national scrutiny. As a result, they often eliminate personnel quickly to avoid the appearance of tolerating any misconduct.

• High-ranking leadership (O-6 through O-10) influence is strong
• Security clearances are pulled early to “protect the mission”
• One allegation can end a decade-long SOF or intel career
• “Loss of trust and confidence” is used frequently to justify separation
• Commanders prefer administrative removal to court-martial because it’s faster

How Gonzalez & Waddington Defends MacDill Cases

We approach every MacDill case with a strategic, battle-tested defense plan tailored to the unique culture and structure of CENTCOM, SOCOM, and joint commands.

• Intense review of OSI/CID/NCIS investigative files
• Digital forensics: texts, metadata, emails, cloud logs, phone records
• Expert witnesses for forensics, psychology, toxicology, cyber, and trauma science
• Witness interviews to uncover inconsistencies or bias
• Command climate assessment to identify unlawful influence or rushed decisions
• Security clearance defense strategies for CAF and adjudication
• Preparation for high-pressure cross-examination, testimony, and interrogation
• High-impact mitigation packages highlighting operational value and mission-critical experience

Why Service Members Choose Gonzalez & Waddington at MacDill

• Former JAG Michael Waddington — one of the most respected military trial lawyers in the world
• Alexandra Gonzalez-Waddington — elite cross-examiner & litigation strategist
• Experience defending CENTCOM, SOCOM, JSOC, intel, and high-clearance personnel
• Authors of best-selling books on military cross-examination and trial strategy
• We take fewer cases to deliver maximum firepower and focus
• Our team is known for dismantling weak investigations and exposing flawed command actions

Pro Tips for MacDill Airmen, Soldiers & Sailors

• Never speak to OSI/CID/NCIS without an attorney present.
• Preserve all messages and evidence — screenshots, texts, timestamps, photos.
• Do not discuss your case with coworkers or supervisors; they often become witnesses.
• Document timelines while details are fresh.
• Avoid social media posts during any investigation.
• Hire civilian counsel early. Early intervention is often the difference between career-saving and career-ending outcomes.

Your Clearance, Rank & Freedom Are at Risk — Act Immediately

If you’re stationed at MacDill Air Force Base and are facing UCMJ charges, Article 15 punishment, administrative separation, BOI, or a security clearance suspension, you cannot afford to wait. MacDill is one of the strictest bases in America — and the government is already building its case.

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