NAS Jacksonville Military Defense Lawyers – Florida UCMJ Attorneys

Elite Court-Martial & Administrative Separation Defense for Sailors at NAS Jacksonville

Naval Air Station Jacksonville (NAS Jax) is the East Coast’s premier naval aviation hub and one of the most strategically important installations in the United States. Home to Patrol and Reconnaissance Wing ELEVEN, P-8 Poseidon squadrons, HSM and VP units, Fleet Readiness Center Southeast, and joint operations with NATO allies, NAS Jacksonville maintains some of the highest operational and disciplinary standards in the Navy. When allegations arise at NAS Jax—whether on duty, off duty, online, or during liberty in Jacksonville—the command acts quickly. Careers can be destroyed before the truth is even known.

Gonzalez & Waddington, Attorneys at Law represents Sailors and officers at NAS Jacksonville in high-stakes UCMJ cases, Article 15/NJP actions, administrative separation boards, BOIs, and command investigations. Led by former JAG Michael Waddington and elite trial litigator Alexandra Gonzalez-Waddington, our firm is widely regarded as one of the most experienced and aggressive military defense teams in the country.

Why Sailors at NAS Jacksonville Need Immediate Legal Protection

NAS Jax is a major fleet concentration area. With aircraft, pilots, maintainers, foreign partners, and complex operations, the command environment is strict and unforgiving. Even minor allegations can escalate to criminal investigations or administrative removal. Once the process begins, the government is already steps ahead.

• NCIS begins gathering evidence immediately — interviews, digital forensics, surveillance
• Alcohol and liberty incidents in Jacksonville Beach frequently trigger misconduct investigations
• Sexual assault allegations are aggressively pursued with or without corroboration
• Domestic disputes rapidly escalate with JSO and NCIS involvement
• Administrative separations occur quickly to remove “high-risk” personnel
• Negative evals, Page 13 entries, and loss of trust & confidence can end a career overnight

UCMJ Violations We Defend at NAS Jacksonville

Our defense team handles every type of UCMJ allegation, from minor misconduct to felony-level charges:

• Article 120 — Sexual assault, rape, abusive sexual contact
• Article 128b — Domestic violence
• Article 92 — Failure to obey lawful order or regulation
• Article 112a — Drug use, possession, distribution
• Article 107 — False official statement
• Article 86 — AWOL or failure to report
• Article 134 — Fraternization, adultery, indecent behavior
• Aviation-specific allegations — safety violations, professional misconduct, crew conflicts

Administrative Separation Boards & BOIs at NAS Jacksonville

NAS Jacksonville uses administrative separations and BOIs aggressively, especially for Sailors in aviation and maintenance roles. These boards move fast, use a lower burden of proof than criminal trials, and can end your military career permanently.

• Enlisted Administrative Separation Boards
• Officer Boards of Inquiry (BOI)
• Show Cause Boards
• Page 13 rebuttals
• NJP/Captain’s Mast appeals
• Security clearance defense

Why Administrative Actions Are Especially Aggressive at NAS Jax

NAS Jacksonville leadership often prioritizes readiness, operational efficiency, and public image. This climate results in rapid disciplinary action, even when facts are unclear.

• One allegation can delay flight qualifications or result in grounding
• Perceived “loss of confidence” often leads to immediate removal from billets
• Major commands coordinate discipline across Mayport, Jax, & Pensacola
• Student aviators, maintainers, and junior enlisted face stricter oversight

How Gonzalez & Waddington Builds Your Defense

We construct a powerful defense strategy tailored to the culture and operational demands of NAS Jacksonville.

• Review and dismantle NCIS investigative files
• Identify flaws, contradictions, or witness bias
• Analyze digital evidence (texts, GPS, apps, cloud data, phone records)
• Interview witnesses and uncover overlooked exculpatory information
• Retain expert witnesses (digital forensics, psychology, toxicology)
• Build comprehensive retention or mitigation packets
• Prepare clients for testimony using trial-level training
• Develop alternative narratives to counter command assumptions

Why Sailors Choose Gonzalez & Waddington at NAS Jacksonville

• Michael Waddington — former JAG, bestselling author, and global military trial lawyer
• Alexandra Gonzalez-Waddington — elite cross-examiner and trial strategist
• Experience defending high-level aviation, maintenance, and fleet personnel
• Deep understanding of NCIS tactics and local command culture
• We take a limited number of cases for maximum focus
• Our presence often forces commands to reconsider weak cases

Pro Tips for Sailors Under Investigation at NAS Jax

• Never speak to NCIS voluntarily. Innocent Sailors get charged every year.
• Save all texts, screenshots, and digital evidence.
• Avoid discussing the case with shipmates or supervisors.
• Do NOT confront the accuser. It always backfires.
• Document events immediately while memory is fresh.
• Hire civilian counsel early — timing is everything.

Your Rank, Wings & Future Are on the Line — Act Now

If you’re stationed at NAS Jacksonville and are facing UCMJ charges, an administrative separation, an Article 15, a BOI, or any NCIS investigation, you cannot wait. The command is already shaping their case. You need an elite civilian defense team fighting back immediately.

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