Patrick Space Force Base Military Defense Lawyers – Florida UCMJ Attorneys

Elite Court-Martial & Administrative Separation Defense for Guardians at Patrick Space Force Base

Patrick Space Force Base, located along Florida’s Space Coast between Cocoa Beach and Satellite Beach, is one of the newest and most strategically vital bases in the United States military. As the home of Space Launch Delta 45, the 45th Operations Group, space launch support units, cyber and intelligence elements, and mission-critical coordination with NASA, SpaceX, and national defense operations, Patrick SFB is under constant national scrutiny. With such high stakes, Guardians and Airmen stationed at Patrick operate in a zero-failure environment — one where even minor allegations can rapidly escalate into UCMJ action, administrative separation, or court-martial referral.

At Gonzalez & Waddington, Attorneys at Law, we provide world-class legal defense to Guardians, Airmen, Soldiers, Sailors, and Marines facing the full force of military justice at Patrick Space Force Base. Led by former JAG officer Michael Waddington and litigation strategist Alexandra Gonzalez-Waddington, our firm has built a reputation as one of the most aggressive and respected military defense teams in the country — trusted by service members involved in intelligence, cyber, aerospace, space operations, and high-clearance environments.

Why Patrick SFB Guardians Need Immediate Legal Representation

Patrick SFB is a specialized environment where most personnel hold critical clearances, access to classified material, and roles tied directly to national security. When allegations surface at Patrick — whether on-duty or off-duty — commands are pressured to respond quickly. Careers can be destroyed before the facts are fully understood.

• OSI and SFS act immediately in cases involving security or misconduct
• Sexual assault, domestic, or relationship-based allegations are pursued aggressively
• Cyber, classified, and security-related allegations often lead to instant suspension
• Administrative separations are pushed for even minor incidents
• Ties to NASA/SpaceX mean public relations concerns influence command decisions
• A single allegation can end a Top Secret/SAP clearance on the spot

UCMJ Offenses We Defend at Patrick Space Force Base

We defend Guardians and Airmen against the most serious UCMJ allegations, including:

• Article 120 – Sexual assault, rape, abusive sexual contact
• Article 128b – Domestic violence
• Article 92 – Failure to obey orders (cyber, OPSEC, classified handling)
• Article 112a – Drug use or possession
• Article 107 – False official statements
• Article 86 – AWOL, failure to report
• Article 134 – Fraternization, indecent conduct, adultery, general misconduct
• Clearance-based infractions – Mishandling classified, unauthorized disclosure

Administrative Separation Boards & BOIs at Patrick SFB

Administrative actions are now one of the Space Force’s primary tools for eliminating personnel seen as “high risk” or “not mission compatible.” These boards are particularly dangerous because the burden of proof is low but the consequences are permanent.

• Enlisted Administrative Separation Boards
• Officer Show Cause Boards
• Boards of Inquiry (BOI) for officers
• LOA/LOC/LOR rebuttals
• Security Clearance Suspension & Revocation Defense
• Article 15 / NJP appeals

Why Administrative Actions Are More Aggressive at Patrick SFB

Because Patrick SFB personnel interface with space operations, missile defense, satellites, cyber operations, and private aerospace companies, the command climate is among the strictest in the U.S. military.

• Clearance concerns drive rapid administrative separation
• “Loss of trust and confidence” is used frequently as justification
• Even minor off-duty behavior can result in elimination actions
• Political and public-relations pressures from national space programs influence decisions
• Units often collaborate with SSC, Delta commands, and intelligence components

How Gonzalez & Waddington Builds Your Defense

We deploy a layered, aggressive, and strategic defense for Guardians and Airmen facing charges at Patrick:

• Extensive analysis of OSI reports and investigative files
• Digital forensics review — texts, metadata, communications, phone records
• Exposure of contradictions, bias, and false allegations
• Expert witnesses in cyber, forensic psychology, toxicology, and human behavior
• Development of character statements, performance history, and mission value evidence
• High-impact cross-examination preparation
• Command climate analysis — neutralizing leadership bias and narrative control
• Security clearance defense (CAF & adjudication strategies)

Why Guardians Choose Gonzalez & Waddington

Our firm is one of the most trusted military defense teams in the world.

• Michael Waddington: Former JAG, globally recognized trial lawyer, author of books on military defense
• Alexandra Gonzalez-Waddington: Elite cross-examiner and courtroom strategist
• Decades of experience defending military clients across the U.S. and overseas
• Deep experience defending high-clearance personnel in intelligence and cyber communities
• We only accept a limited number of cases for maximum impact
• We fight aggressively — not to negotiate, but to win

Pro Tips for Guardians Under Investigation at Patrick SFB

• NEVER talk to OSI or SFS voluntarily. You cannot talk your way out — only deeper in.
• Do not discuss your case with coworkers or supervisors. Anyone can become a witness.
• Preserve evidence: texts, digital logs, timestamps, emails, photos.
• Document timelines and events as soon as possible.
• Do not attempt to “clear the air” with your chain of command.
• Hire civilian counsel early. Early intervention often determines whether charges proceed.

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

If you’re stationed at Patrick Space Force Base and facing UCMJ charges, administrative separation, an Article 15, a BOI, or a security clearance investigation, do not wait. The government is already building a case against you. You need a defense team with the experience, authority, and skill to fight back aggressively.

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